Webuild has been a proud partner of the University of Melbourne since 2020, supporting high-achieving students pursuing engineering studies, last year through the Webuild Civil Engineering Scholarship Program. 

Meet Elijah Andrews, one of the 2024 scholarship recipients, and an Intern at Webuild!

Elijah is currently undertaking a Master of Civil Engineering, learn more about him below! 

“Receiving this award has been such an amazing surprise and I’d like to sincerely thank Webuild and the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology. 

“It is really great to feel recognised and rewarded for all the hard work I’ve put into my studies in the field of Civil Engineering. 

“In addition to that, the scholarship is allowing me to dedicate my time and energy to what I’m most passionate about. This is incredibly exciting as I finally feel as though I’ll have the resources to not only focus on my studies but also follow my passion of sustainability. 

“I’d love to take a Circular Economy course, and to again volunteer at Engineers Without Borders. These are things that are important to me that I wouldn’t otherwise have been able to do. 

“In educating myself about Circular Economy principles I hope to have a positive impact on the environmental footprint of Civil Engineering and construction. Volunteering at Engineers Without Borders allows me to use my skills and passion to help those less fortunate. Overall, I feel so optimistic about the impact this award will have on me, and the things it will allow me to do. 

“Whilst receiving this award will have the obvious impacts of releasing financial burden and providing me with new opportunities, it also offers an incredible boost to my self-confidence. This encourages me to continue to work hard and to strive to make a meaningful impact on the field of Civil Engineering. 

“Working in the Civil Engineering industry has been a dream of mine for a really long time now. My career aspirations are to contribute positively, particularly to the environment. There is such a large scope to contribute within Civil Engineering, whether it’s using more sustainable materials or working on projects that create a more sustainable world. 

“Once again, thank you Webuild for offering this scholarship. It really does make a massive difference to students like me, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have been chosen for this.” 

Learn more about Webuild’s partnership with the University of Melbourne here.