Women in Engineering Top Excellence Scholarship 2025-2026 Curtin University

 

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Women in Engineering Top Excellence Scholarship 2025-2026 Curtin University

The Women in Engineering Top Excellence Scholarship is an academic excellence award created by Curtin University to support and reward exceptional female students who achieve the top raw ATAR score in an Engineering undergraduate degree within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

This merit-based scholarship aims to encourage more young women to pursue and excel in Engineering by easing their financial burden and supporting their academic journey.

The scholarship is open to female-identifying domestic students completing Year 12 in 2025 and intending to begin an Engineering undergraduate program at Curtin University in 2026. Application forms are not requiredeligibility is determined through TISC (Tertiary Institutions Service Centre) preferences and ATAR performance.

 Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship type: Merit-based, cash stipend

• Stipend value:

  • Up to $24,000 for a 4-year degree

  • Up to $30,000 for a 5-year degree

  • Up to $33,000 for a 5.5-year degree

• Payment structure: $3,000 per semester, paid directly to the recipient. Funds can be used at the student’s discretion for educational-related expenses.

• Study Level: Undergraduate

• Study Course: All Engineering degrees within the Faculty of Science and Engineering

• Citizen type: Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder

• Number of positions: Multiple (all eligible top performers are awarded)

• Duration: Up to 5.5 years depending on degree length

• Deadline: 20 December 2025

Eligibility Criteria 

Applicants must:

• Be a female-identifying student completing Year 12 WACE in 2025

• Be a domestic student (Australian citizen, permanent resident, permanent humanitarian visa holder, or New Zealand citizen)

• Be a high-school leaver in 2025

• Select Curtin University as their first preference through TISC for an eligible Engineering undergraduate degree in 2026

• Receive the top raw ATAR score in an Engineering degree within the Faculty of Science and Engineering (StepUp bonus points are not considered)

• Receive and accept an eligible course offer at Curtin University for Semester 1, 2026, by the offer lapse date

• Be willing to enrol full-time (minimum 75 credits per study period) in an eligible course

Note:

• This scholarship is deferrable for up to one year.

• It is not transferrable to another discipline, faculty, or university.

Selection Criteria 

Selection is based purely on academic merit, specifically:

• Top raw ATAR scores among eligible female applicants in Engineering undergraduate programs.

• StepUp bonus points are not included in the assessment.

• All students meeting the eligibility criteria and achieving the top ATAR score will receive the scholarship.

(Also apply for Western Sydney University Research Scholarships (Q1 2026 Commencement)

How to Apply 

No separate scholarship application form is required.

Follow these steps to be considered:
Step 1: Select preference through TISC

• By the scholarship closing date, apply via TISC and select an eligible Curtin Engineering degree as your first preference.

Step 2: Course Offer

• Receive a main round offer for Semester 1, 2026.

• Accept the offer by the lapse date.

Step 3: Outcome

• Scholarships are automatically awarded to all eligible top-ATAR students.

• Notification will be sent via email (registered through TISC) after main round offers.

Step 4: Acceptance

• Accept the scholarship offer by the deadline in the notification email.

• Deferral is allowed for up to one year.

Enrolment Requirements for Recipients

To maintain the scholarship, recipients must:

• Remain enrolled in an Engineering undergraduate degree at Curtin University

• Maintain a full-time study load (minimum 75 credits each study period)

• Achieve a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 70 each study period

Who to Contact

Curtin Scholarships Office

•  Email: scholarships@curtin.edu.au
•  Phone: 1300 222 888

Visit the University Website to learn more about this scholarship and submit an application. 

(Also apply for Swinburne Research Stipend Scholarships 2025-2026)

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