Dalio Philanthropies Scholarship
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student, Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic, International
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Study area
- All study areas
- Scholarship focus
- Academic excellence
- Scholarship value
- $10,000 per year. You may also receive up to $10,000 for travel support for approved opportunities.
- Scholarship duration
- Minimum completion time of program
- Number awarded
- May vary
- Applications open
- 23 July 2025
- Applications close
- 25 August 2025
This scholarship is part of the Liveris Academy Merit Scholarship Scheme.
Eligibility
You're eligible if you:
- are enrolled or intending to enrol as a full-time student in a UQ undergraduate program in 2025 and have not completed more than 32 units in an Approved program
- are a Commencing Student who achieved a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank of 99.00 (or equivalent); or
- are a Continuing Student who has a minimum GPA of 5.8 (or equivalent); and
- don't hold a similar scholarship.
How to apply
Apply using the online application form.
You'll need to prepare:
- a cover letter
- your resume
- responses to 2 provided questions
- a copy of your reports from Year 11, Semester 2 and Year 12, Semester 1 or, if you are a current student, your most recent studies report, and
- a 1-minute video in response to a provided question.
Details of these requirements can be seen by clicking the Apply Now button - you will need to prepare all supporting documentation before you start your application.
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
We'll consider:
- evidence of academic achievement in courses undertaken in Year 12 and/or in an approved program
- quality of the short video and essay
- evidence of personal qualities including:
- leadership potential, community service and/or engagement
- alignment with the graduate attributes of the Liveris Academy
- demonstrated commitment to academic excellence
- demonstrated capacity and willingness to actively participate in, and positively contribute to, co-curricular activities at UQ
- demonstrated strength of interest in undertaking co-curricular developmental activities through the Liveris Academy
- any other matter the selection committee considers relevant to your future success at UQ and in your subsequent career.
What happens next
We’ll acknowledge your application by email. If you have not received an email within 2 days of applying, email liverisacademy@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 to organise an interview.
About this scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2021 and is maintained by an endowed gift from the Dalio Family Fund, Inc to encourage and support outstanding students in an Approved Program at UQ, through financial support and Membership with the Liveris Academy.