Diane Lemaire Scholarship

This scholarship is made possible through a bequest from the late Diane Lemaire, who was the first woman to graduate with an engineering degree from the University of Melbourne in 1942. It's available to outstanding female PhD students in the Faculty of Engineering & IT to fund a project or proposal that will enhance the applicant's PhD and research outcomes.

Applications open

5 Jan 2024

Applications closed

5 Mar 2024

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Single payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student
International student

Total value

$4,000 - $15,000

Applicable study areas

Computing and Information; Engineering

Number of scholarships awarded

Approximately 3

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • be a PhD candidate currently enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology; and
    • identify as a woman. Both cis-women and trans women Graduate Researchers are encouraged to apply

    Selection criteria

    Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • Academic merit, assessed via supporting documents such as CV, most recent progress report (where applicable);
    • Impact of proposed project on your research outcomes;
    • Quality of research, assessed by your supervisor's statement of support and strength of your personal statement.
  • Application process

    Submit an online application via the Faculty of Engineering & IT Graduate Research Summer Round Scholarships webpage.

  • When will I know the outcome?

    You can expect an outcome of your application six-eight weeks after the closing date.

What are the benefits?

In 2024, one or more awards of between $4,000–$15,000 are available. The number and value of the awards made is at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

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.