The Adrian Di Marco Student Scholarship

This scholarship supports commencing or continuing first year students doing full-time study in the Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Cyber Security, Bachelor of Game Design and Development, or Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Software Engineering (including all relevant doubles).

Key details

Applications close

Friday, 13 November 2026, 11:59PM

Study level

Undergraduate

Student type

Domestic

Award value
(Direct payment)

$5,000 one off

Duration

One-off award

About the scholarship

Adrian Di Marco started Technology One Limited in 1987, as one of the first tech startups in Australia. Adrian's vision was to leverage new and emerging technology to revolutionise the industry and build true software products here in Australia. Today Technology One Limited is one of the most successful software firms on the ASX. In 2004, Di Marco won the Pearcey Award for innovative and pioneering achievement and contribution to research and development in IT and in 2010 he was awarded Fellow of the Australian Computer Society. Throughout his career, Adrian's visionary thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering courage in the face of challenges has allowed him to make the impossible possible and drive innovations that have changed the face of the industry and empowered communities around the world. The Adrian Di Marco Student Scholarship at Macquarie University is awarded to those who embody the attributes that Adrian demonstrated throughout his career, to become one of Australia's greatest legacies in the software industry.

Duration

One-off award paid in the first study period.

Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or the holder of an Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa.
  • Be a commencing student or a continuing First-Year student.
  • Be enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Cyber Security, Bachelor of Game Design and Development, or Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Software Engineering (and all relevant doubles) at Macquarie University in Session 1 2027.
  • Demonstrate the attributes of Adrian Di Marco: visionary thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering courage in the face of challenges.

Applicable courses

How to apply

Application for this scholarship can be made by completing the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) online scholarship application form. Successful applicant will be selected based on:

  • Demonstrated achievement and contribution.
  • Innovation, initiative, and problem-solving capability.
  • Future aspirations and commitment in their chosen field.
  • Demonstrated impact of scholarship.