About this scholarship
The Australian National University (ANU) may offer an award known as the Plato Investment Management Women in Finance Scholarship.
The objective of the award is to support students who identify as women who are undertaking an undergraduate program at the College of Business and Economics (CBE).
There is an additional opportunity for the Award recipient to complete a paid internship at Plato Investment Management Ltd in Sydney providing a real-world experience to complement the complex research skills learnt on campus.
Funding for this Award is provided by Dr Don Hamson, Plato Investment Management Ltd.
Field of study
Finance, Actuarial Studies, Statistics
Duration
Payments made for a fixed number of years
Payment made for 2 years
Eligibility
Scholarship type | Academic |
Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Undergraduate/Bachelor |
Selection bases | Academic merit, Gender |
The Award is available each year to a continuing ANU student who:
- is a domestic student;
- identifies as female;
- is enrolled in either:
- the Bachelor of Finance (BFIN);
- a CBE undergraduate program with a Finance major (single or flexible double degree);
- has completed at least 24 units toward a Finance Major;
- has achieved a minimum ANU Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5; and
- has completed :
- at least 48 units, if enrolled a single undergraduate program in the Bachelor of Finance or in a CBE undergraduate degree program with a Finance major; or
- at least 96 units, if enrolled in a flexible double undergraduate program, including a Bachelor of Finance or a CBE undergraduate program with a Finance major, in one of the programs listed at 3 (c).
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on academic performance
How to apply
The application is submitted on the prescribed form. Any requirement for supporting documentation and forwarding details will be stated on the application form and/or ANU Scholarships website. The application and all supporting documentation (where applicable) must be submitted on or prior to the closing date published on the ANU Scholarships website.
Key scholarship details
Application period
Open for applications28-Sep-2026 to 18-Oct-2026
Value
$7,500 per annum.
Number of scholarships awarded
1 on offer
Payments made per semester
Additional information
The value of the Award is $7,500 per year. The duration of the Award is for up to two years. The Award is paid in equal instalments after each census date unless otherwise stated in the letter of offer.
The recipient is responsible for making payment of all tuition 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.
The application is submitted on the prescribed form. Any requirement for supporting documentation and forwarding details will be stated on the application form and/or ANU Scholarships website. The application and all supporting documentation (where applicable) must be submitted on or prior to the closing date published on the ANU Scholarships website.
- Conditions of Award (84/2026) (PDF, 275.14 KB)
- Conditions of Award (44/2025) (PDF, 121.63 KB)
- Conditions of Award (8a/2023) (PDF, 489 KB)
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The internship component is in addition to the scholarship value. It is envisaged the internship will be undertaken during the break or at a mutually convenient time for both the recipient and the Plato Investment Management group. Discussions over the internship component will take place directly between Plato Investment Management and the scholarship recipient, with appropriate advice from the RSFAS Honours program convenor.
Contact us
ANU Coursework Scholarships Office
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