2023 - Semester 1 - Women in Finance and Economics Scholarship

Status: Closed

Applications open: 17/01/2023
Applications close: 8/03/2023

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About this scholarship
Description/Applicant information

The purpose of the Women in Finance and Economics Scholarship is to encourage and assist women to enter, re-enter and achieve leadership roles across financial services. The scholarship is funded by the Office for Women, Prime Minister and Cabinet and facilitated by the Financial Planning Association.

The Financial Planning Association® (FPA®) is the primary membership organisation for financial planning practitioners who want to master the practice of financial planning, and who are committed to shaping the future of the profession. 
As part of this continued commitment to excellence and with support from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Office for Women, FPA wish to provide meaningful equity opportunities for our students in pursuing finance and economics education. 

Student type

• Current Students

Faculty

• Faculty of Business and Law

Course type

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate coursework

Citizenship

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident

Scholarship base

• Need Based

Value

The Women in Finance and Economics Scholarship will provide the following support:

• A one-off payment (maximum of $10,625.00) for the cost of student tuition fees at Curtin University (excluding student services and amenities fee (SSAF))

Scholarship Details
Eligible courses

• A Bachelor of Commerce - with one of the following majors or double majors: 
  Economics 
  Accounting & Finance 
  Finance & Financial Planning 
  Economics & Finance
• Master of Finance

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for the Women in Finance and Economics Scholarship: 

• Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or Australia Global Special Humanitarian Visa (Subclass 202)
• Identify as female
• Commencing an eligible undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree at Curtin University in semester 1 or trimester 1, 2023
• Must not be an undergraduate applicant previously enrolled in a Tertiary or Diploma level Finance and/or Economics course
• Be of a low socio-economic status and consider themselves to be in financial need

Application process

Step 1: Access application form

• Application form can be accessed via the ‘My Studies’ tab in OASIS or via the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
• Please note that this link will direct you to the general "Equity Scholarship Program" application form. Once you submit your application, you will then be considered for all scholarships that you are eligible for in this round.

Step 2: Complete

• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• Tips on how to complete your application can be found on the ‘Applying for scholarships’ link on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date is listed at the top of the page and within the Scholarships Channel on OASIS
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt

• Application receipt will be sent to student email once application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment

• Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
  • Strength of personal statement addressing financial hardship
  • Demonstration of financial hardship including socio-economic background, financial need assessment and special considerations
  • Preference will be given to applicants who meet all or some of the additional criteria:
    • Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
    • Young age (between 16 and 35 years of age)
    • Residing in, or relocating from a rural or remote area
    • Re-Entering the workforce,
    • Mature aged (50 years of age or more)
    • New Migrant

Step 6: Outcome

• All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 6-8 weeks of the scholarship closing date

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants must accept the terms and conditions via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) by the deadline

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient need

Enrolment Requirements

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Maintain an enrolment (minimum 25 credits) per study period in the course of received offer of the Scholarship at Curtin
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 60 each study period
• Pass all units attempted

Enquiries

Scholarships Office

E: [email protected]

T: 1300 222 888

Frequently Asked questions: https://askcurtin.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/scholarship

Further Information

For further information about applying for scholarships including important dates and tips for preparing your application, utilise the resources available on the Applying for Scholarships webpage.

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