Funding & benefits
“$10,000 p.a.”
Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
Add reminder to calendar Enrolment status Current UQ student Student type Domestic Study level Undergraduate, Honours Study area Computer science and IT, Engineering, Science and mathematics Scholarship focus Financial hardship Scholarship value $10,000 p.a. Scholarship duration 2 years Number awarded 1 Applications open 15 January 2027 Applications close 7 March 2027 This scholarship is part of the Rio Tinto Excellence Scholarships Scheme.
Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
At a glance
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- are enrolled full-time in an approved program (see list below)
- have completed at least 14 units but no more than 34 in an approved program
- do not hold another scholarship that the Associate Dean Engineering or Associate Dean Science considers to be similar.
- Bachelor of Information Technology or associated dual program
- Bachelor of Computer Science or associated dual program
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Master in Engineering or associated dual program in: Mechatronic Engineering; or Software Engineering.
- Mechatronic Engineering; or
- Software Engineering.
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) or associated dual programs with a major in Computer Science or Mathematics
- Bachelor of Mathematics or associated dual programs.
- You're eligible if you:
- Approved Program:
- Domestic students only (student type: Domestic, as classified by the awarding institution).
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Master in Engineering or associated dual program in: Mechatronic Engineering
- or Software Engineering.
- Mechatronic Engineering
Selection criteria
- demonstrated financial hardship
- personal and leadership qualities
- potential to succeed in the engineering, computer and/or science profession
- any other matter that the selection committee considers to be relevant.
- participated in Leaders@EAIT
- are past recipients of a Rio Tinto Scholarship
- are past participants in a Rio Tinto Internship.
- We'll consider:
- Preference may be given to applicants who:
Should you apply?
It suits Undergraduate applicants. On nationality, the record states: Domestic students only (student type: Domestic, as classified by the awarding institution). The closing date is 126 days away, so there is time to prepare a considered application.
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Undergraduate.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: Domestic students only (student type: Domestic, as classified by the awarding institution)..
- Study destination: Australia.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
- Apply using the online application form.
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the value of Rio Tinto Excellence Scholarship - Future Leader?
University of Queensland states: "$10,000 p.a."
Which nationalities are eligible?
The eligibility record states: Domestic students only (student type: Domestic, as classified by the awarding institution).
Is this for Master's, PhD or postdoctoral applicants?
It is for Undergraduate level applicants at University of Queensland in Australia.
What is the closing date for Rio Tinto Excellence Scholarship - Future Leader?
Applications close on 7 Mar 2027. That is 126 days from now.
When do applications open?
Applications open on 15 January 2027.
How many awards are made?
1.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Queensland's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 31 Oct 2026 · Verified 8 h ago
Timeline context
- Closes in 126 days (Sunday 7 March 2027).
About University of Queensland
University of Queensland is based in Australia and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.