Meet Connor Walsh, Webuild Indigenous Engineering Scholarship Recipient at the University of Queensland!

Launched in 2022, this Webuild scholarship program was designed to support and inspire the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engineers. We are proud to have awarded one of these scholarships to Connor, who is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering at The University of Queensland.

“As I finish my first year, I’m still deciding which major to pursue, most likely civil or mechanical, but I’m really enjoying engineering so far. It’s challenging in all the best ways, and I’m excited to continue through the degree.

“I’ve always been drawn to maths and physics, and when I studied engineering in high school, it quickly became clear that this was what I wanted to do. The idea of being able to design, calculate, and build equipment, infrastructure, and systems that help people and improve society is incredibly exciting to me.

“When I found out I’d been selected as a Webuild Scholar, I was honestly shocked, and extremely honoured. I’m very grateful for the opportunity and determined to make the most of the scholarship and am interested in the possibility of doing some engineering work with Webuild.

“The support from the scholarship has been incredibly helpful. It’s taken a lot of financial pressure off, which means I can focus more on my studies. It has also given me opportunities to form valuable connections and dive even deeper into engineering and expanding my knowledge.

“In the next few years, I hope to have completed an internship or secured work at an engineering firm so I can build practical skills and strengthen my resume. Ultimately, I want to contribute to designing and constructing projects that improve lives and benefit communities. Creating positive change and helping make the world a better place is what drives me.

“Being a Webuild Scholar means a lot to me. Being connected to a large organisation that plays such an important role around the world makes me feel extremely privileged and motivated. I’m grateful to be part of it, and I hope to continue this journey in the years ahead.”

The Webuild Indigenous Engineering Scholarship forms part of Webuild’s broader commitment to STEM education and reconciliation. The Group in Australia is currently delivering its third Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), focused on enabling equal participation of First Nations Peoples in the nation-building infrastructure projects delivered across Australia. 

Webuild has proudly worked alongside Queensland communities for more than 50 years. Our continued investment in local people and skills helps ensure the state is ready to meet its growing infrastructure needs for a sustainable future.

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