Vincent and Carmel Forgione Scholarship in Philosophy
This scholarship will open in July 2024.
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student, Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic, International
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Honours
- Study area
- Arts, humanities and social sciences
- Scholarship focus
- Financial hardship
- Scholarship value
- $4,500 per year
- Scholarship duration
- Up to four years
- Number awarded
- 1
- Applications open
- July 2024
- Applications close
- August 2024
Eligibility
You're eligible to apply if you:
- are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program or dual program administered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and any subsequent related honours program at The University of Queensland with a major, extended major or field of study in Philosophy
- can demonstrate you are in financial need
How to apply
Apply online via the online application form.
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
We'll consider:
- evidence of financial need
- your demonstrated commitment to Philosophy, either through extracurricular or academic work
- any other evidence which may be deemed relevant to your future success in your studies
Where all other considerations are equal, preference may be given to students who, as outlined in their application:
- demonstrate excellent academic achievement and future academic potential; and
- are interested in social and/or restorative justice
What happens next
We’ll email you to let you know when we've received your application. If you have not received an email within 2 days of applying, email us at scholarships@hass.uq.edu.au.
If you’re considered eligible, we’ll forward your application to a selection panel to review.
If you’re successful, we will notify you in writing.
About this scholarship
Established in 2022 by way of gift from Ross Forgione in memory of his parents, Vincent and Carmel Forgione to acknowledge their lives and ongoing legacy. The Donor wishes to support a scholarship in both Historical and Philosophical Inquiry and Law at the University—two areas of personal and professional focus and lifelong study.