Fees

Award value

A$3,000.00 (US$ 1,977)

Fees

Funding type

Fee waiver/discount

Fees

Deadline

Expected July 2027

Fees

Study level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

Australian Catholic University

Number of awards

Not specified

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Tuition fees

More details on the scholarship

This scholarship is valued at AUD $3,000, to be paid in one lump sum.

Entry requirements

Nationality

All International

Gender

Female

Delivery mode

In Person

Selection approach

Only selective applicants are considered

Study mode

Full time

Intake year

Expected August 2027

Other criteria

Income related

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Applied and Pure Sciences

Study level

Postgraduate

Subject area(s)*

Applied and Pure Sciences

Study level

Undergraduate

Subject area(s)*

Computer Science and IT

Study level

Postgraduate

Other eligibility requirements

About this scholarship

Established to support and promote the participation of women in STEM, in alignment with ACU’s mission. At ACU, we believe that every student should have the opportunity to thrive. Established to support and promote the participation of women in STEM, this scholarship reflects ACU’s ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion, in alignment with our mission to foster opportunity through education. The NextGen Women in STEM Pathways Scholarship helps remove financial barriers and empowers aspiring female STEM professionals to realise their potential and shape a more inclusive and innovative future.

This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all the following criteria:

  • Gender: female
  • Enrolment in Semester 2, 2026
  • Course: Bachelor of Computer Science/Master of Data Science 
  • Campus: North Sydney 
  • Financial hardship and/or hardships or barriers faced in accessing higher education
  • Commitment to Leadership
  • Applicants cannot be in receipt of the Indigenous Code and Data Scholarship

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

  • Financial need/hardship

Selection criteria

Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:

  • Written statement
  • Demonstrated financial need and/or demonstrated hardships or barriers faced in accessing higher education.
  • Evidence supporting the responses to application questions.

Selection process

The recipients will be selected by the ACU Scholarships Office.

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

Students apply online.

Application requirements

    Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:

    A written statement* of approximately 300 words outlining: 

    • any hardship or barriers** you have faced in accessing higher education
    • how this scholarship will assist you
    • a time when you demonstrated leadership, particularly in a STEM setting

    Evidence to support hardships or barriers outlined in the written statement. This may include a statement from a medical professional, statutory declaration, or other relevant document. Evidence of financial hardship may include:

    • most recent Tax Assessment Notice; or
    • Centrelink Income Statement; or
    • the most recent 60 days of bank transactions AND pay slips from the last 6 weeks

    * Statements are assessed on content, not language skills. If you access assistance from advisors, tutors or AI technology to complete your personal statement, please ensure that your submission accurately reflects your personal situation with regards to the criteria.

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Contact Institution

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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