Pat Richardson Scholarship for Women in Engineering
This scholarship will open on 15 January 2026.
- Enrolment status
- Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Honours
- Study area
- Engineering
- Scholarship focus
- Academic excellence, Diversity
- Scholarship value
- $10,000
- Scholarship duration
- Up to 3 years
- Number awarded
- Up to 3
- Applications open
- 15 January 2026
- Applications close
- 1 March 2026
Eligibility
You're eligible if you:
- are a domestic student
- are enrolled full-time in an Approved Program in the Relevant Field
- are a female student
- have completed the required number of units as specified in the tables below
- do not hold a scholarship that the Associate Dean considers to be similar.
Approved Program
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering / Master of Engineering
- an engineering dual program
Relevant Field
- Electrical Engineering
Addendum
| Study Year | Eligibility - Units Completed | Scholarship duration |
| Second Year Scholarship | Completed at least 12 units but no more than 27 units towards an Approved Program in the Relevant Field | Up to three years |
| Third Year Scholarship | Completed at least 28 units but no more than 43 units towards an Approved Program in the Relevant Field | Up to two years |
How to apply
Apply using the UQ application portal.
You'll need:
- a cover letter
- a resume
- a copy of your studies report from mySI-net.
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
We'll consider:
- your academic achievement
- your interest in electrical engineering
- strength of personal and leadership qualities
What happens next
If you're shortlisted, we may contact you to arrange an interview. We will also email you the outcome of your application.
About this scholarship
The Scholarship was established in 2025 and 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