Cubic Promote Community Participation Scholarship – $5,000
Last Updated: 13 July 2026
Key Points:

- Cubic Promote offers a $5,000 Community Participation Scholarships for Australian tertiary students.
- Eligibility is strictly limited to full-time diploma or degree students enrolled at participating educational institutions who are actively involved in school or community initiatives.
- We select the scholarship recipient through a formal merit-based application review, during which candidates submit a written statement of up to 500 words detailing their community impact and provide supporting evidence.
- Applications must be submitted by December 15, with recipients to be announced on December 20, 2026.
Looking to the future, we want to play a small role in fostering the next generation of students studying in Australian schools.
We invite you to apply if you are a student at a participating Australian Tertiary institution pursuing a diploma or degree.
One Scholarships for Tertiary
We’re excited to offer one $5,000 scholarship for a college or university student.
We understand that involvement in extracurricular activities, whether through school clubs, local volunteering, or community-driven initiatives, plays a vital role in shaping well-rounded, future-focused leaders. That’s why we aim to support students who are actively engaged in their schools and communities and show a genuine passion for making a difference.
Scholarship Details
- Eligibility: College/University: Full-time students (local or international) enrolled at a participating, accredited Australian institution.
- Focus: We are seeking students dedicated to school clubs, local groups, or community organisations. Whether you are organising events, volunteering, or leading in your community, we want to hear how you are making a difference.
- Award: A $5,000 scholarship to support your education and future goals.
How to Apply
To apply, please provide a written statement of up to 500 words that addresses the following:
- Your involvement in school or community activities (clubs, volunteering, leadership roles, etc.).
- Why are you passionate about contributing to your community, and the impact you have made?
- How this scholarship will help support your future academic and personal goals.
Application via email: Please include your Full Name, Name of School, Phone Number, and Projected Graduation Year.
Submit your application by December 15th. The scholarship recipients will be announced on 20th of December 2026.
Submit to: aiza@cubicpromote.com.au or call 1300 858 288 and ask for Aiza.
Submit your application
Winner June 2026
Emily So
University of Wollongong
Congratulations to Emily So, who is our Cubic Promote Community Participation Scholarship Winner. Emily is a final-year medical student at the University of Wollongong who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to public health, leadership, and community service.
From representing Australia at the United Nations 63rd Graduate Study Programme in Geneva to working in health policy during the COVID-19 pandemic with the Victorian Department of Health, Emily consistently combines systemic thinking with direct clinical care. Her hands-on dedication to global and local health disparities includes raising funds to build housing in rural Cambodia, assisting medical staff at a remote orthopedic hospital in Vietnam, and actively supporting the United Nations Association of Australia (NSW).
Closer to home, while on a regional clinical placement in Milton, NSW, Emily independenty founded “Mollymook Mat,” a self-funded community initiative that brings together over 130 local participants for sunrise beach Pilates and movement sessions to foster physical health and social wellbeing. Described by her mentors as a conscientious, empathetic, and autonomous future clinician, Emily embodies genuine care for diverse Australian communities. We at Cubic Promote are proud to support Emily in her final year of medical education and wish her the absolute best as she continues to advocate for system-level change and preventive care.
Winner December 2025

Zhen Yuan
Curtin University
Congratulations to Zhen Yuan, who is our Cubic Promote Community Participation Scholarship Winner. Zhen is currently pursuing a Master of Mining Engineering at Curtin University (WASM – Western Australian School of Mines) and has made history as the first East Asian student to hold a core committee position, serving as Vice President of Activities for the 2025 WASM Committee.
In this role, he oversees the school’s full social and cultural program, including flagship events like Freakers and the Guild Ball, achieving some of the highest participation numbers in WASM’s history. Zhen is deeply committed to building inclusive spaces for local and international students, strengthening student life, and supporting a diverse team to deliver large-scale events. His dedication and leadership demonstrate genuine care for his community and a passion for creating meaningful impact.
We at Cubic Promote are proud to support Zhen in his continued contributions to the WA community and wish him the very best in all his future endeavours.
