The Sir William Tyree Women in Engineering Scholarship (Scholarship) has been developed to support female and non-binary students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds, throughout their course of study.

The Tyree Foundation has established scholarships for engineering students across all Australian states. 

• Future Students

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Engineering courses

• Undergraduate

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa

• Need Based
• Merit Based

The Scholarship will provide the following support for up to a maximum of 4 years (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits):

• A total value of $60,000 paid as a cash stipend of $7,500 per semester. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Double degrees are not considered eligible

Applicants must meet all the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Sir William Tyree Women in Engineering Scholarship: 

• Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen
• Selected Curtin University as a preference through TISC or apply direct to Curtin to undertake an eligible degree in 2026
• Receive a course offer into an eligible degree at Curtin University in Semester 1, 2026
• Will enrol full-time (100 credits per study period) at Curtin University in semester 1, 2026
• Demonstrated financial hardship and low socioeconomic status
• Identify as female or non-binary
• Not be in receipt of any other scholarships that are from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose

Step 1: Access application form

• Application form can be accessed 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 equity scholarships that you are eligible for in this round.
• If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student and would like to be considered for all scholarships (equity and merit) available in this round, we recommend that you apply for the "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program".

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 under the Applying for scholarships link on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date is listed at the top of the page
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted.

Step 4: Receipt

• Application receipt will be sent to the email address provided when you created your Curtin account, once your application has been submitted.

Step 5: Assessment

• Applications for the Scholarship will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Written statement of up to 500 words detailing disadvantage
  • Financial need and/or educational disadvantage
  • Socio-economic background
  • Performance in interview (if required)
• Preference given to students who have completed Curtin's Girls+ Engineering Tomorrow (GET) Network Program

Step 6: Shortlist for Interview (Only applies if an interview is required)

• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and sent an interview date/time in late November 2025
• Shortlisted applicants must be available for the designated interview time
• Interviews (if required) will be held between 9th - 12th December 2025

Step 7: Outcome

• Outcome will be sent via the email address listed through TISC or your direct Curtin course application after main round course offers (all successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified)

Step 8: Acceptance

• Successful applicants must return acceptance documents by the deadline stipulated in the terms and conditions

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient need and merit
• Deferral of this scholarship is not permitted

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Maintain full-time enrolment (minimum 100 credit points) in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) each study period at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 60 each study period
• Pass all units attempted each study period

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

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

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.