Education, Training and Employment Minister John-Paul Langbroek said 500 scholarships of up to $20,000 would be available over four years for women who studied subjects in male-dominated industries and went on to work in those fields.

"These scholarships help address Queensland's skills needs and will give more Queensland women the chance to work in agricultural science, architecture, engineering, geological science, building services and information technology," Langbroek said.

"Women who are just finishing school, women looking to change careers and women who are out of the workforce and returning to study are all eligible to apply.

"With scholarships available to support study from Certificate IV through to postgraduate level, both professional and semi-professional pathways are an option.”

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants will need to also apply for study through the QTAC process and gain a place in one of the designated fields of study.

"Winners will be able to use the scholarship money to offset costs associated with study, such as fees, textbooks and course materials," he said.

Langbroek said the selection committee for the scholarship program would consider merit, future potential and need.

The selection committee also includes the first female Australian Rhodes scholar Dr Beth Woods, Queensland chief scientist Dr Geoff Garrett AO and National Association of Women in Construction national vice president Radmila Desic.

It is chaired by Skills Queensland CEO Rod Camm.