BMD Women in Civil Engineering Scholarship

What you'll receive

You’ll receive a scholarship valued at $10,000. The scholarship will be paid as a stipend in two instalments of $5,000 per semester for up to one year, following confirmation of your enrolment after the census date of each semester, commencing Semester 1, 2027.

You must also maintain a minimum GPA of at least 4.5 to continue to receive the stipend.

Other benefits may include additional placement, internship or mentorship opportunities with BMD.

Eligibility

How to apply

Applications are currently closed. This scholarship is offered each year, with applications usually opening in December. Check back closer to this time for updates.

To apply for this scholarship, you will need to complete and submit the online application form by the closing date.

Your application should also include the following attachments:

• a copy of your academic record from HiQ site
• a copy of your resume/curriculum vitae (CV)
• a written response to the selection criteria
• a copy of any relevant supporting documentation.

What happens next?

Selection will be based on the following criteria:

• academic merit
• personal and educational achievements
• personal commitment to a career within the civil construction and/or design industries.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview with BMD, who will then advise QUT of the successful candidate. The interview panel may include representatives from BMD.

Both successful and unsuccessful candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application.

Conditions

Terms and conditions for BMD Women in Civil Engineering Scholarship (PDF file; 456.6 KB)

About the scholarship

BMD Group's mission is to power futures and create enduring legacies through a strong commitment to collaboration, delivering infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities.

Guided by core values of family, being driven, empowerment, and collaboration, BMD fosters a people-first culture that emphasizes respect, teamwork, continuous improvement, and trusted partnerships.

This scholarship also directly aligns with BMD's Gender Equality Action Plan involving specific initiatives to promote gender diversity and inclusion within the company and the wider construction industry. In addition, this opportunity extends the efforts led by internal working groups, which focus on identifying and addressing barriers to wormen's success and retention in the industry.