At a glance
The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and reward the study of economics at The University of Queensland.
Eligibility
An applicant is eligible to be considered for the award of a scholarship in a year, if the applicant:
- is commencing the Bachelor of Economics (Honours) program in the year of award or, has completed at least #48 towards the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) and intends to, or is currently enrolled in the relevant field in the year of award; and
- has obtained an overall GPA of at least 6.50 in the specified courses; and
- does not hold another scholarship that the head deems similar.
About the award
The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and reward the study of economics at The University of Queensland.
Selection criteria
- The scholarship is awarded to the applicant with the highest GPA in the specified courses in UQ’s Bachelor of Economics or Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours).
- Where there are two or more candidates with the same GPA, the selection committee will determine additional criteria to award the scholarship.
Terminology
Head means the Head of School, School of Economics.
Scholarship means the Archibald Scholarship.
Approved Program means the Bachelor of Economics (Honours) and the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours).
Relevant Field means the Economics major in the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours).
Specified Courses means ECON2010, ECON2020, ECON2030, ECON2040, ECON2050, ECON2300, ECON3010, ECON3020, ECON3350 or ECON3360.
Terms and conditions
1. The recipient may hold the scholarship for up to one year, subject to the recipient
(a) continuing to be enrolled full-time in an approved program and where applicable, a relevant field; and
(b) achieving a GPA of at least 6.25 in the first semester in which the scholarship is held.
2. If a recipient fails to satisfy the rules above, the recipient must show cause to the head why the scholarship should not be cancelled.
3. The recipient may not hold another scholarship that the head considers to be similar.
4. The scholarship cannot be deferred.
How to apply
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The scholarship is awarded to the applicant with the highest GPA in the specified courses in UQ’s Bachelor of Economics or Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours).
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There is no need to apply. You will automatically be considered for this scholarship as part of the application and admission process to the honours program.
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You are encouraged to read the definitive rules for this scholarship, in particular any specific eligibility conditions and check the FAQs if you have any questions.
This scholarship is not available by application.
Archibald Scholarship Rules_2019.pdf-
Enquiries about this scholarship
Contact:The School of Economics
