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Cynthia Burnett Travel Scholarship

Enrolment status
Current UQ student
Student type
Domestic
Study level
Undergraduate, Honours, Postgraduate coursework, Postgraduate research (HDR)
Study area
Arts, humanities and social sciences
Scholarship focus
Experiences and employability
Scholarship value
At least $4,500
Scholarship duration
1 year
Number awarded
May vary

Eligibility

You're eligible if you:

  • are a domestic student in accordance with The University’s Fee Policy; and 
  • have completed at least #8 across two European languages other than English; and 
  • do not hold another comparable scholarship; and 
  • have not previously held the Scholarship; and
  • submit the application by the closing date for applications; and 
  • have been accepted into the UQ Abroad Program at a host university in a country where one of the languages you are studying is predominantly spoken. 

How to apply

Apply via the online application form.

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

Selection criteria

We'll consider:

  • evidence of financial need; and 
  • academic achievement in your languages study; and
  • your demonstrated commitment to achieving fluency in these languages; and 
  • a written explanation of how the scholarship will further your proficiency in one of the languages you are studying. 

What happens next

We’ll email you to let you know when we've received your application. If you don't receive an email within 2 days of applying, email us at scholarships@hass.uq.edu.au.

If you’re successful, we will notify you in writing.

About this scholarship

Established in 2018 by Cynthia Burnett to foster learning of multiple European languages.

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