Margaret Mittelheuser Memorial Women in Finance Scholarship
This scholarship will open in November 2026.
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student, Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Postgraduate coursework
- Study area
- Business and economics
- Scholarship focus
- Financial hardship
- Scholarship value
- Up to $10,000
- Scholarship duration
- Maximum duration is the length of the Approved Program
- Number awarded
- Up to 3
- Applications open
- November 2026
- Applications close
- March 2027
Eligibility
You’re eligible if you:
- current or future domestic female postgraduate student
- are enrolled or will be enrolling in any of the following programs:
- Master of Finance and Investment Management
- Master of Commerce with a declared Applied Finance major
- can demonstrate financial hardship by providing documentary evidence
- can demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing finance.
How to apply
Apply using the online application form.
You'll need:
- evidence of financial hardship.
You'll also be asked to tell us about:
- your interest in pursuing study in the area of finance.
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
We’ll consider:
- the quality and depth of your personal statement responses
- evidence of financial hardship
- strength of interest in pursuing study in the area of finance
What happens next
The selection committee will meet soon after the closing date and will notify you of the outcome in writing. If you’re shortlisted, we may contact you to arrange an interview.
About this scholarship
The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and support female students experiencing financial need to study finance at The University of Queensland.