2026 AGW Fellowships
AGW is pleased to announce that in 2026 it will award the following Fellowships:
Two (2) Barbara Hale Fellowships: Value $10,000 each
These Fellowships are open to students who, being Australian citizens or permanent residents, are enrolled in a research doctorate in any discipline at any Australian university.
One (1) Jennifer Strauss Fellowship for research in the Humanities: Value $10,000
Applications for 2026 fellowship close midnight AEST Friday 13 February 2026.
View the 2026 Guidelines and make an application on the relevant form.
AGW Barbara Hale Fellowships
The AGW Barbara Hale Fellowships are open to women who are Australian citizens (or permanent residents of Australia) and are enrolled for a PhD degree by research in any discipline at an Australian university. The Fellowships are offered annually for the second and subsequent years of a doctoral program.
AGW Jennifer Strauss Fellowship
This Fellowship is offered biennially and is open to women who, being Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia, are enrolled at an Australian university for a PhD degree by research in the Humanities. Only citizens of Australia or Australian permanent residents may apply. The Fellowship is offered for the second and subsequent years of a doctoral program.
AGW Georgina Sweet Fellowship
This Fellowship is offered biennially and is open to women who, being Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia, are enrolled at an Australian university for a PhD degree by research in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine. Only citizens of Australia or Australian permanent residents may apply. The Fellowship is offered for the second and subsequent years of a doctoral program.
GWI Scholarships
AGW is a national affiliate (NFA) of Graduate Women International (GWI). GWI offers Fellowships and Grants for postgraduate international study similar to those offered by AGW.
Scholarships and Awards
A range of education awards are offered by associations of women graduates in NSW, South Australia, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia. These have their own priorities and guidelines and may be limited to applicants residing in the State or enrolled at one of their universities. For information consult the following:
- https://www.gwnsw.org.au
- http://www.afuwsa-trust.com.au/postgraduate-scholarships/
- http://gwq.org.au/awards/
- http://graduatewomenwa.org.au/scholarships/
- https://gradwomenvic.org.au/scholarships
