The Cole Lawson Communications Scholarship
This scholarship is closed.
- Enrolment status
- Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic, International
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Study area
- Arts, humanities and social sciences
- Scholarship focus
- Academic excellence, Experiences and employability
- Scholarship value
- $3,000
- Scholarship duration
- 1 year
- Number awarded
- 1
- Applications open
- 25 August 2025
- Applications close
- 10 October 2025
Eligibility
You're eligible if you:
- have successfully completed the following courses:
- COMU1052
- COMU1152
- 4 units of COMU-codes courses at level 2 or higher
- don't hold another scholarship the Head of the School of Communication and Arts considers to be similar.
How to apply
Apply using the application form. This will be available when the scholarship opens.
You'll need to provide a written response to two short answer questions and one 1000 word question as part of your application. This year's questions can be found in the application form.
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
We'll consider:
- academic achievement
- interest and commitment in pursuing a career in public relations or communication
- high level of skill in writing
- motivation and other personal qualities, including leadership potential
- any other matter that the selection committee considers to be relevant to your future success in a public relations or communication profession.
What happens next
We’ll email you to let you know when we've received your application. If you have not received an email within 2 days of applying, email us at student.commarts@uq.edu.au.
If you’re considered eligible, we’ll forward your application to a selection panel to review.
If you’re successful, we will notify you in writing.
About this scholarship
Cole Lawson Communications has a keen interest in rewarding a motivated student who is able to demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to pursuing a career in public relations or communication. The Cole Lawson Communications Scholarship is open to all undergraduate communication students in programs within the School of Communication and Arts who have completed the prerequisite courses.
Cole Lawson may offer the recipient of a Scholarship a vacation internship at any Cole Lawson site for any period during the period in which the recipient holds the Scholarship, determined by Cole Lawson in consultation with the recipient.