UQ Business School is offering up to two (2) 100% tuition-fee waiver MBA scholarships for international students. These scholarships are available to outstanding students commencing the Accelerated full-time (12 months) MBA program (and MBA articulation pathway) in January of each year.

The scholarship is available to students who undertake their MBA studies equivalent to Accelerated full-time study as defined by UQ Business School. There is a limited number of scholarships awarded to students on a competitive basis. The application deadline is 31 October 2015.

Brief Description

• Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the field of Business Administration.
• Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing a master degree program at the University of Queensland.
• Scholarship Provider: University of Queensland, Australia
• Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
• Number of award(s): Up to two (2)

Eligibility:

UQ Business School is offering scholarships to outstanding international students. Applicants must have already submitted an application for entry into the Accelerated full-time (12 months) MBA program and be eligible to receive an ‘unconditional’ offer for admission. That is, you must have met the official entry criteria for acceptance into the Accelerated full-time (12 months) MBA program (including GMAT, English Language proficiency, and work experience).

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these MBA scholarships.

Duration of award(s): Scholarship is awarded for accelerated full-time (12 months) MBA program. The scholarship will be renewed at the end of each semester of the program if the holder:
(a) obtains satisfactory grades; and
(b) makes a satisfactory rate of progress towards completing the Accelerated full-time (12 months) MBA program;
and
(c) fulfils the obligations of the Accelerated full-time (12 months) MBA program; and
(d) remains a full-time MBA student.

How to Apply: 

Applicants must meet each of the following conditions in order to apply for the scholarship:
-have already submitted an application for entry into the Accelerated full-time (12 months) MBA program and be eligible to receive an ‘unconditional’ offer for admission. That is, you must have met the official entry criteria for acceptance into the Accelerated full-time (12 months) MBA program (including GMAT, English Language proficiency, and work experience); and
-provide a personal statement of no more than 1000 words (use 1.5 spacing and 12 point font) in support of your application.
-supply two written references as follows: a professional reference from a current or former (recent) supervisor or manager; and a character reference; and
-attend an interview if required—in Australia or via video-conference/skype/phone. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted as required to arrange a suitable time; and
-not have been awarded any other MBA scholarship as defined by UQ Business School.
Scholarship applications are to be received by 31 October in the year prior to commencement of the Accelerated full-time (12 months) MBA program with a covering letter addressed to the MBA Director, and submitted via email.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31 October 2015.

Benefits

The scholarship will entitle the successful applicants to receive a 100% discount on their course tuition fees for the minimum number of units required to complete the Accelerated full-time (12 months) MBA program unless otherwise stated.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application