Women In IT Scholarship

About BizCover

BizCover is a leading Insurtech company that operates across Australia and New Zealand. We have streamlined the process of purchasing insurance for small businesses through our online platform.

BizCover has already helped more than 150,000 small businesses find suitable and affordable insurance and was ranked in the Top 50 Fast Growing Tech companies by Deloitte in 2018.

By combining insurance knowledge with technology expertise, BizCover has optimised the online insurance buying experience. We are looking for great IT talent to join our team!

About the Scholarship

As our world becomes more digital and globalised, the need for IT workers is increasingly important. However, only 28% of Australian IT employees are female, and only 1 in 4 IT graduates are female.

BizCover seeks to support women in this field through the scholarship, which recognises the dedication of university students and encourages them to pursue a career in IT. To apply for the scholarship, applicants will need to answer the specified question (in ‘Entry Criteria’ below).

Entry Criteria

Application Question

In 1000 words, describe an IT-related project you have previously been involved in, or wish to pursue after study.

Who Can Apply?

Female students that are currently studying in the following degrees (or the equivalence of these degrees)

• Bachelor of Engineering
• Bachelor of Data Science
• Bachelor of Cyber Security
• Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence
• Bachelor of Business Information Systems
• Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology
• Bachelor of Design Computing
• Bachelor of Advanced Computing
• Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
• Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
• Certificate III in Information Technology
• Certificate IV in Cyber Security

Value and Duration:

The Scholarship will reward the winner with a once off payment of $AUD 10,000.

The winner will have the opportunity to work for BizCover in a 3 month paid work placement program.*

Applications Open: 12:01am, Monday 1 January 2024
Applications Closed: 11:59pm, Friday 28 February 2025
Scholarship Winner Announced: 10:00am, Monday 14 March 2025

Selection Criteria

Video interviews over Zoom will be conducted to decide the scholarship winners amongst all applicants.

Selection criteria:

1. Past involvement in IT related projects

2. Academic achievement at school

3. Characteristics and communication skills

Terms and Conditions

1.This scholarship is open to female students based in Australia only.  2. The applicants may be required to show evidence of their course enrolment. 3. The applicants may be required to show transcripts and/or up-to-date subject marks. 4. Video interviews will be conducted to decide the scholarship winner based on a combination of past involvement in IT related projects, Academic achievement, Characteristics and communication skills. 5. BizCover office address: 338 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. 6. The $10,000 scholarship payment is a once-off payment after the scholarship is granted to the applicant. The $10,000 payment can be arranged without the student participating in the workplace program. Each individual is eligible for one scholarship grant only. 7. Work Placement Details: This is a paid program, with work pay rates and benefits to be discussed with the applicants before they commence the workplace program with BizCover. Work hours will be discussed between BizCover and the applicant based on the applicant’s availability. 8. The three-month work placement can start on a mutually agreed date between BizCover and the applicant. The three-month work placement will take place in Sydney and is optional. Please be aware that accommodation and travel expenses are not covered by BizCover. 9. The 3-month work placement is at the total discretion of BizCover. Work pay rates will not be less than the relevant industry award. 10. Only applicants who meet the application criteria for the grant will be contacted by BizCover. 11. The applicants need to be a citizen or a permanent resident of Australia. 12. If unsuccessful, applicants can resubmit their application in the next round.

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