At a glance
- Financial Hardship
The scholarship is to provide assistance to meritorious students who, because of financial, personal or home circumstances might otherwise be unable to enter full-time study at UQ Gatton.
Eligibility
(a) In the two years immediately before, the applicant completed Year 12 (or overseas equivalent); and
(b) In that year, the applicant:
(i) Commences the first year of an undergraduate program offered at UQ Gatton; and
(ii) Is studying full-time at the UQ Gatton Campus
(c) Applies for the scholarship by the closing date of applications.About the award
Selection criteria
The scholarship is awarded to the applicant showing greatest merit as demonstrated by -
- academic achievement in secondary school studies; and
- any financial or personal circumstances that could impede the applicant's academic progress.
Terms and conditions
The recipient of the scholarship may hold the scholarship for the minimum period of time it would take a student to complete the program in which the recipient is enrolled.
The value of the scholarship will be paid in half-yearly instalments, subject to the applicant:
(i) Maintaining a GPA of at least 4.0 in each semester; and
(ii) Continuing to be enrolled full-time at the UQ Gatton Campus
During the period for which the recipient holds the scholarship, the recipient may transfer to another program at the UQ Gatton Campus and continue to hold the scholarship for the remaining minimum completion time.
The UQ Gatton Past Students’ Association Inc. may review the value of the scholarship from time to time.How to apply
Please complete all sections of the application form including signatures and ensure that supporting documentation is attached. Completed submissions are to be emailed to science.enquiries@uq.edu.au. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
The Selection Committee may decide to interview short-listed applicants, and their determination will be considered final; no further communication will be entered into. All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application.
Applications close:24 March 2017Before you apply:- You are encouraged to read the definitive rules for this scholarship prior to application, in particular any specific eligibility conditions and check the FAQs if you have any questions.
2015 UQGPSA Rules 16.04.2015.pdfDownload application form:Enquiries about this scholarship
