Women in Finance Scholarship
This scholarship will open in January 2026.
- Enrolment status
- Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Study area
- Business and economics
- Scholarship focus
- Academic excellence, Diversity
- Scholarship value
- $5,000 per year
- Scholarship duration
- Up to two years
- Number awarded
- Up to 10
- Applications open
- January 2026
- Applications close
- February 2026
Eligibility
You're eligible if you:
- are a female
- are a domestic student
- are enrolled full-time and have completed at least 12 units of study in one the following programs:
- Bachelor of Commerce (or a dual program that includes a Bachelor of Commerce) in a declared Finance major
- Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)
- Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) with a declared Major in Finance
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Bachelor of Economics (or a dual program that includes a Bachelor of Economics) with a declared Major in:
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Economics of Strategy & Behaviour
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International & Financial Economics
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Quantitative Analysis
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Finance
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Bachelor of Mathematics (or a dual that includes either a Bachelor of Commerce or a Bachelor of Economics) with a declared Major in:
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Applied Mathematics
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Data Analytics and Operations Research
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Economics of Strategy & Behaviour
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International & Financial Economics
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Quantitative Analysis
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Finance
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- don't hold another scholarship that the Dean considers to be similar.
How to apply
Apply using the online application portal.
You'll need:
- a personal statement, in no more than 1,000 words, answering the following questions:
- why did you choose your field of study?
- what are your future career aspirations and where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- what impact will this scholarship have on you personally and professionally?
And:
- a copy of your CV
- proof of financial needs (if relevant) e.g. Centrelink statements, ATO statements, payslips, family income etc.
- a copy of your studies report
- any other documents relevant to your application such as certificates or references etc.
You can only upload one file per field. If you have multiple files, combine them in a single file.
Save your file using the naming format: Lastname-Firstname-Document type (e.g. SmithSam-supporting-evidence.zip).
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
We'll consider:
- academic achievements
- the strength of your personal statement
- any other matter that the selection committee considers relevant to your future success.
What happens next
If you're shortlisted, we may contact you to arrange an interview.
About this scholarship
Established in 2018 and supported by annual donation from Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd and Plato Investment Management Ltd, the purpose of these Scholarships are to encourage and assist female students to study finance, and pursue a career in quantitative finance, fund management or investment management.