Business and Professional Women (BPW) Wendy Martin Education Encouragement Award 2025

Business and Professional Women (BPW) is offering the Business and Professional Women (BPW)  Wendy Martin Education Encouragement Award to a female student studying at Southern Cross University’s Coffs Harbour Campus. The scholarship aims to support women’s empowerment through supporting women on their learning and career path, enabling economic security and a chance to contribute to community.

BPW Australia is a community of women working to end gender inequity. Our members share an interest in the issues that affect working women in Australia and around the world today. BPW Australia is affiliated to BPW International, which has consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026
• Value$1,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorSouthern Cross University
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

Scholarship valued at $1,000

Requirements

Applicants applying for this scholarship must:

1. Identify as female
2. Be enrolled in the second year or later of on-campus studies in Coffs Harbour
3. Reside between Grafton and Nambucca and west to Dorrigo
4. Be facing a challenge impacting studies, such as financial hardship, family trauma, medical concerns, single parenthood, disability, or other challenges.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on:

1. An assessment of the personal introductory statement (150–250 words) explaining why they are applying for the scholarship and their aspirations through the completion of their chosen degree.

Application Deadline

February 15, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Southern Cross University on scuau.qualtrics.com to apply

For more details, visit Southern Cross University Scholarship webpage