International Women’s Day Scholarship

This scholarship will support a current student to continue to achieve outstandingly in her studies. The scholarship will form part of the celebrations of International Women’s Day.

International Women’s Day celebrates and acknowledges the achievements of women globally on 8 March each year.

Quick facts

Value

$5,000 for one year

See Information for recipients for details about general conditions and payments

Number available

Three

Course of study

Any course at Southern Cross University in 2024 for a continuing student who has completed at least one full-time term

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Scholarship details

See applying for a scholarship for more information. Applications close on 31 January 2025.

How to apply

Applicants for this Scholarship must:

  1. Be a current female student.
  2. Be studying full-time at Southern Cross University in 2024 at either Coffs Harbour (including National Marine Science Centre), Lismore or Gold Coast (including Coomera Creative) campus.
  3. The student must have completed at least one full-time term or either undergraduate or postgraduate study on campus at Southern Cross University.
  4. They must have excellent GPA.

Selection will be based on:

  1. Academic merit AND
  2. An assessment of a personal introductory statement by the applicant (up to 200 words) which includes why the applicant is applying for the scholarship and how the degree will be used to help others. Please note that this statement will be published as part of the International Women’s Day celebrations to be held in March each year.

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Need more information? Please contact the Scholarship Office

Phone and email In person
Scholarships Campus locations
T: 1800 SC HELP (1800 72 4357)
E: scholarships@scu.edu.au		 Lismore
Gold Coast
Coffs Harbour