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Ford Australia announces new scholarship at Deakin University to support women in STEAM fields
23/02/2018
  • The Ford Australia Women in STEAM Scholarship aims to support young women pursuing their educational and career goals in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) fields such as digital technologies and computer science
  • This will be the largest STEAM-focused undergraduate scholarship offered within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment at Deakin University, helping students prepare for careers of the future
  • Ford believes that STEAM education and a diverse workforce are critical to building a pipeline of talent for Australian innovation

GEELONG, FEBRUARY 23, 2018– Today Ford Australia announced a new scholarship at Deakin University: the Ford Australia Women in STEAM Scholarship.

The scholarship was created to support young women pursue their educational and career goals in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) fields, such as computer science, biotechnology and digital technology design. It is estimated that by 2030 Australian workers will spend 77 per cent more time using science and mathematics skills, however women currently account for just 16 per cent of University and VET graduates from STEAM-based degreesScience & Technology Australia. Ford’s goal is to encourage more women to pursue careers in the STEAM fields.

“STEAM education, combined with a diverse workforce, is critical to building a pipeline of talent for Australian innovation,” said Jess Selvay, Innovation Lead, Ford Asia Pacific. “Ford Australia wants to encourage and motivate young women in fields of study that are traditionally male-dominated, to help them become innovation leaders in Australia and women who drive change.”

The scholarship will be open to female students in their second year of studies in an approved undergraduate program offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus.

Two scholarships of $12,500 will be offered across two years. The first scholarship will be awarded this year, with the second to be awarded in 2019, rewarding high-performing women who are passionate about STEAM.

“This will be the largest STEAM-focused undergraduate scholarship offered within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment,” said Deakin University Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment Executive Dean Professor Trevor Day. “We’re delighted to partner with Ford to further support and empower our students as they work towards building their future in the STEAM fields.”

Ford Australia supports a number of STEAM-based initiatives, from mentoring students at the primary school level to sponsoring secondary school robotics teams, in an effort to prepare the next generation of innovators within the mobility sector, and beyond.

Applicants can find more information about the Ford Australia Women in STEAM Scholarship, including eligibility details, at http://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/scholarships on March 31, 2018.

 

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  • The Ford Australia Women in STEAM Scholarship aims to support young women pursuing their educational and career goals in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) fields such as digital technologies and computer science
  • This will be the largest STEAM-focused undergraduate scholarship offered within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment at Deakin University, helping students prepare for careers of the future
  • Ford believes that STEAM education and a diverse workforce are critical to building a pipeline of talent for Australian innovation

GEELONG, FEBRUARY 23, 2018– Today Ford Australia announced a new scholarship at Deakin University: the Ford Australia Women in STEAM Scholarship.

The scholarship was created to support young women pursue their educational and career goals in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) fields, such as computer science, biotechnology and digital technology design. It is estimated that by 2030 Australian workers will spend 77 per cent more time using science and mathematics skills, however women currently account for just 16 per cent of University and VET graduates from STEAM-based degreesScience & Technology Australia. Ford’s goal is to encourage more women to pursue careers in the STEAM fields.

“STEAM education, combined with a diverse workforce, is critical to building a pipeline of talent for Australian innovation,” said Jess Selvay, Innovation Lead, Ford Asia Pacific. “Ford Australia wants to encourage and motivate young women in fields of study that are traditionally male-dominated, to help them become innovation leaders in Australia and women who drive change.”

The scholarship will be open to female students in their second year of studies in an approved undergraduate program offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus.

Two scholarships of $12,500 will be offered across two years. The first scholarship will be awarded this year, with the second to be awarded in 2019, rewarding high-performing women who are passionate about STEAM.

“This will be the largest STEAM-focused undergraduate scholarship offered within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment,” said Deakin University Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment Executive Dean Professor Trevor Day. “We’re delighted to partner with Ford to further support and empower our students as they work towards building their future in the STEAM fields.”

Ford Australia supports a number of STEAM-based initiatives, from mentoring students at the primary school level to sponsoring secondary school robotics teams, in an effort to prepare the next generation of innovators within the mobility sector, and beyond.

Applicants can find more information about the Ford Australia Women in STEAM Scholarship, including eligibility details, at http://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/scholarships
on March 31, 2018.

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Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions. Ford employs approximately 203,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.

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