Bachelor of Engineering - Dean's Scholars Program

Overview

• Graduates are sought after by industry as the potential future leaders in engineering.
• Opportunities for valuable industry exposure, international exchange programs and mentoring.
• Program sponsored by major engineering companies such as Bechtel, Boeing, Brisbane Airport Corporation, John Holland Group, Laing O’Rourke, Queensland Resources Council, Robert Bird Group,

QTAC course code	412052
QUT course code	EN40
Attendance	Full-time
Course duration	4 years full-time
Start month	2013 February Note: Fixed closing date: The online questionnaire must be submitted by 16 November 2012
Deferment	You can't defer your offer in this course. You must start in the semester you apply for.
Delivery	On campus Gardens Point
Faculty	Science and Engineering Faculty
Course contact	Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions: Email: askqut@qut.edu.au Telephone: +61 7 3138 2000
CRICOS code	056529D
Careers	Aerospace Avionics Engineer Bioengineer Biomechanical Engineer Biomedical Engineer Civil Engineer Computer Systems Engineer Construction Manager Data Communications Specialist Electrical and Computer Engineer Electrical Engineer Engineer Environmental Engineer Manager Mechanical Engineer Medical Engineer Project Manager Rehabilitation Engineer Software Engineer Systems Analyst Systems Manager Systems Programmer

Details

About this program

Dean’s Scholars are highly sought after by industry as the potential future leaders in engineering.

The Dean’s Scholars Program provides an enriched course of study for current Year 12 students (or those returning from a gap year) who obtain a high level of achievement in their studies. The Dean’s Scholars Program is the only scholarship and development program of its kind in Queensland, offering outstanding students a scholarship to complete studies in engineering, opportunities to access valuable industry exposure, international exchange programs, and mentoring.

The Program is designed for Australian and international students with an OP 1 or 2 (or equivalent) with outstanding academic ability, leadership potential and active involvement in their school and local community.

If you are accepted into the Dean’s Scholars Program, your scholarship will give you a real head start. Opportunities include:

• company site visits with major industry players, which give you the opportunity to experience high-level engineering management and environments
• an annual leadership dinner
• industry and professional association networking events
• access to leadership and professional development opportunities
• registration for senior academic, peer and industry mentoring
• early access to leading research in your field.

You'll also receive up to $6,000 per year for the full-time duration of your undergraduate degree.

You'll be encouraged to participate in an exchange program as part of your scholarship experience.

Some of the Dean’s Scholars industry sponsors include:

• Bechtel
• Boeing
• Brisbane Airport Corporation
• Farallon Capital
• John Holland Group
• Laing O’Rourke
• Queensland Resources Council
• Robert Bird Group.

Lifetime networking opportunities

Built Environment and Engineering Dean’s Scholars (BEEDS) is a networking and professional development group open to past and present Dean’s Scholars, industry partners and professional staff.

Professional recognition

You will qualify for professional accreditation and employment in the field relevant to the specialisations chosen.

Units

Work Integrated Learning unit

Bachelor of Engineering students are required to complete at least 60 days of industrial experience in an engineering environment approved by the course coordinator as part of the Work Integrated Learning unit.

Entry requirements

2013 questionnaires have closed

Questionnaires for the 2013 intake were due to completed on the 16 November 2012 and are now closed. If  you had not submitted the questionnaire and you are considering applying to study in 2014 we recommend you read the following information as a guide only as it details requirements for entry in 2013 and these may change prior to the 2014 intake. You may also wish to consider applying for the standard entry program for 2013 entry.

Prerequisites

1. Must be a current Year 12 student or a student returning from a gap year who completed their Year 12 education in Australia.
2. Successful questionnaire

Additional entry requirements

In addition to applying through QTAC and you must also submit the online Science and Engineering Dean's Scholars questionnaire by the closing date.

Please note submitting the questionnaire with QUT is separate and in addition to listing the course as a preference with QTAC. To successfully apply for entry into this course you are required to do both.

Closing date

Submit the online questionnaire with QUT by Friday, 16 November 2012.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

What you receive

The Dean's Scholars program provides a pathway to leadership in your chosen field.

Opportunities include:

• company site visits with major industry players
• an annual leadership dinner
• industry and professional association networking events
• access to leadership and professional development opportunities
• registration for senior academic, peer and industry mentoring
• early access to leading research in your field.

You'll also receive up to $6,000 per year for the full-time duration of your undergraduate degree.

You'll be encouraged to participate in an exchange program from your third year of study as part of your scholarship experience.

Conditions

To keep your place in the Dean's Scholars program, you must:

• maintain enrolment full-time in the eligible undergraduate course
• graduate from the: within 4 years of starting, except where you've taken a leave of absence approved by the Assistant Dean, or there are other extenuating circumstances
• maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 6.0 each semester
• meet the requirements of program completion (for example work experience and work integrated learning)
• pay any costs associated with your program that aren't covered by the scholarship, including additional and repeated units
• demonstrate adequate participation in extracurricular elements of the program.

You can:

• apply to change your course structure under exceptional circumstances. You must apply through your academic mentor or course coordinator, and receive prior written approval from the Assistant Dean International and Engagement.
• apply for other scholarships and bursaries, including ones associated with travel, as long as you're allowed to under the conditions of the other scholarship and under our Industry sponsored student scholarships policy.

HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.

Find out if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

These scholarships are available for this course:

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You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments