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J.M. Donnelly Scholarship

This scholarship is closed.

Enrolment status
Current UQ student
Student type
Domestic
Study level
Undergraduate, Honours
Study area
Business and economics, Law
Scholarship focus
Diversity, Financial hardship
Scholarship value
At least $1,500
Scholarship duration
1 year
Number awarded
1
Applications open
30 January 2024
Applications close
29 February 2024

Eligibility

You're eligible if you:

  • are a female
  • are a domestic student
  • have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.0 (if you're a continuing student).
  • can provide evidence of Samoan heritage
  • can demonstrate financial need
  • are enrolled full-time in any program administered by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
  • complete an application form and submit it to the Executive Dean by the due date

How to apply

Apply using the online application form.

You'll need to provide:

  • a personal statement addressing:
    • the impact this scholarship will have on you personally and professionally
    • your future career aspirations
    • details of any leadership and/or community service experience that are relevant to your application
  • documents that demonstrate your personal qualities and academic potential, such as certificates or academic references
  • evidence of your financial need including proof of finances (if relevant) e.g. Centrelink statements, ATO statements, family income etc.

If you have multiple documents, please combine them in a single zip file.

Please use this format for your file name: lastName-firstName-documentType (E.g. Smith-Sam-supporting-evidence.zip)

Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.

Selection criteria

We'll consider:

  • academic achievement
  • demonstrated financial need
  • personal qualities, including leadership potential
  • any other factors the committee deems relevant.

About this scholarship

Established in 2016 and maintained by an annual donation from Janelle Donnelly.

Rules

Contact

Engagement Officer, BEL Faculty