At a glance
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Awarded to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to undertake a higher degree by research (Masters by Research (MPhil), or PhD) at The University of Queensland.
Eligibility
To be eligible you must:
- Be an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Be studying full-time and onshore in Australia.
- Be nominated by an enrolling school or institute at UQ.
- Be assessed by the Graduate School as meeting all conditions for admission to the higher degree by research program.
- Not hold a qualification at the same or a higher level than the higher degree by research program you are undertaking.
- Not be receiving a living allowance award, scholarship or salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the RTP Scholarship living allowance rate to undertake the higher degree by research program.
- Not be receiving a Commonwealth funded tuition fee scholarship.
See the terms and conditions for more information.
Please note you are required to provide ‘Confirmation of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Status’ as part of your application. Your confirmation must be recognised within your own community or organisation and be signed by the appropriate signatory under their Common Seal.
About the award
This scholarship will be awarded via a competitive scholarship round. Further information can be found at https://graduate-school.uq.edu.au/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-applicants
This scholarship provides a living allowance and a tuition fee offset.
Terms and conditions
The Terms and Conditions of this scholarship adhere to the UQ Research Scholarship's policy.
A domestic part-time student with carer’s responsibilities, a medical condition or a disability, which prevents them from studying full time may be eligible for scholarship consideration, on a case by case basis.
Students can be considered for scholarship only twice. Consideration can be prior to enrolment, or in the first round after the confirmation milestone is achieved*.
*conditions apply, see the scholarship rules for further details
In instances where the candidate is awarded a scholarship after commencement there will be no retrospective payments of this scholarship.
How to apply
To apply for admission and scholarship follow these easy steps. This Scholarship round is for students intending to commence in RQ1 or RQ2 2018.
When you apply, ensure you upload the Request to be Considered for Scholarship form. Please also include the following details in your online application under 'Scholarship and Sponsorship'.
*To be considered for a living allowance scholarship in the first round after confirmation please contact the administrator at your enrolling school/institute/faculty.
Application and commencement dates
Students applying for this scholarship should be considering starting their higher degree by research in Research Quarters 1 or 2.
Further assistance
The Postgraduate Administration Officer (PGAO) in your proposed enrolling school or institute will be able to help you through the application process and assist you with any questions you may have.
Note to School administrators. Internal applications should be submitted to the Graduate School no later than 3 November 2017. Official notification about your admission and scholarship application by 22 December 2017.
Applications close:23 September 2017Before you apply:- You are encouraged to read the definitive rules for this scholarship prior to application, in particular any specific eligibility conditions and check the FAQs if you have any questions.
