Tyree Global Leadership Program

To be eligible to apply students must:

• be an undergraduate female student studying an engineering degree (including dual programs)
• have a WAM of 70 or above
• have completed a minimum of 48 UOC
• be available to complete the program prior to commencing honours.

There is a three-step recruitment process.

A. Written application

Applicants must submit the following:

1. An up-to-date resume. We recommend using Resumer Checker before uploading your resume. 
2. A short answer within the application form outlining why you are interested in the Tyree Global Leadership Program, your career goals, and any challenges you have faced in pursuing a career in engineering.  
3. Written response to our selection criteria, answering four questions to a maximum of two pages.  Our Student Resources page provides resume and selection criteria tips. 
4. A copy of your academic statement. You may submit your academic statement from myUNSW; an official transcript is not required.  

Should you successfully progress through the first-round assessment process, the second phase involves a short psychometric test and an in-person interview. Further details and instructions will be provided to second round candidates in the week commencing 3 March. The second round includes: 

B. Psychometric testing

Candidates are sent electronic invitations to a situational reasoning test with a focus on leadership attributes. The test should not take more than 15-20 minutes, however ample time is given to complete the test.  

C. A panel interview

A panel interview will be conducted between 24-28 March 2025. 

Required Adjustments

We're committed to creating an environment that works for everyone. If you have any specific needs to help you to fill out this application and to proceed through the recruitment process, we're here to help you adjust. Adjustments might include things like offering extra time, ensuring our application form is accessible, or providing materials in alternative forms. If there is anything we can do to support you, please let us know by emailing employability@unsw.edu.au.  

The Global Leadership Program has been designed with the student workload in mind. Learning experiences have been scheduled in pre-term periods and should complement and enhance your study program. Each term has scheduled activities from 5 hours to a maximum of 20 hours, the majority of which are scheduled pre-term (O-Week). 

The program also offers one funded overseas program opportunity per participating student (for credit). Please see the program timelines for more programming information. 

Yes. While some aspects of the program will be compulsory for all students, other aspects will provide options that will allow you to personalise the program to suit interests, goals and availability. Please refer to the program timeline to see the compulsory and flexible activities. 

No. Students awarded entry into the program will be granted access to special training and experiences that the scholarship is designed to fund. Depending on the specific experiences you choose, UNSW Employability may fund the experience for you using your allocated scholarship or transfer a portion of the scholarship to you for use towards a specific experience in the program.