UQ Academic Scholarship Program
Scholarship Overview
- UQ’s Academic Scholarship program aims to reward the achievements of outstanding school leavers and gap year students.
Host School
- Study at University of Queensland
- The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the top 100 universities worldwide, measured through a number of major independent university rankings: the Academic Ranking of World Universities, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings and, Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities. UQ is also the largest university in Queensland.
- The University’s global research positioning was highlighted by the election of five UQ scientists to the Australian Academy of Science (AAS) in 2013 – one quarter of the 20 new Fellows and the most from any institution in the country.
- The five new Fellows joined an existing group of 19 UQ scientists admitted to the AAS as Fellows since 1988, bringing the total number of UQ academics who are members of one of Australia’s four prestigious learned academies to 95.
Field(s) of Study
- Most Undergraduate Majors
What does the scholarship cover?
- Award Value: $12,000 per year
- Duration: Up to 5 years
How many scholarships are given?
- Not Stated – Numerous
Which countries are targeted?
Academic scholarships are open to Year 12 and gap year students who:
- are Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holders; or
- are Australian Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens or international students who are completing or have completed Years 11 and 12 in Australia;
Am I Eligible to Apply?
- UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships
- Awarded to applicants who achieve at the very top of the OP1 band (or ATAR equivalent).
How do I Apply – Next Steps
- Applicants only need to complete and submit ONE application form to be considered for the three different types of Academic Scholarships on offer.
- Academic Scholarships_2015.pdf
Closing Date:
- Friday 31st October 2014
How do I get more information?
- Contact position or department:
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Undergraduate Scholarships & Prizes Office
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07 3365 7113
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abebaw says
Hello
Dear Sir / Madam;
My name is abebw mulat from Ethiopia and i am a 22 year young. I will graduate in this year(after 45 days) from gondar university in computer science( Bsc degree ). And i need to learn in related fields immediately after graduation to upgrade my status. But due to the lack of opportunity of education in Ethiopia it is difficult to get this chance. so i need the scholarship. And as a result I will help my country in the field of the technology. So could please help me?
E-mail : abebawmulat@gmail.com
abebawmulat@rocketmail.com
Thank you.
With best regard.
kiprotich allan says
i am kiprotich allan from kenya.its with humble request that i ask for your help to enable me to study electrical engineering in your institution.i am faced with financial problems that are threatening to shut my dreams.please help me.thanks.
onuoha ugochukwu says
MY NAME IS ONUOHA UGOCHUKWU.A 20 YEARS NIGERIAN.I WISH TO APPLY FOR AN UNDERGRADUATE STUDY SCHOLARSHIP IN YOUR SCHOOL DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS.IF GRANTED THIS LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY,I PROMISE TO PUT IN MY BEST AND APPLY BY THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE INSTITUTION AND YOUR COUNTRY.
Hategekimana Charles says
Dear Sir/Madam,
i would like to apply for this sholarship if i should be eligible to that and the reason why i am begging
to help to achieve to my education because i can afford my schoolfees of university.
i was been studied Business information technology in first year at rwanda tourism university
i look forward to hear from you a positive response.
thanks
Zaiulabeddin says
Dear Sir ,
Great respectfully that i beg to say that ihave been my qualification is 2nd Year Under Process but there is a very bad situation in Swat pakistan My Qualification is not process.
plz admission me for 2nd year ( Computer Sicence )
Thanks