Pat Richardson Scholarship for Women in Engineering

The Pat Richardson Scholarship for Women in Engineering is an undergraduate scholarship for female students enrolled in approved engineering programs at The University of Queensland. The scholarship supports students in electrical engineering and related approved fields. It provides a monetary award of $10,000 and may be held for up to three years depending on study year and eligibility. The scholarship was established in 2025 and is maintained by an annual donation from J&P Richardson Industries in memory of Patricia Richardson.

$10,000 monetary award; scholarship may be held for up to three years depending on eligibility

Domestic female students enrolled full-time in an approved undergraduate or honours engineering program (Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering / Master of Engineering, or an engineering dual program) who have completed the required number of units and do not hold a similar scholarship as determined by the Associate Dean.

Apply using the UQ application portal. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a resume and a copy of their studies report from mySI-net; shortlisted applicants may be interviewed.