The Scholarship was established as a Faculty scholarship by an annual gift from alumna, Leeanne Bond (MBA 2008; BE 1987) in 2014, and then as a University scholarship from 2016. The scholarship is to encourage and support a female student undertaking their first year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Master of Engineering programs. In recognition of the role of engineers as leaders in the business community, applicants considering a dual program with business, economics or commerce are particularly encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
- Submits an application to the Associate Dean, by the closing date for applications including a personal statement outlining the applicant’s –
(a) career aspiration; and
(b) interest in the engineering professions;
- is a female student;
- is a domestic student in accordance with The University’s Fee Policy;
- is enrolled or intends to enrol full-time in the first year of the Approved Undergraduate Engineering Program: and
- does not hold another scholarship that the Associate Dean considers to be similar.
Approved Undergraduate Engineering Program means the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or integrated Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Master of Engineering or a dual program, that includes a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) component*.*
Offered Benefits
$5,000
The recipient may also be offered personal mentoring or coaching by Ms Leeanne Bond during the year (including help in identifying part-time work or vacation experience).