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We will be recognising our winners at the combined LCU & CSIRO Scholarships Award Ceremony held at the CSIRO Lindfield – Foyer and auditorium and we would appreciate your attendance.

This event is free to attend, but registrations are essential. Please also reply to let us know if you will be attending.

Event Details

Location: CSIRO Lindfield – Foyer and Auditorium, 36 Bradfield Rd, Lindfield NSW

Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Date: Wednesday, 25 Feb 2026

If you are interested in taking a tour of CSIRO Lindfield and seeing the CSIRO research in action, please register for the 1.45pm tour.

What are LCU Tertiary Scholarships

Each year, LCU proudly supports our young members by offering 10 Scholarships to help with the cost of tertiary education.

8 Scholarships are awarded to students who have completed High School, achieved an ATAR, and have enrolled and accepted in a place at an Australian university or other tertiary institution.

2 Scholarships are awarded to students who have completed a Trade certificate/qualification.

Who is eligible for an LCU Tertiary Scholarship?

To be eligible for an award you must be an active* member of LCU or the child or grandchild of an active* member of LCU.

Why does LCU award these Scholarships?

The scholarships are intended to assist with the cost of tertiary education. The scholarships are for a single year only and are not renewable. LCU offers these scholarships every year between December and January each year.

How do you apply for an LCU Tertiary Scholarship?

To apply for the HSC scholarships, you must submit proof of your ATAR (or equivalent) as well as your acceptance into an Australian University or other acceptable tertiary institution.

Trade Certificate Course applicants may apply with their results of all subjects taken during the Trade Certificate.

CSIRO Alumni Scholarship in Physics

LCU is a proud contributor to our CSIRO Alumni Scholarship in Physics, with this year being our 6th year (Dec 2025).

The CSIRO Alumni Scholarship in Physics aims to connect the brightest postgraduate physicists or mathematicians to a leading research centre overseas or in Australia.

Research in physics and mathematics is fundamental for Australia’s future. The founders of this scholarship know that early experience in leading overseas laboratories greatly benefits the graduate embarking on a research career and Australian science.

The scholarship was established in conjunction with generous donations from the family, friends and colleagues of Drs John Dunlop, Tony Farmer, Gerry Haddad and Don Price to honour their memory.

They were leaders and mentors in the physics community, inspiring those around them and they enjoyed nothing more than passing on their skills and knowledge to younger scientists.

It is fitting to honour their memories through the establishment of a post-graduate scholarship based on academic achievement.

Find out more

Whether you’ve enjoyed a vacation placement or worked with CSIRO for many years, anyone who has worked for CSIRO is eligible to join the alumni network and stay in touch.

As the national science agency, CSIRO has spent a century collaborating with industry, government, academia and the community to make life better. Through the alumni website CSIRO looks to strengthen some of our most important partnerships, the rich networks that exist with and between our brains trust. Through the CSIRO alumni network you can connect with each other, attend events, volunteer, mentor, seek or facilitate introductions, and hear the latest news about our research.

Alumni members have the opportunity to keep in touch with other members, renew friendships and create new relationships across science, the community, industry and business. As part of the extended CSIRO community, you will:

• Hear about the latest news and research from CSIRO and beyond.
• Receive invitations to seminars and events.
• Learn about opportunities to volunteer and get involved.
• Receive our regular newsletter.
• Be entitled to many benefits and discounts on products such as Qantas Club, CSIRO Publishing offers and travel discounts on accommodation and car hire.

To find out more about the CSIRO Alumni please contact alumni@csiro.au