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2025 Zonta Women in Engineering Scholarship

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Introduction

Zonta clubs envision building a better world for women and girls. This includes empowering young women by promoting, encouraging and assisting them to achieve their goals in courses and/or training for careers in which women are underrepresented.

The number of women studying STEM subjects is increasing; however, women are underrepresented in engineering more so than other STEM disciplines and thus the focus of these scholarships is on civil, electrical, mechanical, chemical and mining engineering.

By recognising and supporting exceptional women, Zonta aims to inspire future generations and to foster inclusivity and diversity in STEM, with particular emphasis on engineering.

About the scholarship

The Zonta Clubs of Peel and Geelong, in conjunction with the Alcoa Foundation, are pleased to announce ten $1,500 scholarships available for women between 18 and 35 years living in either Western Australia or Victoria and studying engineering.

The purpose of the award is to promote, encourage and assist young women to achieve their goals in courses and/or training that will lead to careers in which women are under-represented.

Both the Zonta Clubs of Peel and Geelong and The Alcoa Foundation anticipate that the scholarships will increase engagement amongst women studying engineering by assisting them with the affordability of their educational needs.

Eligibility

The scholarships will be awarded to women between 18 and 35 years for tertiary study in a university or technical college course in Victoria or Western Australia, where engineering is a major component.

Applicants should be current Victorian or Western Australian residents presently enrolled in a course in the engineering field. Proof of enrolment is required.

Applications

Applicants will be required to provide:

- Details of relevant demographics, academic background, employment history (if applicable), awards and honours received, volunteer and other activities, and a confidential academic referee.

- Study and professional goals

- How scholarship funds will be used.

Applicants must sign the:

- Alcoa Photograph/Filming Consent Form

- Alcoa/Zonta Data Protection Declaration

Selection Criteria

1. The candidate must be a female tertiary student aged between 18 to 35 years, who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident and currently resides in either Western Australia or Victoria.

2. They must be currently undertaking their second year or beyond of a tertiary level course (university or TAFE) in which engineering is a major component.

3. High achievement in a tertiary level course in the engineering field.

4. The candidate displays a deep interest and knowledge of engineering.

5. The candidate is extremely positive and passionate about a career in engineering.

6. The candidate shows an understanding and commitment to the role of women in engineering.

7. The tertiary institution (professor/lecturer/faculty member) provides an academic reference for the candidate’s application in relation to the purpose of the award.

8. The candidate, if successful, must be available to attend presentation/club events in either Mandurah, for Western Australian applicants, or Geelong, for Victorian applicants.

9. The applicant must complete the enclosed:

- Application

- Verification of Current Enrolment (proof of enrolment)

- Alcoa Photograph/Filming Permission Form

- Alcoa/Zonta Data Protection Agreement

Enquiries to:

Zonta Club of Geelong (for Victorian Applicants):

Email: [email protected]

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