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Tertiary Scholarship Program 2025

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 in 2025, 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 in 2025.

How to Apply

Applications for the 2025 Tertiary Scholarship program are now open.

You can download the Scholarship Application from our website below or request a copy by contacting us on (02) 9859 0585 or info@lcu.com.au.

Submission Deadline

Applications must be submitted by close of business on the 31 January 2026 to info@lcu.com.au or P.O. Box 1967, Macquarie Centre, NSW 2113.

Documents Required

To be considered, all applicants must provide the following by the 31 January 2026:

ATAR/University Student Applicants must provide LCU with

• Completed LCU Scholarship Application form
• Higher School Certificate with ATAR
• University Admission Centre (UAC) form, confirming acceptance

Trade Certificate applicants:

• Completed LCU Scholarship Application
• Certificate of Completion
• Academic Transcript from the Trade Certificate

Please note: Incomplete applications may not be considered

Eligibility and Conditions

• Scholarships are awarded on an order of merit basis.
• Only active LCU members, or their children/grandchildren are eligible.
• Membership must have commenced prior to 31 Jul 2025.
• Awards are for a single year only and are not renewable.
• Scholarship funds, if successful, will be deposited into the LCU account indicated on the application form.
• All decisions made by the Board of the LCU are final, and no appeals are permitted.

Promotions and Marketing

Laboratories Credit Union Limited may feature the name and photo of successful applicants on their website, social media platforms (Facebook and LinkedIn) and marketing material, including the LCU Annual report. If you, your child or grandchild submit a successful application and do not consent to this, please notify us when submitting your application.

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