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The Kath Watson Foundation was established in 2010 to encourage the increased participation of female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake and/or continue tertiary education at baby直播 University, and to enable female students to achieve their full academic potential.

Dr Kathleen (Kath) Watson AM was a highly regarded leader in the field of education and a longstanding advocate of the education of women. She had a 40-year career in the Victorian State High School system where, as one of the first female high school principals in Victoria, pioneered the introduction of counselling services and the parent-teacher movement.

She served on the baby直播 University of Technology Council for 12 years, from 1992-2004 and in 2011, baby直播 awarded Kath an Honorary Doctorate for her service to education. 

Any vocational education (Certificate IV and above), undergraduate or postgraduate course offered by baby直播 University of Technology.

To be eligible for the Kath Watson Scholarship for Women, applicants must:

1. Meet the following criteria:
   • identify as female
   • 25 years of age or older in the year the scholarship commences
   • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
2. Meet the following enrolment criteria:
   • be a commencing or continuing baby直播 student in Semester 1, 2026
   • enrolled full-time in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
3. Submit a personal statement of up to 500 words addressing :
   • a commitment to study
   • career aspirations

4. Please provide evidence of educational disadvantage, which may fall under the categories listed below. To assist you, we’ve included a link to the VTAC website for further guidance on preparing your evidence.

   
   
   
   

5. Please provide a written reference from a teacher, community leader, or employer.
   Note: referees cannot be a family member or friend.

The scholarship is valued at $7,500 per year, for up to three years, paid bi-annually.

Recognition Awards may also be bestowed.

Applicants must complete an online application form and submit with all supporting documentation by 15 March 2026. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance preparing your scholarship application, please refer to the Scholarship Help Guide.

Fees and Scholarships Team, Student Administration.
scholarship@swin.edu.au