Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
9 Jan 2026
Applications close
10 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
$4,000 - $15,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Diane Lemaire Scholarship was established with a gift from Diane Lemaire is offered to students who is enrolled in the Doctor of Philosopy - Engineering and IT, identify as a woman and are undertaking a project or proposal that will enhance their research.
About the donor
Diane Lemaire was the first woman to graduate with an engineering degree from the University of Melbourne in 1942.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of between $4000–$15,000. The number and value of the awards made is at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
Amount:
$4,000 - $15,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
Approximately 4
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- be enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy- Engineering and IT in the field of Engineering;
- identify as a woman (cis-gender and transwomen);
- have met the requirements for confirmation of your candidature
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on the quality of their application.
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Engineering; Information technology and computer science
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How to apply
You must submit an application and include:
- Personal statement addressing the purpose of proposed research activities and the impact of funding on their PhD and research outcomes
- Budget outline for proposed research activities
- Curriculum vitae including leadership experience, publications or presentations related to their field of research and most recent progress report
- Statement of support from their supervisor
When will I know the outcome?
You can expect an outcome of your application six-eight weeks after the closing date.
Status:
Not open yet
The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.
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