We are delighted to offer the following scholarships for Semester 1 2027:
These scholarships recognise outstanding leadership, with a commitment to enhancing women’s rights and opportunities.
The part-timeÌýMBAÌýhas a strong focus on developing the personal and interpersonal skills needed to lead in today’s hyper-connected, global environment.Ìý
This degree is designed for professionals with 3-5 years of relevant experience looking to take their career to the next level and break into senior management.
The UN Women MBA Australia ScholarshipÌýis open to applicants who meet the eligibility criteria for the program, and covers the fullÌýpart-time MBAÌýtuition fees for a maximum of four years of part-time study.Ìý
The ExecutiveÌýMBAÌýis designed for experienced leaders with 10+ years relevant experience seeking to broaden their perspective, navigate uncertainty and lead with enterprise-wide accountability in a complex global environment.Ìý
The UN Women MBA Australia ScholarshipÌýis open to applicants who meet the eligibility criteria for the program, and covers 66% Executive MBAÌýtuition fees for a for the duration of the degree (18 months).Ìý
Entrants must complete an initial scholarship applicationÌýand submit a statement of motivation.
Applications open
Monday 6 July 2026
Applications close
10am, Monday 17 August 2026
Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an in-person group discussion forum and submit a short reflective essay.
Discussion forumÌý
Thursday 17 September 2026
Reflective essays due
10am, Monday 21 September 2026
Shortlisted applicants are invited to attend an interview with the judging panel.
Finalist interviewsÌý
Thursday 15 October 2026
Recipient announced
To be confirmed.Ìý
The UN Women Australia MBA Scholarships are open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria for admission to the part-timeÌýÌýor the Executive MBA at the ±¬ÁÏÍõ.
Applicants need not have applied for the degree prior to applying for the scholarship – however – only those applicants deemed eligible for entry to the MBA or Executive MBA via the prevailing admissions processes are eligible to be awarded the relevant scholarship.
The degree is currently not available to international students requiring a student visa. Current students enrolled in the ±¬ÁÏÍõ MBA and Executive MBA, ±¬ÁÏÍõ employees and UN Women Australia employees are not eligible to apply.
The ±¬ÁÏÍõ Business School and UN Women Australia joined forces in 2014 and share a commitment to advancing gender equality at the most senior levels of the nation's public, corporate and not-for-profit sectors, and in a united goal to further women's education.
We have partnered with UN Women Australia to recognise outstanding leadership, with a commitment to enhancing women’s rights and opportunities.
