QUT Laurie Cowled Indigenous Australian Scholarship for Business Students Opens
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is offering the Laurie Cowled Indigenous Australian Scholarship for Business Students, providing A$7,500 in financial support to an eligible Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander woman studying business at the university.
The scholarship is available to both future and current QUT students and is designed to reduce financial barriers while supporting Indigenous women pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate business education.
Laurie Cowled Indigenous Australian Scholarship: Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Queensland University of Technology |
| Scholarship | Laurie Cowled Indigenous Australian Scholarship for Business Students |
| Value | A$7,500 |
| Duration | One year |
| Study Area | Business |
| Study Level | Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
| Student Type | Future and current students |
| Key Criteria | Indigenous Australian, woman and financial need |
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must identify as female and be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. They must also be commencing or continuing an eligible business programme at QUT.
Eligible programmes include:
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business – International
- Master of Business
- An eligible double degree containing a Bachelor of Business component
Both full-time and part-time students can apply. QUT also specifically encourages school-leavers and TAFE graduates to consider the scholarship.
How Much Will the Scholarship Pay?
The successful applicant will receive A$7,500 over one year. QUT states that the scholarship is paid directly into the recipient's nominated bank account in two instalments after the relevant semester census dates.
The financial support can help reduce the cost pressures associated with university study and allow recipients to devote more time to their degree, professional development and community activities.
How Are Applicants Selected?
The scholarship is not awarded solely on academic marks. QUT assesses eligible candidates using several factors, including:
- Academic merit
- Financial need
- Involvement with the Indigenous community
Preference may be given to eligible applicants who have not previously received the Laurie Cowled Scholarship.
How to Apply
Students need to submit the scholarship application through QUT's designated online application process. Applicants should prepare clear information about their studies, financial circumstances, academic progress and involvement with Indigenous communities.
Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for an interview with the scholarship selection panel before the final recipient is chosen.
Conditions for Scholarship Recipients
Recipients must remain enrolled in their eligible QUT business degree for the duration of the scholarship. They are also required to maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0 and pass their enrolled units.
Recipients may also be asked to participate in activities promoting the scholarship, such as providing a testimonial.
About the Laurie Cowled Scholarship
Dr Laurie Cowled AM established the Cowled Foundation after the death of her husband in 2005, with a focus on encouraging business leadership and educational opportunities for young Australian women.
The scholarship partnership with QUT specifically supports Indigenous women completing business studies and preparing for careers in business.
Applicants Should Check the Current Deadline
QUT's current scholarship finder has displayed a very short application window for the 2026 round, while the dedicated scholarship page is already showing application information for 2027. Students interested in applying should therefore check the live QUT scholarship portal immediately for the current closing time and submission status.
