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IGNITED (Initiative for a Girls Network in Information Technology and Engineering @ Deakin) Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded to the top female students entering an undergraduate course within the School of Engineering or School of Information Technology within the Faculty of Science and Technology.

Value

Cash payment or student contributions up to $10 000 over the duration of course and academic mentor support.

Duration

Normal duration of the course.

Number per year

Up to eight

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must be:

• female
• an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa
• a commencing student (current Year 12 in 2011 in Australia) enrolling full time in one of  the Bachelor of Information Technology,  Bachelor of Engineering degrees or relevant combined degrees in a Commonwealth supported place.

Selection criteria

Achieve a minimum ATAR of at least 80

How to apply

Applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal.

Closing date

Applications for 2012 are now closed.