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Faculty of Science and Engineering Women in STEM Scholarship

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New South Wales, Australia
Fees

Award value

A$5,000.00 (US$ 3,295)

Fees

Funding type

Fee waiver/discount

Fees

Deadline

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Fees

Study level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

Macquarie University

Number of awards

Not specified

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Tuition fees

More details on the scholarship

Award value AUD $5,000

Entry requirements

Nationality

All International

Gender

Female

Delivery mode

In Person

Selection approach

Only selective applicants are considered

Study mode

Full Time

Intake year

All intakes

Other criteria

Academic excellence

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Applied and Pure Sciences

Study level

Undergraduate

Subject area(s)*

Applied and Pure Sciences

Study level

Postgraduate

Subject area(s)*

Engineering

Study level

Postgraduate

Other eligibility requirements

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.

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.

Criteria

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

  • Have admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in the Faculty of Science and Engineering in Session 1 2026.
  • 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 their goals.
  • Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate financial hardship or disadvantage.

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

  • Academic excellence
  • Financial need/hardship

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

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?

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Contact the institution for more details on the application process, eligibility, and any other information about the scholarship and courses offered.

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