Women in Cyber Security Scholarship at the University of Queensland, Australia
Summary
| Enrolment status | New students, Currently enrolled students |
|---|---|
| Student type | Domestic students, International students |
| Level of study | Postgraduate |
| Study area | Engineering and Computing, Science and Mathematics |
| Scholarship value | The value of the Scholarship is $20,000 each year payable towards the cost of tuition fees of the Approved Program. |
| Number awarded | Up to 5 each year |
| Opening date | 29 May 2020 |
| Closing date | 10 July 2020 |
Description
This scholarship is subject to University approval.
The HP Women in Cyber Security Scholarship was established in 2020 and is maintained by an annual gift from HP PPS Australia Pty Ltd.
The purpose of the Scholarship is to assist meritorious female students with the costs of tuition fees while completing the Master of Cyber Security at The University of Queensland.
Eligibility
An applicant is eligible for the Scholarship (subject to University approval) if the applicant:
- submits an application to the Associate Dean by the closing date for applications;
- is a female student;
- is enrolled or intends to enrol full-time in at least #8 per semester in the Master of Cyber Security; and
- does not hold another scholarship that the Associate Dean considers to be similar.
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How to apply
This scholarship is subject to University approval.
Selection criteria
For the selection process, the Associate Dean must establish a selection committee, comprising:
- the Associate Dean, or nominee, as chair of the committee;
- one representative from HP; and
- one member of the University’s academic staff who is currently teaching in the Approved Program
with University staff comprising the majority.
The Scholarship is awarded to the applicant showing greatest merit, as demonstrated by:
- academic achievement to date in studies used to satisfy admission in the Approved Program;
- personal qualities, including leadership potential; and
- any other matters that the selection committee considers to be relevant to the applicant’s future success in the cyber security profession.
The selection committee may decide to interview short-listed applicants.