IGNITED (Initiative for a Girls Network in Information Technology and Engineering @ Deakin) Scholarships, Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria

These scholarships are awarded to the top female students entering an undergraduate course within the School of Engineering or School of Information Technology within the Faculty of Science and Technology.

Cash payment or student contributions up to $5000 per year plus academic mentor support.

Normal duration of the course.

Up to eight

To be eligible for this scholarship you must be:

• female
• an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa
• a commencing student (current Year 12 in 2012 in Australia) enrolling full time in one of  the Bachelor of Information Technology,  Bachelor of Engineering degrees or relevant combined degrees in a Commonwealth supported place.

Achieve a minimum ATAR of at least 80

Applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal.

Applications for 2013 are now closed. 

You will be required to email the Scholarships Office a current photograph of yourself, referencing your Scholarship Applicant ID number.