Scholarship

Pat Richardson Scholarship for Women in Engineering

The University of Queensland Original Source
Award

A$10,000 - A$10,000

Deadline

Mar 01, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Pat Richardson Scholarship for Women in Engineering supports female domestic students enrolled in electrical engineering programs at the University of Queensland. The scholarship provides $10,000 AUD per year for up to three years, depending on the student's year of study. Established in 2025, the scholarship is maintained by an annual donation from J&P Richardson Industries in memory of Patricia Richardson, one of the founding family members of J&P Richardson Industries. The scholarship aims to support women pursuing undergraduate and honours degrees in electrical engineering, recognizing academic achievement, interest in electrical engineering, and personal and leadership qualities. Up to three scholarships are awarded annually, with applications opening on January 15, 2026 and closing on March 1, 2026.

Duration 12 - 37 mo
3 awards
Renewable (3yr)

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Citizenship
Australia
Residency
Australia
Applicants
individual
Gender
female
Priority for
women_in_stem

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter cv transcripts

Review process

Applications are reviewed based on academic achievement, interest in electrical engineering, and strength of personal and leadership qualities. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for an interview.

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding