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.
Some of our award wins include the Deloitte Best Managed Companies award, as well as the 5-Star Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and 5-Star Insurance Innovation awards from Insurance Business.
By combining insurance knowledge with technology expertise, BizCover has optimised the online insurance buying experience. And 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, girls and women face challenges and barriers in participating in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
BizCover seeks to support women in the IT field through this 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 5,000.
The winner will have the opportunity to work for BizCover in a 3-month paid work placement program.*
Applications Open: 12:01am, Wednesday 1 January 2025
Applications Closed: 11:59pm, Saturday 28 February 2026
Scholarship Winner Announced: 10:00am, Monday 16 March 2026
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
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