Scholarship details

Study levels

Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Student type

Future students and Current students

Study area

Business

Eligibility criteria

Indigenous Australian, Struggling financially and Women

Citizenship

Australian or New Zealand

Application dates

Applications open
25 September 2023
Applications close
5 November 2023

What you'll receive

You'll receive $7,500 over one year, paid in two semester instalments.

Half of each instalment will be paid towards your fees, and half will be paid into your nominated bank account, post-census.

Eligibility

You must:

  • identify as female
  • be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
  • be commencing or continuing your business studies at QUT in 2024
  • be studying a Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business - International, Master of Business, or a double degree that includes a Bachelor of Business component
  • be enrolled full-time or part-time.

School-leavers and TAFE graduates are encouraged to apply.

All eligible students are encouraged to apply, although preference will be given to students who have not previously received this scholarship.

Applications are assessed on the basis of academic merit, Indigenous community involvement and financial need.

How to apply

Complete the online application form:

Apply now

What happens next?

We'll email you to let you know we've received your application.

If you've been shortlisted, we'll contact you to arrange an interview with the selection panel. This is generally scheduled for December.

We'll send you written confirmation of the outcome of your application.

Conditions

You must:

  • remain enrolled in your business degree for the duration of the scholarship
  • maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 4 and passes in all units for the duration of the scholarship
  • participate in marketing the scholarship if requested by the QUT (by providing testimonials for advertising materials, for example).

About the scholarship

Laurie Cowled founded the Cowled Foundation following her husband's death in 2005 in an effort to foster business leadership and scholarship amongst young Australian women.

Laurie is pleased to work with QUT to fund this scholarship to support a female Indigenous business student in her studies and to pursue a career in business.

QUT and the Laurie Cowled Foundation are committed to supporting Indigenous women complete their business studies at university.

Contact us

Business and Law Scholarships

Phone
3138 4632
Int. phone
+61 7 3138 4632
Email
buslaw.scholarships@qut.edu.au
Postal address
Business Scholarships, QUT Business School
GPO Box 2434
Brisbane QLD 4001

Testimonials

Kathryn Dorante

The financial freedom has meant I can dedicate my time to worthwhile extra-curricular activities and give back to my community.

Recipient of the Laurie Cowled Scholarship for female Indigenous business students

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