Elevate Australia Scholarship 2025 for STEM Subjects

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering (ATSE) has introduced an innovative program, Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM, aimed at addressing gender inequities in the STEM field. This program offers undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to women and non-binary individuals, fostering industry-academia collaborations, enhancing professional skills, and propelling recipients into leadership roles.

Here’s an in-depth look at the Elevate Program, including its benefits, eligibility criteria, application process, and deadlines.

Benefits of the Elevate Program

The Elevate Program provides a comprehensive package of support and resources to its scholars, including:

1. Scholarships: Financial support tailored to different levels of study.
2. Access to Events and Networking: Opportunities to connect with peers, industry leaders, and academia.
3. Mentoring: Guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
4. Ongoing Support: Continuous assistance throughout the scholars’ university studies.

Scholarship Categories

1# Leadership Scholarship 2025

• • Funding: Up to $70,000 for a maximum of two years.
  • Eligibility: Applicants with a STEM qualification looking to improve business acumen through further study, or those commencing a Master by Coursework in an eligible STEM field. Leadership capability is a key selection criterion.

2# Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2025

• • Funding: Up to $130,224.50 for a maximum of 3.5 years.
  • Eligibility: Applicants intending to commence a postgraduate research degree such as a Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy, or Master by Research in an eligible STEM field. Industry collaboration is prioritized.

3# Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

• • Funding: Up to $30,000 for a maximum of three years.
  • Eligibility: Applicants looking to commence an undergraduate degree such as a Bachelor or Associate degree in an eligible STEM field.

Eligibility Criteria

• Gender Identity: Open to women and non-binary individuals. ATSE is inclusive of various gender identities.
• Course Commencement: Only new enrolments at Australian universities in 2025 are eligible. Current students are not eligible for their existing courses.
• Visa Requirements: Applicants must be domestic students, with appropriate visas that allow indefinite stay in Australia.
• Eligible Degrees: Scholarships are for STEM degrees. Medicine, psychology, pharmacy, nursing, and other non-STEM degrees are not eligible.

Application Process

1. Application Form: https://atse.grantplatform.com/
2. Documentation: https://www.atse.org.au/what-we-do/pathways-into-through-stem/elevate/elevate-faqs/#scholarships
3. Category Changes: Contact ATSE to change your scholarship category before the deadline.
4. Multiple Scholarships: Ensure eligibility for holding multiple scholarships by consulting your university’s scholarship office.

Application Deadline: All applications and enquiries must be submitted by 5:00pm (AEST) on 29 August 2024.