Kev Carmody Scholarship
This scholarship will open soon.
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Study area
- All study areas
- Scholarship focus
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Accommodation, Financial hardship
- Scholarship value
- Cost of residency in a standard room at Kev Carmody House
- Scholarship duration
- 1 year
- Number awarded
- 1
- Applications open
- August 2024
- Applications close
- November 2024
This scholarship is part of the UQ Residential Scholarships Scheme. You only need to submit one application to be considered for all scholarships in this scheme.
Eligibility
You're eligible if you:
- are a domestic student
- are an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- are a commencing student with no prior tertiary study at a bachelor level or above
- are or intend to be a resident at Kev Carmody House
- can demonstrate financial hardship.
How to apply
Apply using the online application portal.
You'll need:
- your QTAC reference number
- evidence of financial hardship such as Centrelink statements, ATO statements, family income etc.
- proof of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status
- evidence of personal qualities, including leadership potential
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
This scholarship will be awarded to students who are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and on the basis of financial hardship and academic ability.
What happens next
We'll email you to let you know when we've received your application.
If you don't receive a confirmation email within 2 working days of submitting your application, contact us at ugscholarships@uq.edu.au.
About this scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2022. The Kev Carmody Scholarship supports Indigenous students experiencing financial hardship with the cost of residential fees at the Kev Carmody House.