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Description
The UQ Women in Action Fund was established in 2015 by the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology with the support of Professor Vicki Chen, Executive Dean.
The purpose of the Fund is to support female students studying computer science, engineering, design or information technology to engage in community and industry based experiences via study tours, student exchange, and short term professional and personal development experiences.
Supported by the School’s alumni and friends, this Fund will be used to award and distribute up to five small grants of $1,000 each twice per calendar year to support aspiring female engineers, design and technology students make a global impact.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
The activity for which you are seeking support must be occurring within the respective semester or half of the calendar year that the application is lodged for.
Examples of activities supported through awarding of grants include but are not limited to:
Candidates may be requested to participate in an interview as part of the selection process.
How to apply
Please submit an online appliation for Semester 1 or Semester 2 activities by the due dates below:-
Due date 11pm, 5 April, 2021
Due date 11pm, 31 August, 2021
Selection criteria
Grants will be awarded at the discretion of the Executive Dean. The Heads of School may be involved in the selection process.
Scholarship value : $1000
Number awarded : To be determined each semester by the Executive Dean each semester
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