Auto Women National Scholarship

Invest in Your Leadership Journey

The Auto Women National Scholarship supports women working across Australia’s automotive industry to strengthen their leadership capability, expand their professional networks and unlock new career opportunities.

Proudly supported by the Australian Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA), the scholarship provides access to industry-specific leadership development programs designed to help women thrive and progress within the automotive sector.

Whether you’re stepping into leadership for the first time or preparing for a more senior role, the Auto Women Queensland Scholarship can help you build the skills, confidence and connections to take the next step.

About the Scholarship

The Auto Women National Scholarship provides eligible women from across Australia with access to professional leadership development opportunities through Auto Women’s flagship programs.

Scholarship recipients may undertake either:

  • SPRINT HURDLES: A leadership development program for emerging leaders, supervisors and those looking to build confidence and capability in leadership roles.
  • ASCENSION: An executive leadership development program for experienced leaders ready to strengthen their strategic leadership skills and prepare for senior leadership opportunities.

For full details on program content, eligibility requirements and assessment rounds, please visit the Scholarships Information Page.

Assessment Rounds & Eligibility

Applications are accepted throughout the year and assessed twice annually.

  • Applications received by 31 March will be assessed in Round 1.
  • Applications received by 31 October will be assessed in Round 2.

To be eligible for a National Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Reside in Australia; and
  • Meet the eligibility requirements for their selected program.

Scholarship Sponsors

The National Scholarship is made possible through the support of organisations committed to increasing the representation, retention and advancement of women in the automotive industry.

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    Terms and Conditions of Entry:
    • Scholarship recipients will be selected by an assessment panel appointed by Auto Women and the relevant scholarship sponsor. The panel's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
    • Applications must be submitted online and include all required information. Applicants may be asked to provide additional information to support their application.
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    • Only one application per scholarship opportunity may be submitted during each assessment round.
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    • Auto Women reserves the right to verify the eligibility of applicants and to amend, suspend or cancel a scholarship round where necessary.
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