The Gippsland Water Scholarship is open to domestic commencing students, who identify as a woman/female and are undertaking undergraduate studies in engineering (preferred) or science at the Gippsland Campus. Ongoing scholarship for the first three years of their studies, with the possibility of a 12-week placement between third and fourth year studies, if applicable and approved.

Eligibility

• Domestic student
• New/commencing student in 2026
• Identifies as a woman/female
• Enrolled in one of the following courses:
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
• Studying at the Gippsland Campus
• Applicants who reside in and have attended secondary school in the Gippsland region
• Able to maintain a credit GPA or equivalent within the current year

Scholarship Amount 

1 Scholarship Available 

Valued up to $9,000 over three years.

The recipient will receive $3,000 in two instalments: $1,500 after the first census date and $1,500 after the second census date for three years of their studies.

Conditions 

• Active and enrolled for the full year post census date. 
• Students who defer their offer or take a leave of absence will forfeit their award.
• Can be full-time or part-time enrolled.
• Students are to maintain current contact details. If you cannot be contacted by mail, email or telephone in relation to this scholarship, your scholarship may be terminated.

How to apply 

Read the Selection and Administration Guidelines to check your eligibility. 

• Once applications open you will need to complete the application form questions and provide the required written references. 
• Please note all applications will require two written references. If you are unsure what to provide in a written reference, please refer to the example reference.  

Reference letter

A reference letter is a written recommendation from someone who knows your situation well. This person: 

• should be at least 18 years old. 
• have known you for at least a year or for the entire time you were in the situation. 
• not be a close family member. 
• not live with you. 
• and be able to speak about your situation without needing you to explain it to them. 

Reference letters can be written by supervisors, co-workers, clients, teachers, or professors. 

Please note, that the reference letters must not be older than 12 months from submission date. Reference letters that do not meet the requirements will be deemed as invalid.

If you're unsure about what to include in a reference letter, you can look at an example reference for guidance.

Information Privacy Procedure

Please read the Information Privacy Procedure before entering your profile in Scholarships and Grants portal. Entering and submitting scholarship applications will constitute your consent to using your personal information as detailed in the Information Privacy Procedure.