Business School Postgraduate Coursework Master’s Scholarship
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student, Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Postgraduate coursework
- Study area
- Business and economics
- Scholarship focus
- Academic excellence, Financial hardship
- Scholarship value
- $5,000 payable towards tuition fees
- Scholarship duration
- One-off payment
- Number awarded
- 2 scholarships may be awarded in each standard semester
- Applications open
- 25 March 2024
- Applications close
- 15 July 2024
Eligibility
You’re eligible if you:
- will be enrolling, or are currently enrolled in a business postgraduate coursework program from:
- Master of Business; Master of Business Analytics; Master of Commerce; Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Master of Leadership and Innovation; Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management.
- commenced your program no earlier than 2024 academic year
- are a domestic student
- can provide a personal statement as outlined in 'How to Apply'
How to apply
Complete the online application form.
You’ll need:
- evidence of previous work experience or voluntary work (e.g. CV/resume, employment statements, reference letters)
- supporting documents relevant to your application, such as certificates or awards.
You’ll also need:
- a personal statement in video format of no more than 5 minutes answering the following:
- your motivations for choosing to study for a master's degree at the UQ Business School
- your career aspirations
- how you overcame a professional or personal obstacle
- what you have done to make your work environment or community a better place
- any additional information you want the scholarship panel to consider (e.g. caring responsibilities, financial hardship, volunteering or other non-paid work experiences or start-up roles)
- your CV and 2 written references (personal or professional).
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
We'll consider:
- evidence of academic merit
- paid and/or volunteer work experience
- community involvement
- personal statement responses
What happens next
The selection committee will meet soon after the closing date and will notify you of the outcome in writing.
About this scholarship
This scholarship was established to encourage and support domestic postgraduate coursework students of the Business School by making a contribution towards tuition costs.