Deadline: 18-May-2026
The Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship supports outstanding female postgraduate students pursuing careers in capital markets and finance. The scholarship awards $20,000 to one Master’s or PhD student in a finance-related programme, with funding split between the university and the student.
Applicants must be full-time postgraduate finance students with limited professional experience and a strong interest in areas such as asset management, risk management, fixed income, or derivatives.
About the Scholarship
The Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship is designed to support and encourage women entering leadership roles in global financial markets.
It aims to:
- Promote gender diversity in finance
- Support future female leaders in capital markets
- Encourage careers in advanced financial fields
- Reduce barriers to postgraduate finance education
Scholarship Value
The award includes:
- Total funding: $20,000
- 50% paid directly to the university
- 50% paid directly to the student
Eligible Fields of Study
Applicants must be pursuing postgraduate studies in areas such as:
- Finance
- Asset management
- Risk management
- Fixed income
- Derivatives
- Structured finance
- Capital markets
Eligible Applicants
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be female students (any nationality)
- Be enrolled full-time in a Master’s or PhD finance programme
- Be attending an accredited university
- Have less than 10 years of total work experience
- Have less than 5 years of financial sector experience
Study Timeline Requirement
Applicants must have started their postgraduate finance studies between:
- 1 January 2026 and 1 February 2027
Selection Focus
Selection is based on:
- Academic excellence
- Career ambition in capital markets
- Commitment to finance-related fields
- Leadership potential in the financial sector
How to Apply
Applicants should:
- Enrol in an eligible postgraduate finance programme
- Confirm eligibility criteria
- Prepare academic and professional documents
- Submit an application through the Numerix scholarship process
- Demonstrate career goals in capital markets
Strong applications typically show:
- Clear career direction in finance
- Strong academic performance
- Leadership potential
- Commitment to capital markets
Tips for Applicants
To improve your application:
- Clearly explain your finance career goals
- Highlight experience in relevant financial areas
- Show interest in capital markets or quantitative finance
- Demonstrate leadership potential and ambition
- Align studies with scholarship focus areas
Avoid applications that do not clearly connect academic goals to finance careers.
FAQ
Who can apply?
Female students enrolled full-time in a Master’s or PhD finance-related programme can apply.
How much is the scholarship worth?
The scholarship provides a total of $20,000.
What fields are supported?
Finance-related fields such as asset management, risk management, derivatives, and capital markets are supported.
Can international students apply?
Yes. Female students of any nationality are eligible.
What is the study requirement?
Applicants must have started postgraduate studies between 1 January 2026 and 1 February 2027.
How is the funding paid?
Half is paid to the university and half is paid directly to the student.
Conclusion
The Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship supports the development of future female leaders in global capital markets by funding postgraduate education in finance-related fields. The programme encourages academic excellence, leadership potential, and career development in high-impact areas of the financial sector.
For more information, visit Numerix.