EJ Fisher Scholarship
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student, Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Honours
- Study area
- Business and economics
- Scholarship focus
- Academic excellence, Financial hardship
- Scholarship value
- At least $4,500 but limited to the value of the annual distribution of the fund.
- Scholarship duration
- Up to 4 years
- Number awarded
- 1
- Applications open
- 22 January 2025
- Applications close
- 31 March 2025
Eligibility
You're eligible if you:
- are enrolled or intend to enrol full-time in the following programs:
- Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)
- are a domestic student
- can demonstrate financial hardship.
How to apply
Apply via the online application form. You'll need:
- details of your past academic achievements
- evidence of your financial need or inability to access funds
- results of your previous studies at school, UQ or other colleges or universities
- a written answer response (500 words max) to the following questions:
- explain your financial need and how the scholarship will make a difference to you; why you are interested in studying Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics Honours
- outline your personal qualities, this could include evidence of leadership potential, details of your responsibility for others, community involvement, cultural or sporting achievements, or any other information which you consider relevant to your application
- any other supporting documentation that is relevant to your application.
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
We'll consider your:
- financial need
- academic ability
- personal qualities and other considerations relevant to your future success in your studies.
What happens next
We'll send you an email acknowledging your application after you submit and we'll notify you of the outcome in writing.
About this scholarship
Established in 2020 as part of the Create Change Scholarship Match Scheme and in collaboration with Alumni Friends, Dr Catherine A Lawrence and Mr Geoff Lawrence have agreed to establish the EJ Fisher Undergraduate Scholarship at The University of Queensland to support domestic students accepted into the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics Honours program who are facing financial hardship.