The UTS Women in Engineering and IT Scholarships aim to encourage and support female students commencing studies in the Faculty of Engineering and IT at UTS. Offering two pathways that provide financial assistance, industry engagement, and a strong peer community to support your studies, build experience, and help you succeed in engineering or information technology.

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Key information

  • For: Women commencing undergraduate Engineering or IT at UTS
  • Co-op Scholarship: Up to $66,000 (over 4 years, includes industry placements)
  • Faculty Scholarship: $10,000 (first year support)
  • Duration: 4–5 years (Co-op)
  • Applications open: 1 June 2026
  • Applications close: 6 September 2026

There are two Women in Engineering and IT (WiEIT) scholarship pathways you can choose between. One focuses on industry experience, while the other focuses on supporting your studies.  

Here's how they work:

1. Women in Engineering Co-op Scholarship (industry experience) 

The UTS Women in Engineering Co-operative Scholarship is a four-year program with enrolment in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Diploma in Industry Practice is 5 years full time) which incorporates financial support combined with industry experience, mentoring and professional development while you study.

It offers:   

  • Up to $66,000 in financial support over four years (paid fortnightly)  
  • Three unpaid industry placements: 
    Year 1: 3 months (Nov – Feb) 
    Year 2: 6 months (Jul – Dec) 
    Year 4: 6 months (Jan – Jul)

Placements are unpaid as students will receive fortnightly scholarship payments supported by industry partners for the duration of the scholarship.

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2. Women in Engineering and IT Faculty Scholarship (student study support) 

This scholarship offers financial support in your first year of studies and can be applied to all Engineering and IT degree. 

  • $10,000 financial support in your first year

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What's the difference?

Feature Co-op scholarship Faculty scholarship
Financial support Yes Yes
Industry experience Yes No
Program structure Structured cohort program Flexible
Focus Career + experience Study support


Benefits of a WiEIT scholarship

Our Women in Engineering and IT (WiEIT) scholarships are designed to support you throughout your studies-financially, professionally, and personally so you can focus on building a strong future in engineering or information technology.

  • Reduce financial pressure while you study
    Receive financial support to help cover living costs, so you can spend more time focusing on your degree and career development.
  • Build real-world experience before you graduate (Co-op pathway)
    Complete structured industry placements where you’ll apply your skills in professional environments and gain insight into engineering and technology careers.
  • Graduate with practical, job-ready skills
    Develop hands-on experience, technical capability, and professional confidence valued by employers across engineering and IT industries.
  • Join a connected and supportive community
    Become part of a network of students, mentors, and industry professionals who support your growth and help you navigate your career.

" I realised it’s not just about financial support, it connected me to a cohort and a supportive community."

Noussayba Skendri

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Industry Practice (Data Science).

Your support network

At UTS, the Women in Engineering and IT community is designed to support you throughout your degree and beyond.

You’ll have access to:

  • Mentoring opportunities with experienced students and industry professionals
  • Networking events that connect you with peers, alumni, and employers
  • Workshops and development programs to build technical and professional skills
  • A peer community that shares experiences, advice, and support

This network helps you build confidence, expand your professional connections, and make informed decisions about your future in engineering or technology.

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Be part of a community that drives impact

For over 40 years, our Women in Engineering and IT (WiEIT) program has been empowering the next generation of engineers and IT professionals to excel in their chosen field.

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I think the main thing that motivated me to pursue IT is the fact that I hadn't really had much exposure to it.  I was just really curious about what else there was, especially at uni.

I was always good at science, and I was just interested in learning how things work. I did the Lucy Mentoring Programme. I got my internship because of an event at UTS. UTS has empowered me so much – so many opportunities that I don't think I would have gotten at any other uni.

There are a lot of ways that UTS has broken down barriers for women studying engineering and IT, but I think one of the most important things is being able to see women in leadership that you can resonate with so that you can visualise yourself in a similar position if that's what your goal is. 

What's really exciting about working in the field is that it gives me the opportunity to really get into real world problem solving and for me that's really exciting. I feel that I'm encouraged to excel and to reach my best potential regardless of my gender or cultural other identities.

As a lecturer, I hope my work and my practise as an academic will inspire the women in my class to expand their perspective on what it means to be an engineer. For women out there considering a STEM field as a career, it is rewarding. You're always growing.

Engineers are the ones who make the world go around, and it's a really great profession. I think you're really putting yourself at the forefront of innovation and real-world problem solving. You're the one who are going to make the next changes in the world, so get into it. 

Who should apply?

Women planning to study engineering or information technology at UTS who want support, direction and a strong start to their career.

You may be a strong fit if you: 

  • Are applying for an undergraduate engineering or information technology course  
  • Want to build real-world skills alongside your studies  
  • Value community and support
  • Are motivated to pursue a career in engineering or technology  
  • Want mentorship opportunities and exposure to industry

Eligibility criteria 

  1. You need to be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or holder of an Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa.
  2. Co-op scholarship: Be a recent school leaver*
    Faculty scholarship: Be a current or non-current school leaver commencing 1st year of an undergraduate degree study at the Faculty of Engineering and IT

*A recent school leaver refers to applicants who completed Year 12 in the two years prior to intake and have done no further study since within higher education (for example, current school leavers and anyone who took a gap year).

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