Overview & Eligibility

Women’s Network Australia Bursary

Womens Network

About This Bursary

The inaugural Women in Business Bursary is proudly offered by Women’s Network Australia (WNA) to support women pursuing business or entrepreneurial studies. WNA is a leading national network for women in business, dedicated to fostering lifelong learning, financial capacity and supporting the health and wellbeing of women in business.  

This bursary is designed to assist at woman at any stage of her academic journey, from Year 12 through to postgraduate studies, with a particular focus on re-entering the workforce or establishing a business. Through this initiative, WNA aims to encourage and equip future female business leaders with the skills and resources to thrive in their chosen fields. First Nations’ women and those from CALD backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The value of the bursary is $1,500.

Important Dates

  • Saturday 12th April 2025 – Applications open.
  • Monday 2nd June 2025 – Applications close. Applications emailed or post-marked after that date will not be considered.
  • Monday 7th July 2025 – All applicants will be advised of the selection panel’s decision after 7th July 2025. Please note that no correspondence will be entered into for feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
  • The Bursary Presentation will be held on Saturday 19th July 2025 at Women’s College, University of Queensland. We welcome the attendance of the successful recipient of each bursary to this function, where there will be the opportunity to meet your sponsor and other bursary recipients.

Important Information

2 Step Process

There are two key steps to apply for this bursary:

Step 1 – Check Eligibility and 

Step 2 – Submit An Application – this occurs on the Zealous platform. You will be provided with a link at the end of the eligibility check. You will be asked to create a Zealous account with your name and email before you can proceed.

To be eligible to apply for this bursary, you must meet each of the specified Eligibility Criteria and be able to address the Selection criteria (as listed in Step 1 below).

The Selection Criteria is used to assess your application.

In Step 2 of the process, you will be provided with helpful hints to complete your application.

You are invited to Start Step 1 – Check Eligibility

Please Note

1. You may apply for more than one bursary if you meet the relevant criteria. A separate application is required for each bursary.

2. Preference will be given to applicants who have not been a previous recipient in the NCWQ Bursary Program.

Confidentiality

The details which you provide in the application are held in strict confidence and are accessed only by the Bursary Selection Panel members of the National Council of Women of Queensland Inc (“NCWQ”) Bursary Program and the Bursary Sponsor. Information contained in the application is to only be used for the purpose of administration of the NCWQ Bursary Program. The information will not be disclosed to any third party without prior written permission from the Applicant.

STEP 1 - Check Your Eligibility

Applications for the 2025 Bursary Program are now open.

Check your eligibility below.

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Thank you to our generous Bursary Program Sponsors

Bursary Enquiries

We welcome enquiries from potential bursary partners and bursary applicants. Please contact the NCWQ Bursary Program Manager, Kathy Cavanagh.