Women & non-binary students scholarships in Australia

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• 68 $15,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Lendlease Women in Civil Engineering Scholarship

  Established in 2024 and maintained by an annual gift from Lendlease.

  University of Queensland

• 66 $5,000 rolling Postgraduate (coursework)

  Business School Master of Business Analytics – Women in STEM Scholarship

  The Postgraduate Coursework Master's Scholarship was established to encourage and support high performing women to undertake postgraduate study related to digital transformation, thus retaining and im…

  University of Queensland

• 66 $12,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Hatch Engineering Merit Scholarship

  The Scholarship was established in 2022 and is maintained by an annual gift from Hatch.

  University of Queensland

• 66 $12,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Hatch Women in Engineering Scholarship

  The Scholarship was established in 2022 and is maintained by an annual gift from Hatch.

  University of Queensland

• 65 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Pat Richardson Scholarship for Women in Engineering

  The Scholarship was established in 2025 and is maintained by an annual donation from J&P Richardson Industries in memory of Patricia Richardson, one of the founding family members of J&P Richardson In…

  University of Queensland

• 62 $12,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Hatch Engineering Equity Scholarship

  The Scholarship was established in 2022 and is maintained by an annual gift from Hatch.

  University of Queensland

• 62 $10,800 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Pekol Family Scholarship for Women in Engineering

  The Scholarship was established in 2020 and is maintained by an endowed gift from the Pekol Family under the Create Change Scholarship Match and Dow Chemical Challenge to encourage and support outstan…

  University of Queensland

• 61 $10,000 rolling Postgraduate (coursework)

  Margaret Mittelheuser Memorial Women in Finance Scholarship

  The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and support female students experiencing financial need to study finance at The University of Queensland.

  University of Queensland

• 61 $10,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Puttick Scholarship for Women in IT and Engineering

  This scholarship was established in 2021 under the Dow Chemical Challenge and is maintained by a gift from John and Gerri Puttick to encourage and support outstanding students in an Approved Program a…

  University of Queensland

• 61 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate · High school

  Mike Brungs Scholarship for Women in Chemical Engineering

  This scholarship is to support women from a social or educational disadvantaged background in their undergraduate Chemical Engineering degree. How to Apply There are many ways to be considered for the…

  University of New South Wales

• 56 $5,000 rolling Undergraduate · High school

  UNSW School of Computer Science & Engineering Scholarships for Students Commencing Term 1, 2027

  The School of Computer Science & Engineering Scholarships have been established to encourage recent high school leavers to commence an undergraduate degree program in the School of Computer Science an…

  University of New South Wales

• 55 $4,500 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Kathy Hirschfeld AM Scholarship Endowment for Women in Engineering

  This Scholarship was established in 2019 and is maintained by an endowed gift from Kathy Hirschfeld OAM under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative.

  University of Queensland

• 53 May vary closes 26 Feb 2027 Undergraduate

  Halim Family Women in STEM Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2020 by Frank and Swan Halim under the Create Change Scholarship match initiative.

  University of Queensland

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Helen Myers Scholarship

  This scholarship was created to support female students studying singing at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Sarah and Murial Jeavons Memorial Scholarship

  This scholarship was created to support female students studying organ at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  The Investec Women in Finance and Leadership PhD Scholarship

  This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to a PhD student to undertake advanced research within the Women, Work and Leadership Group.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  The PhD Scholarship in Gender Equity Initiatives

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Dorothy Cameron Fellowship

  A $12,500 scholarship to support the research of the role of women in prehistoric societies from the Paleolithic to the Bronze Age.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Mrs Elva Rae Talented Mathematics Scholarship

  $5,000 for postgraduate female students in the field of Mathematics and statistics.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Mrs Elva Rae Talented Mathematics Undergraduate Scholarship

  $2,500 for undergraduate female students in the field of Mathematics and statistics.

  University of Sydney

• 51 $6,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Plato Investment Management Ltd Women in Finance Scholarship

  Established in 2018 and supported by annual donation from Plato Investment Management Ltd.

  University of Queensland

• 50 $5,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Pinnacle Investment Management Ltd Women in Finance Scholarship

  Established in 2018 and supported by annual donation from Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd.

  University of Queensland

• 49 Varies rolling PhD · Postgraduate (coursework)

  HunterWiSE Scholarship for Women in STEM

  The University of Newcastle, Australia Study Undergraduate Postgraduate International Admissions and Entry Pathways PhD and Research Masters New Students Scholarships Research Research impact Research…

  University of Newcastle

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Margaret Hamer Scholarship for Women in Engineering

  $6000 scholarship to encourage prospective female students with a strong academic record to pursue further studies in engineering.

  University of Sydney

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Muriel Anderson Scholarship for Female Students in Engineering

  This scholarship aims to assist female students beginning their studies in the Faculty of Engineering.

  University of Sydney

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Faculty of Engineering Women in Engineering Excellence Scholarship

  A $12,000 per annum scholarship to support a female undergraduate domestic student in the Faculty of Engineering.

  University of Sydney

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Faculty of Engineering Women in Engineering Scholarship

  A $10,000 scholarship to support female undergraduate domestic students in the Faculty of Engineering.

  University of Sydney

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Nancy Paton Women in Science Scholarship

  A $8,500 per annum scholarship to support the long-term future of women in science.

  University of Sydney

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Dr Margot McCarthy Memorial Scholarship for Women in Security

  The scholarship offers a stipend of a maximum of $36,000 ($24,000 per annum) paid in equal instalments at the beginning of each semester, for the duration of the program (up to 72 units).

  Australian National University

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  JCSMR Gender Equity Fund

  The value of the funding is up to AUD $10,000 as determined by the Selection Committee, and is paid as a one-off payment. The funds may be expended at the discretion of the Awardee. The funds may not …

  Australian National University

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Natasha Linard Scholarship for Women in Engineering & Technology

  Applicants may use the ' Apply Now ' link to submit their application. Only applications received within the listed application period will be considered. Examples of evidence of a "demonstrated a com…

  Australian National University

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Plato Investment Management Women in Finance Scholarship

  The value of the Award is $7,500 per year. The duration of the Award is for up to two years. The Award is paid in equal instalments after each census date unless otherwise stated in the letter of offe…

  Australian National University

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  The Winifred Margaret Neirous Memorial Scholarship

  Up to $24,000 scholarship to encourage and assist female students studying structural engineering in the School of Civil Engineering.

  University of Sydney

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Motorola Solutions Foundation Scholarship for Women in Engineering

  University of Sydney

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Samuel and June Hordern Women in Commerce Scholarship

  University of Melbourne

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  IMC Trading Prize for Women in Tech

  University of Melbourne

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  ​​Webuild Women in Engineering Scholarship​

  University of Melbourne

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Pinnacle Women in Finance Award

  University of Melbourne

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Women in Physics Award

  University of Melbourne

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Acusensus Scholarship for Women in STEM

  University of Melbourne

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Women in Commerce Achievement Scholarship

  University of Melbourne

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Jennifer Nason Women in Economics Award

  University of Melbourne

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Agilent Scholarship for Women in STEM

  University of Melbourne

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Women in Tax Law Travel Scholarship

  University of Melbourne

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Agilent Women in Science Leadership Award

  University of Melbourne

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Citipower and Powercor Scholarship for Women in Electrical Engineering

  University of Melbourne

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Elizabeth Maud McBriar OAM Memorial Scholarship

  The Elizabeth Maud McBriar OAM Memorial Scholarship was established in 2019 at the University of Adelaide by Mr Tom Davis (Ms McBriar's nephew) and Emeritus Professor Diana Walker. The scholarship sup…

  University of Adelaide

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Sarre Family Refugee Grant

  The Sarre Family Refugee Grant provides encouragement and support for an undergraduate female student from a refugee or humanitarian background who has demonstrated leadership skills. The grant is ava…

  University of Adelaide

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Rantanen Reynolds Family Sport Management Grant

  The Rantanen Reynolds Family Sport Management Grant is available to female students enrolled in the first‚ second or third year of the Bachelor of Business majoring in Sport Management. The Grant prov…

  University of Adelaide

• 43 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Women in STEM Scholarship

  Adelaide University College of Engineering and Information Technology will provide a scholarship to a commencing female student with a competitive ATAR‚ studying full-time or part-time within an Adela…

  University of Adelaide

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• 38 $5,000 closed Undergraduate

  Pamela JA Wallis Women in Business Scholarship

  The purpose of the Scholarship is to support female students to undertake a degree in either Bachelor of Information Systems or Bachelor of Actuarial Studies at the UNSW Business School.

  University of New South Wales

• 38 $5,000 closed Undergraduate

  Women in Construction Honours Award

  The purpose of the Award is to attract and award high calibre women and support women to pursue honours in construction management at UNSW.

  University of New South Wales

• 39 $6,000 closed Undergraduate

  Plato Investment Management Women in Finance Scholarship

  The purpose of the Scholarship is to support female undergraduate students studying in the area of Finance at UNSW.

  University of New South Wales

• 44 $12,000 closed Undergraduate

  UNSW Women in Engineering Scholarship Program for Students Commencing Term 1, 2027

  Application Required The UNSW Women in Engineering Scholarships Program aims to encourage and assist female students commencing studies in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW. By applying for the UNSW …

  University of New South Wales