About this scholarship

 

Each year, the National Security College within the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy at the Australian National University may offer a number of awards known as the National Intelligence Community and National Security College Scholarship for Women.

The objectives of the Award are to:

  • foster the talent of Australian women from a diverse background and skillset who are interested in national security and pursuing a career in the national intelligence community,
  • showcase the College's programs for high achievers, and
  • provide an opportunity to standout women who may otherwise be unable to undertake a Master of National Security Policy degree.

Funding for this Award has been provided by one or more Commonwealth government agencies in the National Intelligence Community (‘NIC’). The members of the NIC are as follows: the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (‘ACIC’), the Australian Federal Police (‘AFP’), the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (‘AGO’), the Australian Signals Directorate (‘ASD’), the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (‘ASIO’), the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (‘ASIS’), the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), the Defence Intelligence Organisation (‘DIO’), the Department of Home Affairs and the Office of National Intelligence (‘ONI’).

Duration

Payments made for program duration

Eligibility

Scholarship type

Academic

Student type

Domestic

Study level

Postgraduate/Masters, and Graduate certificate

Selection bases

Academic merit

The Award is available each year to a commencing NSC student who:

  1. is an Australian citizen;
  2. identifies as a woman;
  3. has received an offer for the Master of National Security Policy degree program; and
  4. is not employed, nor has accepted or been offered a position when the scholarship is accepted in:
    • the Australian Public Service (APS),
    • Australian Defence Force,
    • Australian Federal Police,
    • one of the NIC agencies, including those employed under other legislative provisions such as the ASIO Act or the Intelligence Services Act.

Ongoing eligibility

6 month extension available.

Key scholarship details

 

Application period

Open for applications

01-Sep-2026 to 30-Nov-2026


Value

100% tuition fee sponsorship


Number of scholarships awarded

-


Application requirement

An application is required for this scholarship.

Additional information

The scholarship provides tuition fee sponsorship for the duration of the eligible study program.

The recipient is responsible for making payment of all non-tuition fees including the student services and amenities fees by the prescribed date as set out by the University each session. Recipients of the Award are responsible for the costs of books, study materials, accommodation and all other costs of study.

Contact us

ANU Coursework Scholarship Office

If you have any questions about this scholarship, reach out to our team.

coursework.scholarships@anu.edu.au