Australia's women-in-STEM landscape includes Australian Research Council fellowships, government-funded scholarships through Study Assist, and sector-specific programs from organizations like Science & Technology Australia. Programs address women at every career stage from school leavers to senior researchers.
Computer Science
Deadline: Fall
A scholarship for women pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in computer science or a related technical field at a…
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All STEM
Deadline: September
Up to 500 undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships annually for women and non-binary people in STEM, extended through…
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Other
Deadline: September
The first program of its kind in the world, providing tailored support for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander w…
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A student-run international organisation founded in Melbourne in 2008 that runs robotics and engineering workshops for g…
View details →Key programs include the L'Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Australia Fellowships, Australian Research Council (ARC) grants with SAGE (Science in Australia Gender Equity) accreditation requirements, and the Women in STEM Ambassador programs. Many universities offer targeted undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships.
SAGE (Science in Australia Gender Equity) is Australia's version of the UK's Athena SWAN Charter. Universities and research institutes earn accreditation by demonstrating commitment to gender equity in STEM. Many SAGE-accredited institutions have dedicated scholarships and fellowships for women.
Some are — the Australia Awards and Endeavour scholarships are specifically for international students. Research Council fellowships typically require Australian residency or citizenship. Check each program's eligibility carefully.
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