Skip to content

Bert and Vera Thiess Scholarship

In 2026, UniSQ will offer one Bert & Vera Thiess Scholarship to support a student continuing their studies in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering).

The Bert & Vera Thiess Foundation was established to honour the life and legacy of Bert & Vera Thiess, whose vision, determination and generosity helped shape Australia’s civil construction landscape. Bert Thiess, a pioneering engineer and entrepreneur, led major infrastructure projects across the country, supported always by Vera’s shared commitment to giving back. 

With strong ties to the Darling Downs, the Foundation recognises the importance of supporting regional education and fostering local talent to build Australia’s future – just as Bert and Vera did during their lifetimes.

Value
The scholarship will have a maximum value of $12 000 to be paid over three years.

Applicants must:

  • be a domestic student currently residing in Australia
  • be continuing their studies full-time at UniSQ in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering) in Trimester 1 2026
  • have, as at the release of results for Trimester 3 2025:
    • a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 13 study units completed and credited towards their current program
    • a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 4.0
  • have an income at or below the financial threshold limits.

For further details, please view the Scholarship Award Conditions.

Applicants must:

  • address each personal statement question below (250 words maximum per question):
    • how have your academic experiences shaped your approach to learning, and how will you apply this to your remaining studies? Examples are encouraged.
    • describe your career goals within your chosen field, and the impact that you hope to make as a professional.
  • provide evidence of your current financial circumstances.

*Applicants will also be assessed on academic achievement.

Please Note: If an applicant holds other UniSQ awarded scholarships, this may be taken into consideration in selection. There are some scholarships that cannot be held together. 

Application must be made via the UniSQ Scholarships Online Application Management System.

If you require assistance in completing your application please download the Scholarship Online Application Manual.
Monday 19 January 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST)

University of Southern Queensland
Phone:  1800 269 500
Email:  study@unisq.edu.au

All UniSQ Scholarships are administered in accordance with the UniSQ Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes Policy.

UniSQ reserves the right to alter the conditions of the scholarship/bursary based upon exceptional circumstances. UniSQ reserves the right to not award the scholarship/bursary in a given year.