The Women in Information Technology Scholarship 2026 at Monash University supports high‑achieving female students who intend to pursue an undergraduate degree in information technology. This award helps eligible students focus on their studies and launch successful careers in the tech sector by providing financial support early in their academic journey.
About the Women in Information Technology Scholarship
Monash University offers the Women in Information Technology Scholarship to recognise and encourage talented female Year 12 (or IB) students who plan to enrol in an IT‑related undergraduate programme within the Faculty of Information Technology. The scholarship reflects Monash’s commitment to improving gender equity and expanding opportunities for women in the tech field.
Why Choose The Women in Information Technology Scholarship?
This scholarship helps reduce the financial burden of university study by providing funds that allow recipients to concentrate fully on academic performance and skill development. Women entering information technology gain support that empowers them to thrive in a competitive, fast‑growing industry and pursue leadership roles in tech careers.
Women in Information Technology Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- Host Institution: Monash University
- Scholarship Name: Women in Information Technology Scholarship
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Programme: Information Technology or related single/double degree offered by the Faculty of Information Technology
- Coverage: AUD 6,000 for one year (full‑time study of 48 credit points)
- Application Deadlines: June 30, 2026
- Number Offered: Up to 50 awards per year
Scholarship Benefits
Eligible students receive financial support and recognition that enhance their start to university life. Specifically:
- Provide AUD 6,000 for one year of full‑time undergraduate study.
- Alleviate some cost of study, enabling students to focus on coursework and personal development.
- Strengthen academic profiles with a merit‑based scholarship, supporting future leadership and industry opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Identify as female and be a current Year 12 or IB student, or have completed Year 12/IB in Australia in the previous year without undertaking other tertiary study.
- Intend to enrol in a single or double degree in the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University.
- Be one of the following: an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an Australian humanitarian visa holder, or an international student.
Required Documents
Since the scholarship is automatically assessed, students don’t need a separate application form. To ensure eligibility, applicants should:
- List an approved Monash IT course as a preference on the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) application.
- Provide supporting documentation for Monash admission (e.g., Year 12/IB results) through the normal enrolment process.
Application Process & Timeline
- Identify and choose a single or double degree within the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University.
- List the chosen IT programme as a preference via VTAC (for domestic applicants) or through the Monash application portal (for international applicants).
- Meet all Monash admission requirements for the selected degree.
- Monash automatically assesses eligible applicants for the Women in IT Scholarship — no separate scholarship application is needed.
- Await admission and scholarship offers; scholarship decisions are communicated alongside or after the university offer.
