Bursaries and Scholarships

The Women’s College selection process is competitive and unfortunately not all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are able to be awarded a bursary.

Eligibility of applicants

To be considered for a bursary, residents must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

• Australian citizen
• Low-income financial status or a change in financial/family circumstances; i.e. hardship as a result of drought, COVID
• Motivated, with demonstrated academic potential to succeed at university
• Supportive family environment

Application process

The Women’s College invites all future and current residents to apply for a bursary.

With each application, the following documentation is required:

1. Returning residents: online application form for residency in 2027 (completed by and signed by relevant parties) and deposit paid by the application deadline.
2. Returning residents: copy of university report / Future residents: copy of all school reports
3. Returning residents and future residents: evidence of financial position, including: most recent Australian Taxation Office. Notice of Assessment/s for parents/guardians (if applicable) and/or current Centrelink (Services Australia) or Veteran’s Entitlements statements (e.g. JobSeeker, Disability Support Pension, Family Tax Benefit Part A and/or Part B etc.) and
4. Returning residents and future residents: a personal statement. Please refer to the guidelines.

Note: We are aware that all circumstances differ so if you don’t meet the criteria for a bursary (due to combined family income, etc) please still apply but you will need to thoroughly outline why College fees will place significant financial strain on your family.

Application closing date

Application dates for 2027 bursaries will be published soon.

Explanatory notes

The Women’s College aims to support the tertiary study aspirations of residents from low- income and disadvantaged families. It is therefore essential that applications include sufficient information and documentation to enable the selection panel to undertake a full assessment of the family’s financial circumstances.

Families who have experienced a change in financial circumstances since their last ATO Assessment should provide any relevant supporting documentation.

Selection of bursary recipients

Selection of recipients is carried out by a panel which may comprise of Executive Leadership Team representatives, College Council and Donors. In addition to the Program’s eligibility criteria, the resident’s leadership potential and/or demonstrated community involvement may also be taken into consideration in the selection process.

Bursary activities and commitment

Students require the full support of their parents/guardians with their move to Brisbane and application to the College (if applicable). It is important that all parties are aware of the commitment and expectations associated with receiving a bursary.

Requirements and expectations of bursary recipients

It is a requirement for all recipients of The Women’s College bursaries to:

• Be enrolled and attending University as a full-time student or have applied to QTAC and expecting a positive outcome.
• Consistently demonstrate a high level of commitment to their studies, as evidenced through attendance and academic progress.
• Provide The Women’s College with their results at the end of each semester.
• Contribute to The Women’s College community through sport, cultural and community activities as well as a high level of attendance at College events such as Formal Dinners.
• Serve as a role model to other residents through adhering to the College’s Code of Conduct.
• Actively participate in any scheduled bursary activities which may include attending the annual Dividere Dinner for donors, presenting to the College Council, writing to College donors on how the bursary has been used to support your college experience and/or participating in any College fundraising promotional activity ie. annual Giving Appeal.

Residents who do not meet the requirements and expectations outlined above may forfeit their bursary.

The Women’s College scholarships aim to support the tertiary study aspirations of residents, predominantly regardless of background or financial circumstances, to realise their full potential. This excludes the Mary Wooza Scholarship, The Stan and Maureen Duke Foundation Scholarship, and the Nilnert Scholarship, which are financial need-based.

We offer a wide range of scholarships that are made possible through the generous support of our donors.

Scholarships are open to both future and current residents of the College, who have demonstrated excellence in academia, sport, community service and cultural pursuits as well as outstanding leadership.

Scholarships vary from $5,000 per annum and are offset in equal amounts against each term’s fees.

Eligibility of applicants

To be considered for a scholarship, residents must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

• Motivated, with demonstrated academic potential to succeed at university
• Supportive family environment

Selection criteria

Your application will be assessed according to the following criteria:

• Accepted at The Women’s College as a future or current resident who studies full time at University
• Proven excellence in academia, leadership, sport or cultural pursuits
• Demonstrated contribution to your school/college community (i.e. how did you use your talents to benefit the wider community)
• How you would contribute to the community at The Women’s College if not answered above
• Ability and willingness to be involved in the Inter-College Council (ICC) Competition representing The Women’s College

Funds will be credited to cover College residential fees and are offset in equal amounts against each term’s fees.

It is expected scholarship recipients will continue to give back to the College and to their community and will inspire their peers to do the same.

The online application MUST include an academic record, plus a 750-word personal statement addressing the selection criteria. Please refer to the guidelines.

Application closing date

Application dates for 2027 scholarships will be published soon.

Requirements and expectations of scholarship recipients

It is a requirement for all recipients of The Women’s College scholarships to:

• Be enrolled and attending University as a full-time student or have applied to QTAC and expecting a positive outcome.
• Consistently demonstrate a high level of commitment to their studies, as evidenced through attendance and academic progress.
• Provide The Women’s College with their results at the end of each semester.
• Contribute to The Women’s College community and participate in the Inter-College Competition (ICC) through sport, cultural and community activities as well as a high level of attendance at College events such as Formal Dinners.
• Serve as a role model to other residents through adhering to the College’s Code of Conduct.
• Actively participate in any scheduled scholarship activities which may include presenting to the College Council, writing to College donors on how the scholarship has been used to support your College experience and/or participate in any College fundraising promotional activity.

Residents who do not meet the requirements and expectations outlined above may forfeit their scholarship.

For more information, please contact our Admissions Officer:

• (07) 3377 4500
• [email protected]