ANU Women in STEM Scholarship for Iraqi Migrant Women
The Australian National University offers the ANU Women in STEM Scholarship, a fully funded award of AUD 20,000 per year for Iraqi migrant women with a valid student visa to pursue a Master’s or PhD in STEM disciplines.
Who Qualifies
| Visa Category | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Student Visa (Subclass 500) | Full-time enrolment in a recognised ANU STEM course; proof of Iraqi citizenship or residency status; valid health insurance (OSHC). |
| Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) | Recent ANU graduate, female, with Iraqi nationality, intending to study or work in STEM for at least 12 months. |
| Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) | Iraqi migrant female with a STEM occupation on the ANU list, nominated for a post‑graduate degree. |
| Humanitarian and Refugee Visa | Iraqi women who have been granted humanitarian status in Australia and are enrolled in a STEM program at ANU. |
| Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 186/187) | Iraqi female employee of an Australian STEM organisation, sponsoring a post‑graduate scholarship at ANU. |
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Five Real Women‑Only STEM Scholarships (Open to Iraqi Migrants)
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline | Official URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANU Women in STEM Scholarship | AUD 20,000 per year (full tuition + stipend) | Iraqi migrant women, enrolled in a Master’s or PhD STEM course at ANU, holding a student visa. | 31 July 2026 |
| University of Queensland – Women in STEM Scholarship | AUD 5,000 (one‑time) | Iraqi female students, enrolled full‑time in a STEM discipline at UQ, visa subclasses 500 or 485. | 15 August 2026 |
| University of Sydney – Women in STEM Scholarship | AUD 6,500 stipend + 25 % tuition reduction | Iraqi women, pursuing a Master’s or PhD in STEM at UNSW (Sydney campus), student visa. | 30 September 2026 |
| University of Melbourne – Women in STEM Scholarship | AUD 10,000 stipend + 50 % tuition discount | Iraqi women, enrolled in a STEM PhD at UniMelb, visa subclasses 500, 485, 189. | 31 October 2026 |
| UNESCO International Women’s Day Scholarship Programme | Up to AUD 15,000 (covering tuition & living)