Puttick Scholarship for Women in IT and Engineering
This scholarship will open in June 2026.
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Study area
- All study areas
- Scholarship focus
- Financial hardship
- Scholarship value
- $10,000 per year. YYou may also receive up to $10,000 for travel support for approved opportunities.
- Scholarship duration
- May vary
- Number awarded
- 1
- Applications open
- June 2026
- Applications close
- July 2026
This scholarship is part of the Liveris Academy Equity Scholarship Scheme.
See all scholarships in this scheme.
Eligibility
You're eligible if you:
- are a female student
- are a domestic student
- can demonstrate educational disadvantage as a result of financial, geographical, cultural or other personal circumstances
And you're intending to enrol as a full-time student in one of the below programs in 2022:
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- the Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
- a dual program including one of these programs.
How to apply
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS- The next available opportunity will be for Semester 1 2027, with applications opening July 2026.
Apply using the online application portal. You can save your progress and resume your application at any time.
You'll need to prepare:
- a cover letter
- your resume
- responses to 2 provided questions
- a copy of your reports from Year 11, Semester 2 and Year 12, Semester 1 or, if you are a current student, your most recent studies report, and
- a 1-minute video in response to a provided question.
Details of these requirements can be seen by clicking the Apply Now button - you will need to prepare all supporting documentation before you start your application.
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
We'll consider:
- demonstrated financial hardship
- academic achievements
- leadership potential, community service and/or engagement
- alignment with the graduate attributes of the Liveris Academy
- willingness to participate and contribute to co-curricular activities at UQ and through the Liveris Academy
- any other matter the selection committee considers relevant for your future academic success.
Preference may be given to students studying IT.
What happens next
We’ll email you to let you know when we've received your application. If you don't receive an email within 2 days of applying, email us at scholarships@eait.uq.edu.au
If you’re considered eligible, we’ll forward your application to a selection panel to review. If you’re successful, we will notify you in writing.
About this scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2021 under the Dow Chemical Challenge and is maintained by a gift from John and Gerri Puttick to encourage and support outstanding students in an Approved Program at UQ, through financial support and Membership with the Liveris Academy.