University of Queensland Academic Scholarship Program in Australia 2015-2016

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Applications are invited for UQ Academic Scholarship Program from school leavers and gap year students. There are three categories of Academic Scholarship on offer

Courses offered

Scholarships are awarded in all subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Offered

UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships 

UQ Excellence Scholarships 

UQ Merit Scholarships

Scholarship Description

UQ vice-chancellor’s scholarships to outstanding applicants achieving at the very top of the OP1 band or equivalent, UQ excellence scholarships to OP 1 applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic, leadership and/or community service achievements during their senior secondary studies and UQ Merit Scholarships to high academic achievers across a range of study areas who demonstrate significant leadership and/or community services.

Study Duration

UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships are awarded for the duration of 5 years

UQ Excellence Scholarships are awarded for the duration of 4 years

UQ Merit Scholarships are awarded for first year of study.

Eligibility Criteria

 Academic scholarships are open to Year 12 and gap year students who:

Are Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holders; or

Are Australian Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens, or international student

AND

Have NOT completed any previous tertiary study other than that undertaken as part of Year 11-12 studies (e.g. Enhanced Studies Program); and

Have applied for a tertiary place through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC); and

Are intending to enroll as a full-time student in an undergraduate program at The University of Queensland in 2016 (or 2017 if they are deferring their tertiary place); and

Have UQ listed as their 1st or 2nd QTAC preference

How to Apply -Download Scholarship Form

Applicants only need to complete and submit ONE application form to be considered for the three different types of Academic Scholarships on offer before you apply, you will need to apply to QTAC to receive your reference number. Your QTAC number is the reference number which you receive after you have lodged your QTAC application online. Your QTAC number will begin with a '16' 

Once you have submitted the online form, you should receive an email from the UQ Scholarships Office to confirm that your Online Application Form has been received. Please contact the UQ Scholarships Office if you haven’t received your confirmation email within two working days of submitting your application.

Click on the link to Apply now Online Application

Submit Hard Copy Supporting Documentation/Evidence

Hard Copy Supporting Documentation/Evidence can be submitted to one of the following addresses:

By post:
The Scholarships Co-ordinate
Undergraduate Scholarships & Prizes Office
The University of Queensland
St Lucia  Qld  4072

You must have to read Scholarships rules before u can Apply

Scholarship rules

Last Date To Apply- Deadline 

31st October 2015.

Official Website

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