Are you a high-achieving student dreaming of studying at the University of Queensland (UQ)? The UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship might be your gateway to academic excellence and a bright future. This prestigious scholarship is part of the UQ Academic Scholarship Program, designed to reward exceptional students with financial support and recognition.
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Scholarship Overview
- Scholarship Amount: $12,000 per year
- Enrolment Status: Future UQ student
- Funding Name: UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Who can apply?: Domestic and International
- Subject Areas: All study areas
- Scholarship Duration: Up to 5 years
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship, you must:
- Achieve a minimum ATAR of 99.90 (or equivalent).
- Complete Year 12 in 2024 or 2023 (if you’re on a gap year).
Additionally, you must be either:
- An Australian citizen or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder; or
- An Australian Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen, or international student who is completing or has completed Years 11 and 12 in Australia.
Other criteria include:
- Not having completed any previous tertiary study other than as part of your Year 11–12 studies (e.g., Enhanced Studies Program).
- Having applied for a tertiary place through QTAC with UQ listed as your first QTAC preference.
- Intending to enroll as a full-time student in a UQ undergraduate program in 2025 (or 2026 if deferring your tertiary place).
How to Apply?
Applying for the UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship is straightforward. Follow these steps:
- Visit the UQ Application Portal: Start your application and save it as you progress.
- Prepare Your Documents: You will need your QTAC Application number and evidence of your most outstanding achievements from Years 11 and 12 in leadership and community service.
- Submit Your Application: https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/uq-vice-chancellors-scholarship
What Happens Next? After submitting your application, UQ will acknowledge receipt via email.
- Applications Start Date: August 2024
- Applications Deadline: November 2024.