Scholarship details
Study levels
Undergraduate
Student type
Current students
Study area
Engineering
Eligibility criteria
Struggling financially, From regional, rural or remote areas and Women
Citizenship
Australian
Application dates
- Applications open
- 9 April 2026
- Applications close
- 3 July 2026
What you'll receive
You’ll receive a scholarship valued at $15,000.
The scholarship will be paid as a stipend in three instalments of $5,000 per year for up to three years, following confirmation of your enrolment after the census date of each year, commencing Semester 1, 2026.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, participants must:
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa with a permanent home address in Australia
- be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at QUT
- identify as female.
You must be entering the equivalent of your second year and have completed 96 credit points in Semester, 2026:
- EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
Double degree
Students enrolled in one of the below engineering double award courses are eligible, provided they are entering the equivalent of their second, third, fourth, or final year of study and have completed a minimum of 192 credit points:
- (IX59) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) /Bachelor of Business
- (SE40) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) /Bachelor of Mathematics
- (SE60) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) /Bachelor of Information Technology
- (SE80) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) /Bachelor of Science
- (EV09) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) /Master of Project Management
- (EV11) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) /Master of Sustainable Infrastructure.
How to apply
By the closing date, 11:59pm Friday 3rd July 2026, you need to complete and submit the online application form including the following attachments:
- curriculum vitae (CV)/resume
- academic transcript
- written response to the selection criteria.
What happens next?
The Transoft Interactive team will review the written applications. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview with the team, who will then advise QUT of the successful candidate.
Conditions
About the scholarship
The Transoft Scholarship for Gender Equity in Civil Transport Engineering reflects Transoft Solutions’ commitment to advancing equity and excellence across the engineering profession. Designed to support women and underrepresented genders in civil transport engineering and related disciplines, the scholarship addresses persistent barriers to participation and progression. It provides financial assistance and professional development opportunities to help recipients thrive academically and build meaningful careers across the broader engineering sector.
As a global leader in specialised transportation software, Transoft Solutions develops advanced tools for aviation, civil infrastructure, transportation and operational professionals. The scholarship aligns with Transoft’s mission to build the world’s most trusted, innovative and intelligent transportation software, and to provide outstanding service to users worldwide. By investing in emerging engineers, Transoft supports its vision of empowering transportation professionals to create and operate safe and efficient infrastructure and systems, strengthening both the profession and the communities it serves.
Contact us
Faculty of Engineering - Engagement
- Phone
- 3138 1276
- engage.engineering@qut.edu.au
- Location
- Level 3, O Podium
- Gardens Point