R.D Arida Residential Scholarship
This scholarship will open soon.
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student, Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Study area
- All study areas
- Scholarship focus
- Accommodation, Financial hardship, Rural or remote
- Scholarship value
- Up to $10,000 towards accommodation fees
- Scholarship duration
- Minimum completion time
- Number awarded
- May vary
- 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
- can demonstrate financial hardship
- are enrolled, or intend to enrol, in any Bachelor Program in the year the scholarship is awarded
- are a commencing student with no prior tertiary study at a bachelor level or above
- is or intends to be a resident at an Approved Accommodation Provider
- have resided in North Queensland (the city of Townsville or any location that lies north) at the time of application.
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 regional/rural/remote residency
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
This scholarship will be awarded to the applicants who have resided in North Queensland at the time of the application.
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 scholarships@uq.edu.au.
About this scholarship
Established in 2003 and maintained by the income from a bequest from the late Rachid Lahoud Arida.