Are you looking to apply for University of Queensland Scholarships? This page will help you in searching the various available UQ scholarships 2016. The University of Queensland is one of the oldest, largest and Australia’s leading research and teaching. The university is also consistently ranking in the top 100 universities worldwide across all international universities rankings.
Types of Scholarships: If students are applying for UQ Scholarships in 2015, they can go through the following scholarships:
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( votes)Course Specific Scholarships:
These include scholarships for various programs that university offer i.e. undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and postgraduate research degree programs.
Undergraduate Scholarships: A complete list of undergraduate scholarships is as follows:
Kingshott Cassidy Poetry Scholarship Award of $7,169 for Australian and New Zealand students who completed at least 2 units of poetry courses and have demonstrated Financial Hardship.
Application Deadline: 29 May
UQ Gatton Past Students Association Scholarship of $5,000 is awarded on the basis of financial need to Australian and New Zealand students for full-time study at UQ Gatton.
Application Deadline: 30 March
Maria Vasas Scholarship in Equine Science to support students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) program in the field of equine science
Application Deadline: 23 March
James and Everingham Bursary of $598 for a period of one year to support students enrolled in programs relating to food technology or rural agriculture.
Application Deadline: 23 March
HATCH UQ International Engineering Scholarships to the value of $15,000 for a period of two years to a student from Universitas Indonesia based on academic merit.
Application Deadline: 30 April
Doris Camp Scholarship of $2,043to a female who has completed grade 12 at a Townsville secondary school in the year preceding the award.
Application Deadline: 1 June 2016
Venerable Archdeacon Edward Leo Hayes Adult Undergraduate Scholarship of $3,000 to a mature-age student of not less than 25 years.
Application deadline: 25 March 2017 (open on 14 February 2017)
Global Leaders Scholarship includes $5000 tuition fee waiver to students from Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore studying an undergraduate program within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.
Application Deadline: 30 November
Claud and Kate Delpratt Memorial Scholarship of $9,938t o an Indigenous student of The UQ or the University of Western Australia, who is enrolled or enrolling in the MD program or in a program taken as a precursor to the MD.
Application Deadline: 1 April
Other Scholarships: Agility Applications Regional Qld ICT Scholarship, Leeanne Bond Scholarship for Women in Engineering, Keyspace Scholarship for Women in ICT, TC Beirne School of Law Scholarships – Bachelor of Laws, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Excellence Scholarships, Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships (ICS), School of Economics Centenary Scholarship etc. but they all are closed for.
Postgraduate Scholarships: A complete list of postgraduate scholarships is as follows:
George Watson Fellowship of $1,800 to an international student in the School of English, Media Studies and Art History.
Application Deadline: 1 April
Edwin Munro Scholarship in Agricultural Science of $2,168 to an Australian and international student who has completed the Bachelor of Agricultural Science with honours.
Application Deadline: 30 March
Latin American Professional Internship Scholarship for students who reside in Latin America and excel academically to undertake an internship program at an international workplace and postgraduate study at UQ.
Application Deadline: 30 May
India -Australia BEL Excellence Scholarship includes 100% tuition fee waiver for up to 4 semesters to Indian Students within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.
Application Deadline: 30 April
Global Leaders Scholarship includes $5000 tuition fee waiver to students from Taiwan, Malaysia and 100% Tuition fee waiver for European students within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.
Application Deadline: 30 November
Other Scholarships: TC Beirne School of Law Scholarships, UQ Sport Scholarship Ambassador Program, UQ Sport Scholarship Ambassador Program, International Scholarships for Postgraduate Coursework – Latin America and Europe etc, but all these are closed for.
3. Postgraduate Research Scholarships: A complete list of postgraduate research scholarships is as follows:
P. Singhal Visiting Scholarship of $6,000 to a resident in India to enable them to attend the University for a short period in order to further their research interests.
Application Deadline: 1 May 2016 (open on 1 January 2016)
Brian Gray Scholarship Program of $15,000 to any Australian/New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, studying a topic of relevance to APRA.
Application Deadline: 24 April
Endeavour Foundation Endowment Challenge Fund of $5,000 for researchers and postgraduate students to undertake research into issues of key importance for the Australian disability sector.
Application Deadline: 24 April
Smart Allocation of Restoration Funds to Australian and international students to support PhD research as part of the broader project.
Application Deadline: 15 April
AINSE Postgraduate Research Award (PGRA) of $10,000 p.a. for suitably qualified persons wishing to undertake studies in AINSE’s field of interest for a higher degree at a member university of AINSE.
Application Deadline: 15 April
Boeing UQ Research Alliance PhD Scholarship of $14,150 to students who have successfully obtained an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) Living Stipend.
Application Deadline: 10 April
George Watson Fellowship of $1,800 to promote visits to UQ in the School of English, Media Studies and Art History.
Application Deadline: 1 April
Other Scholarships: ARC Discovery 2015 Scholarship, HMS/Queensland Orthopaedic Research Trust Scholarship, IMB Scholarships, Centre for Coal Seam Gas Scholarship, Joan Allsop Travel Scholarship, Richard Cooper Scholarship, UQ Research Scholarship (UQRS), etc., but all these are closed for.
UQ International Scholarship (UQI):
The UCI scholarships are awarded competitively, based on merit, to outstanding international students undertaking a research higher degree. These scholarships include tuition fees and a living allowance of $25,849 per annum (2015 rate), indexed annually. Students can apply at any time for admission to research higher degree programs. However, students who wish to be considered for a UQ Graduate School scholarship should note that the RHD Scholarship Selection Committee meets three times a year to select the recipients.
Application Deadlines: 2 February 2016
UQ Academic Scholarship Program:
These scholarships are available to high-achieving students who are completing Year 12 in 2014. The program aims to reward the achievements of outstanding school leavers and gap year students. These are categorized as follows:
UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships of $12,000 per year to applicants who achieve at the very top of the OP1 band (or ATAR equivalent) for a period of five years. These are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate study.
Application Deadline: Applications have now closed for 2015.
UQ Excellence Scholarships of $6,000 per year to applicants who have demonstrated outstanding academic, leadership and/or significant community service achievements during years 11-12 for a period of four years.
Application Deadline: Applications have now closed for 2015.
UQ Merit Scholarships of $6,000 per year to high achieving students (OP 1-3) who have demonstrated significant academic, leadership and/or community service will be considered.
Application Deadline: Applications have now closed for 2015.
Foundation Year Scholarships:
These merit-based scholarships are for selected countries for study in Foundation Year in the Standard and Express programs. These scholarships include a 50% remission of all academic fees and payable retrospectively upon successful completion of the Foundation Year and enrolment into undergraduate programs at The University of Queensland.
Application Deadline: 17th April for Semester 2 intake and 13th November for Semester 1 intake 2016.
UQ Summer Research Program:
All Summer Research scholars are eligible to apply for a scholarship for the duration of their research (between 6-10 weeks). This program is open to undergraduate students, including honours, who have completed at least one year of study at the time of application, and Masters by coursework students. The program is open to both undergraduate students from the University of Queensland as well as students from other international or Australian universities.
A complete list of postgraduate research scholarships is as follows:
UQ Sports Achievement Scholarship of $6,000 to outstanding new and continuing students who have demonstrated exceptional ability in their chosen sport.
Application Deadline: 31st October (open in August)
Clem Jones Sporting Scholarship of $6,000 for a period of three years to encourage students with the academic ability to complete their intended program at The University of Queensland who can demonstrate the potential to perform at a high level in their chosen sport.
Application Deadline: 31st October (open in August)
UQ Sport Scholarship Ambassador Program is valued at $1500 available to professional and/or elite athletes.
Application Deadline: 31st October (open in August)
Other Scholarships:
The university also offers Student Exchange Scholarships and UQ Abroad Travel Grants and Young Scholars Program (YSP). These are as follows:
Student Exchange Scholarships and UQ Abroad Travel Grants: These are awarded on the basis of academic merit (cumulative GPA in current program and units completed) or to students attending strategic partner institutions. The Student Exchange Scholarships are worth $3,000 each and the UQ Abroad Travel Grants are worth $1,000 each. If students are applying for your first exchange with UQ Abroad, and they submit their application to UQ Abroad by the appropriate deadline they will be automatically considered for these scholarships.
Application Deadline: 1 June for Semester 1 of 2016 and 2 November for Semester 2 of 2016
University of Queensland’s Young Scholars Program (YSP): This program provides high achieving secondary school students with a unique and inspiring opportunity to discover, learn and engage with UQ’s academic community and like-minded students from across Queensland and New South Wales.
Application Deadline: 7 August (open in early June)
External Scholarships:
There are many organizations that fund scholarships to study at the University of Queensland. Some of these scholarships are as follows:
Menulog Scholarship of $1,500 to the student in their chosen field of study within Marketing, Business, Digital Design, IT or any internet business-related field.
Application Deadline: 21 November
Australian Defence Force (ADF) Scholarships include tuition Fees along with other benefits for undergraduate or graduate students studying an accredited degree at any recognised university in Australia.
Application Deadline: 31 July
Australian Agriculture Scholarship of $2,000 for a period of one year to pursue further education in an agriculture-related field.
Application Deadline: 30 June
Australia Awards Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships Up to $272,500 for (PhD) and $140,500 (Masters) for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program.
Application Deadline: 30 June
Don Perrin Environmental Bursary of $2,000 is offered to a different year 12 graduating student each year to be put towards the cost of study for the first year at University.
Application Deadline: 1 May
Aqua Vista Glass Physical Education Teaching Scholarship of $2,000 to students throughout Australia studying an education degree (undergraduate or postgraduate) with a focus on physical education.
Application Deadline: 15 April
ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholarship & Vacation Work provides significant financial support for tuition, as well as professional development opportunities for students during the final years of their studies. SPIRIT Scholars may also have the opportunity for up to 12 weeks of paid vacation employment at one of the Australian business locations, usually scheduled during the university summer break.
Application Deadline: 10 April
National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ) Bursaries of $1,000 each to assist Queensland women with their educational expenses and cover various fields of study and circumstances.
Application Deadline: 8 April
Far North Queensland Youth Assistance Fund up to $5000 for nominated youth up to 24 years of age to support, promote and encourage their artistic, educational or sporting potential.
Application Deadline: 24 December (open on 24 November)
Optimising Online Marketing Scholarship to all current Australian university & TAFE students undertaking a Business, IT, or Marketing related study.
Application Deadline: 31 October (open on 10 April)
Each year, the University of Queensland supports a number of students through its various competitive merits and need basis scholarships. Students should check the eligibility criteria of each scholarship before applying.
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