NHP Women in Electrical Engineering Scholarship

This scholarship provides up to $7,500 per year for up to two years.

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• identify as a woman
• be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder
• be enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (Honours) (BH075) for the duration of your program (minimum of 36 credit points per semester)
• be in your third or fourth year of study in 2026
• have a Grade Point Average (GPA) to date of 2.5 or higher
• be willing to participate in an interview, if shortlisted*
• be committed to engage with mentoring, industry exposure, and development opportunities
• provide a personal statement outlining goals, achievements, and motivation for applying

*RMIT has a great range of online career support resources available including a prepare for interviews section. Here you can upload your CV and practice mock interview questions. Visit RMIT’s online career support for how to prepare for interviews.

Complete the online application by the close date. Partial applications will not be assessed.

Supporting documentation

Depending on your circumstances, you will need to provide different types of evidence and material to support your scholarship application. Applications without supporting documents will not be considered.

You will need:

• A curriculum vitae, no more than two pages in length. Visit RMIT’s Careers team online resources for building your own resume (CV).

Please visit Supporting Your Application for more information.

Application questions

It is expected that the online application will take approximately thirty minutes to complete. The main application questions are listed below to allow you time to prepare your answers in advance prior to starting the online application.

• What motivated you to choose your RMIT program? Include the steps you have taken to achieve your educational goals.
• What are your future plans and career aspirations?
• Describe your two best academic achievements or learning experiences in your program thus far.

Find out more about applying for scholarships.

Applications are now open. 

Applications close 11:59PM Sunday 8 February 2026. No late applications will be accepted.

View the Coursework Scholarships Office’s terms and conditions (PDF, 698KB).

NHP Electrical Engineering Products is a market-leading provider of electrical and automation solutions across Australasia, with more than 55 years of industry excellence. With over 17 branches strategically located throughout Australia and New Zealand, NHP is recognised for its deep technical expertise, customer-focused service model, and commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality engineering solutions.  As a proud partner to industries ranging from manufacturing and infrastructure to energy, mining, and utilities, NHP plays a pivotal role in supporting the region’s technological advancement. NHP is also strongly committed to shaping the future of the engineering workforce by fostering talent, diversity, and equal opportunity across the sector.

NHP Women in Electrical Engineering Scholarship has been established to support a high-achieving female student currently undertaking undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering. Beyond financial assistance, the scholarship offers exclusive access to NHP’s industry expertise through professional experiences, mentorship, and tailored development opportunities with engineering leaders across the business.

NHP is committed to empowering the next generation of female engineers—helping them thrive academically, grow professionally, and contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and innovative engineering community.

Find out how to contact the Coursework Scholarships Office.