Scholarship details

Study levels

Postgraduate, Research and PhD

Student type

Future students and Current students

Study area

Architecture and built environment, Building and planning, Creative arts, Education and Science

Eligibility criteria

Struggling financially, From regional, rural or remote areas and Women

Citizenship

Australian

Application dates

Applications open
29 May 2026
Applications close
31 July 2026

What you'll receive

You will receive a scholarship valued at up to $12,500, paid as a one-off payment.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you must be an Australian citizen (including dual citizens).

You must also:

  • identify as female
  • be from a low-income background
  • be experiencing financial hardship
  • be from a regional, rural, or remote area
  • be enrolled in, or have been accepted for enrolment in, IF49 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in one of the following areas:
    • natural and physical sciences
    • architecture and building
    • creative arts
    • education.

How to apply

To apply for the Dr Laurie Cowled Learning Potential Fund PhD Scholarship, you must complete and submit the application form by Friday 31 July 2026.

As part of your application, you will be required to provide:

  • a copy of your current QUT academic transcript (if you are a current QUT student), or a previous academic transcript or academic record from another institution
  • a summary of your research proposal
  • an outline of your research background
  • a written response to the selection criteria
  • contact details for two referees.

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What happens next?

Applications will be reviewed by the selection panel and applicants will be notified of the outcome in due course.

Conditions

Terms and conditions for Dr Laurie Cowled AM Learning Potential Fund PhD Scholarship (PDF file; 172.5 KB)

About the scholarship

The Learning Potential Fund provides support through scholarships and bursaries to students experiencing financial need.

This scholarship is funded by philanthropist Dr Laurie Cowled AM, with the aim of supporting the education of women - particularly those from regional, rural, or remote backgrounds - who are undertaking doctoral studies in:

  • natural and physical sciences
  • architecture and building
  • education
  • creative arts.

Contact us

Scholarship Team

Phone
3138 7624
Int. phone
+61 7 3138 7624
Email
scholarships@qut.edu.au
Website
https://www.qut.edu.au/scholarships
Postal address
Queensland University of Technology
GPO Box 2434
Brisbane QLD 4001

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