University of Queensland Vice Chancellor Scholarship 2024

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.

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:

1. Visit the UQ Application Portal: Start your application and save it as you progress.
2. 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.
3. 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.