Paul Compton Scholarship
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student, Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic, International
- Study level
- Postgraduate coursework
- Study area
- Business and economics
- Scholarship focus
- Financial hardship
- Scholarship value
- At least $6,500 payable towards tuition fees
- Scholarship duration
- For the duration of the program taken full time
- Number awarded
- 1
- Applications open
- 19 February 2025
- Applications close
- 6 July 2025
Eligibility
You're eligible if you:
- will be enrolling, or are currently enrolled, full-time in an business postgraduate coursework program
- can demonstrate financial need
- have a minimum of 16 units to complete.
How to apply
Apply using the online application form.
You'll need:
- evidence of financial hardship such as Centrelink statements, ATO statements, family income etc
- any other documents relevant to your application, such as certificates, references or awards.
You'll also be asked to tell us about:
- how this scholarship would impact you personally and professionally
- your future career aspirations
- leadership or community service experiences that are relevant to your application.
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
We'll consider:
- demonstrated financial need
- your personal qualities, including leadership potential.
About this scholarship
The scholarship was established in 2020 by Paul Compton under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and is maintained by income generated from the endowment fund. The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and support postgraduate coursework students of the School of Business experiencing financial need by making a contribution towards the cost of tuition fees.