Funding & benefits
“$10,000 p.a.”
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
The Rio Tinto Excellence Scholarship pays $10,000 per year for two years. It is available to two domestic female undergraduate students at the University of Queensland. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an approved engineering program and have completed between 14 and 34 units. You must also demonstrate financial hardship and not hold another scholarship.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Engineering & Technology. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
At a glance
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- are a female student
- are enrolled full-time in an approved engineering program (listed below)
- have completed at least 14 units but not more than 34 towards an approved program
- can demonstrate financial hardship (i.e., Centrelink statements, ATO notice, etc.)
- do not hold another scholarship that the Associate Dean Engineering or Associate Dean Science considers to be similar.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or associated engineering dual program in Mining Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or associated engineering dual program or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Master in Engineering in: Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering, or
- Electrical Engineering, or
- Chemical Engineering, or
- Civil Engineering.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science with a major in Earth Science.
- You're eligible if you:
- Approved Programs:
- Domestic students only (student type: Domestic, as classified by the awarding institution).
- Approved Programs: Selection criteria: demonstrated financial hardship
Selection criteria
- demonstrated financial hardship
- personal and leadership qualities
- potential to succeed in the engineering, computer and/or science profession
- any other matter that the selection committee considers to be relevant.
- past recipients of a Rio Tinto Scholarship
- past participants in a Rio Tinto Internship.
- We'll consider:
- Preference may be given to applicants who are:
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at Undergraduate level working in Engineering & Technology. On nationality, the record states: Domestic students only (student type: Domestic, as classified by the awarding institution). The closing date is 126 days away, so there is time to prepare a considered application.
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Undergraduate.
- Study area: Engineering & Technology.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: Domestic students only (student type: Domestic, as classified by the awarding institution)..
- Study destination: Australia.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
- Apply using the online application form.
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What funding comes with Rio Tinto Excellence Scholarship - Women in Engineering?
University of Queensland states: "$10,000 p.a."
Which nationalities are eligible?
The eligibility record states: Domestic students only (student type: Domestic, as classified by the awarding institution).
Which degree level does Rio Tinto Excellence Scholarship - Women in Engineering support?
It is for Undergraduate level applicants at University of Queensland in Australia.
How long do I have to apply?
Applications close on 7 Mar 2027. That is 126 days from now.
When do applications open?
Applications open on 15 January 2027.
How many awards are made?
2.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Queensland's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 31 Oct 2026 · Verified 8 h ago
Timeline context
- Closes in 126 days (Sunday 7 March 2027).
About University of Queensland
University of Queensland is based in Australia and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.