Women in Freight, Logistics and Marine Scholarship

Since 2001, the Department of Transport has offered an annual $10,000 scholarship to a female, full-time or part-time student starting or completing a Masters, PhD, or postgraduate degree in the freight, logistics and/or marine-related fields.

The scholarship aims to encourage more women across Victoria into management positions within the freight, marine and/or logistics industries and help address the gender imbalance in an industry that has been traditionally male dominated.

The scholarship is currently being reviewed by the Department, in conjunction with a range of initiatives to boost female participation in this industry and create a more diverse workforce. Details for 2012 will be published following this review.

2011 winner: Bianca Chakravorty

Bianca Chakravorty's strong leadership potential and impressive academic achievements made her the outstanding candidate for the Women in Freight, Logistics and Marine Scholarship for 2011. She is currently completing her Master of Environment and Sustainability at Monash University.

Ms Chakravorty said, 'I'm keen to apply my knowledge and passion for environmental sustainability to improve the performance of the transport sector. I am particularly interested in the growing role of the rail sector in the movement of freight and its potential to help alleviate road congestion and reduce transport emissions'.