Faculty of Science and Engineering Women in STEM Scholarship

Recognising excellence in Science, Information Technology and Engineering, this scholarship is to fund female-identifying scholars based on excellence and equity, to encourage and support female-identifying scholars to undertake a career in STEM.

Key details

Applications close

Tuesday 2 January 2024, at 11:59 pm

Study level

Undergraduate,

Postgraduate

Student type

Domestic

Award value
(Direct payment)

AUD $5,000 per year

Duration

Up to 4 years

About the scholarship

The scholarships will be targeted at students studying Science, Engineering and IT degrees. Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate hardship or disadvantage. Examples include (but are not limited to) financial disadvantage, non-English speaking background, geographic disadvantage and disability.

Duration

This scholarship is awarded for up to 4 years for Undergraduate or up to 2 years for Postgraduate students, subject to meeting ongoing eligibility criteria.

Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship applicants must:

  • Be a current school leaver or non-current school leaver with a demonstrated record of high academic achievement.
  • Have admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the Faculty of Science and Engineering for the relevant session.
  • Be a female-identifying student.
  • Intend to study Full-Time and internally (i.e. on campus).
  • Demonstrated record of high academic achievement.
  • Can demonstrate the ability to work hard to achieve goals.
  • Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate financial hardship or disadvantage.

Applicable course

  • All

How to apply

Applications available via Macquarie University Scholarship Application. Applicants will need to provide two references, one from an academic source (e.g. school principal) and one from another person who can comment on suitability for this scholarship. Short-listed applicants may be contacted to attend an informal interview with representatives of Macquarie University. The application will include a personal statement that should discuss the following four questions:

  • Why have you chosen this degree?
  • What do you hope to achieve once you complete this degree?
  • How might this scholarship make a difference to your studies and career?
  • Applicants who have/are experiencing hardship or disadvantage mentioned in the selection criteria will need to provide supporting documentation (e.g. Centrelink statements, doctor’s certificate, counsellor’s report, etc.)