Keen to kickstart your future? Check out engineering and IT scholarships at UTS
Come along to the UTS Open Day on 30 August to discover the huge range of engineering and IT scholarships and programs that could support your university journey.
You can chat with current students, explore the UTS campus or take a guided tour, and get inspired by all the course options on offer.
Put these key engineering and IT scholarship dates in your calendar
UTS offers loads of programs and scholarships. Interested? Start preparing your engineering and IT scholarship applications now and knock it out of the park when these key dates roll around:
- Women in Engineering and IT Co-op and Faculty Scholarships Open from 2 June to 7 September 2025.
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) Program: Open from 2 June to 7 September 2025
- Industry Degree Academy (IDeA) Cadetship Open from 2 June to 14 September 2025.
Can’t wait for Open Day? Hear Sophie’s story right now
Sophie Vo is a fourth year UTS student and a recipient of the WiEIT Faculty Scholarship. Thanks to the strong industry focus at UTS, Sophie’s already working as a hydraulics and water specialist engineer on projects across NSW.
When Sophie finished high school, she wanted a career that would combine technical STEM skills with making a meaningful impact.
“Engineering felt like the perfect choice, offering the opportunity to solve complex problems and contribute to building a better, more sustainable future,” Sophie says. She enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) majoring in mechanical engineering at UTS and hasn’t looked back.
Perfect blend of theory and practical skills
Sophie says studying mechanical engineering at UTS has provided the perfect blend of theory and practical skills, from 3D modelling and welding to designing and building complex systems.
“I’ve applied these abilities to create projects like a robot, catapult, heart rate monitor system, satellite louver, and electric boat motor,” she explains. “The broad scope of my degree has not only equipped me for diverse challenges but also offered room for specialisation in my specific passion.”
Sophie has already worked on projects everywhere from Sydney Airport to schools across NSW. She’s currently undertaking a dual internship at NDY and Sydney Water. Her roles revolve around water and sanitation, ensuring clients and communities have safe access to drinking water as well as compliant drainage systems.
Sophie says one of the advantages of studying at UTS is their practical, hands-on approach.
“I also studied the Diploma of Professional Practice, which gave me real world industry experience as an engineer. Through this placement, I discovered my love for water engineering!”
Clubs, competitions and extracurriculars
Sophie encourages anyone considering studying STEM at UTS to take up every opportunity, and get involved in clubs, competitions and extracurriculars.
“These experiences will help you explore different areas of STEM, build your skills, and connect with like-minded people.”
As for the future? Sophie’s dream job is to open her own engineering firm. She wants to lead innovative projects that make a real difference in communities. “I want to create a space where creativity, sustainability, and collaboration drive solutions to some of the world’s toughest challenges.”
Women in Engineering and IT scholarships at UTS
Did you know that UTS is home to Australia’s longest running Women in Engineering and IT (WiEIT) program? Find out more about WiEIT opportunities and scholarships.
You can read more about UTS Engineering and IT degrees and the career paths that go with them in Careers with STEM: Future Careers.
This post is brought to you in partnership with the UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT.
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