University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Scholarships

Undergraduate,Postgraduate

To be eligible applicants must:

• be an international on campus student
• have completed a minimum of 3 study units at USQ with a GPA of at least 5
• be enrolled full-time, on campus at any USQ campus
• be enrolled in a minimum of 3 study units in the semester that the bursary is awarded.

Complete the Scholarship Application Form and post or deliver the application and all supporting documents to: Private and Confidential, Scholarships Officer, Student Services, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia.

The maximum value for this scholarship is AUD $500.

Expected September 2018

Undergraduate

To be eligible applicants must:

• be currently enrolled in a USQ honours or coursework masters program and intend applying for entry into an HDR program;
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident;
• commence the scholarship during semester three, 2017.

Applications for the ReDTrain Summer Research Scholarships are now open and interested students are required to complete the 2017 Summer Research Scholarship Application.

The scholarship provides a stipend (living allowance) of AUD $300 per week. Payments are made on a fortnightly basis.

Expected September 2018

Undergraduate,Postgraduate

To be eligible applicants must:

• hold a qualification regarded by USQ to be equivalent, or at higher level to a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours;
• be eligible to be enrolled full-time, or part-time in the PhD program at USQ. There is no requirement for the recipients of this scholarship to study on-campus;
• must have applied for enrolment or currently be enrolled in a PhD at USQ;
• be an international student, not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident;
• not be in receipt of similar funding from the Australian Government;
• not be a sponsored student receiving similar funding from their Government, or other organisations;
• commence the program in 2018.

Scholarship applications are separate from the Admission application process, the Office of Research Graduate Studies (ORGS) recommend applicants commence the admission process.

To apply for this scholarship, applicants must scan and forward as one PDF attachment the following documentation by email to orgsadmin@usq.edu.au. 

(Note no other email address is to be used for the submission of an International PhD Stipend Scholarship).

• an International PhD Scholarship Application form (DOCX 84);
• curriculum vitae;
• a Preliminary Research Thesis Topic Proposal (DOC 78KB). If applying for a thesis topic identified via the USQ website, please provide evidence of preliminary discussions with the thesis supervisory team; 
• education qualifications (testamur and all academic transcripts including undergraduate and postgraduate);
• a list of any research presentations and/or publications;
• documentation confirming citizenship;
• provide evidence of English language proficiency by supplying one of the approved language tests, (IELTS or TOEFL) or evidence you have studied for a minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent, within the last five years at a recognised institution in a country on the English Speaking Country List.

Subject to satisfactory progress International PhD Fees Scholarship recipients will have their tuition fees for a period of 6 semesters, full-time equivalent, paid by the USQ. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree will be deducted from the scholarship.

Expected September 2018

Postgraduate

To be eligible applicants must:

• have completed a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours, or equivalent level;
• be eligible to be enrolled full-time on-campus in the PhD program at USQ; 
• must have applied for enrolment, or currently enrolled in the PhD at USQ;
• be an international student, not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident;
• not have previously held an Australian Government funded higher degree by research scholarship;
• not be a sponsored student receiving similar funding from their Government, or other organisations;
• commence the program in 2018.

Scholarship applications are separate from the Admission application process, the Office of Research Graduate Studies (ORGS) recommend applicants commence the admission process.

To apply for this scholarship, applicants must scan and forward as one PDF attachment the following documentation by email to orgsadmin@usq.edu.au. Applicants will receive an acknowledged of receipt email within 2 working days. (Note no other email address is to be used for the submission of an International PhD Stipend Scholarship).; 

• an International PhD Scholarship Application form (DOCX 84KB);
• a curriculum vitae;
• a Preliminary Research Thesis Topic Proposal (DOC 78KB). If applying for a thesis topic identified via the USQ website, please provide evidence of preliminary discussions with the thesis supervisory team; 
• education qualifications (testamur and academic transcripts for all undergraduate and postgraduate awards);
• a list of any research presentations and/or publications;
• documentation confirming citizenship;
• provide evidence of English language proficiency by supplying one of the approved language tests, (IELTS or TOEFL) or evidence you have studied for a minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent, within the last five years at a recognised institution in a country on the English Speaking Country List.

The International PhD Stipend Scholarship provides a stipend (living allowance), normally valued at AUD $30,000 per annum. Scholarship payments are tax-free.

Expected September 2018

Postgraduate

Applications for the HDR Equity Bursary Scholarship will be considered from students who:

• are currently enrolled in a USQ HDR program
• are an international student, not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident
• are studying within Australia
• can demonstrate real and enduring financial hardship.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview

To apply, please provide the following:

• USQ HDR Equity Bursary Application Form (DOC 36KB)
• USQ Academic Transcript
• Personal Statement detailing your financial hardship
• Any supporting documents. 

Send to:

• Office of Research Graduate Studies orgsadmin@usq.edu.au

Please contact the provider

Expected October 2017

Undergraduate

To be eligible applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status 
• continue their studies in a Bachelor of Nursing in Semester 1 2018
• be entering into the second or third year of their degree 
• be enrolled in a minimum of 3 study units in each of Semester 1 and Semester 2 
• be studying on-campus, external or online
• be attending a clinical placement in a rural or remote area in 2018.

Complete the scholarship application form and post or deliver the application and all supporting documents to: Private and Confidential, Scholarship Officer, Student Services, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia.

The scholarship will have a maximum value of AUD $5,000.

27 October 2017

Undergraduate

Applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status
• be a resident of the City of Ipswich as defined by the local government boundaries (postcodes 4300, 4301, 4303, 4304, 4305, 4306, 4307, 4310, 4340, 4346) and/or enrolled at Ipswich campus
• continue their studies in a USQ Bachelor of Nursing, Midwifery or Paramedicine in Semester 1 2018
• have completed 8 units of study in the relevant USQ bachelor's degree
• be studying on-campus, online or external
• be enrolled in a minimum of 1 study unit in each of Semester 1 and Semester 2
• demonstrate a personal or family connection to the Australian Defence Force.

Complete the scholarship application form and post or deliver the application and all supporting documents to: Private and Confidential, Scholarship Officer, Student Services, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia.

The scholarship will have a maximum value of AUD $5,000.

27 October 2017

Undergraduate

Applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status 
• be from a rural area within Queensland 
• continue their studies in a bachelor degree in Semester 1 2018
• be entering into the second, third or final year of a degree 
• be enrolled at USQ Toowoomba 
• be studying on-campus 
• be living on-campus at any USQ Residential College in Toowoomba.

Complete the scholarship application form and post or deliver the application and all supporting documents to: Private and Confidential, Scholarship Officer, Student Services, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia.

The bursary will have a maximum value of AUD $2,000

27 October 2017

Undergraduate

To be eligible applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status
• have completed Year 12 in the year prior to the award
• commence their studies in a Bachelor of Business and Commerce majoring in Accounting, or Bachelor of Business and Commerce majoring in General Commerce, or Bachelor of Business and Commerce majoring in Finance in Semester 1 2018
• be entering into the first year of their degree
• be enrolled in a minimum of 1 study unit in each of Semester 1 and Semester 2 of each year of study
• be studying external or online (as applicant will be working fulltime at Morgans Toowoomba).

Complete the scholarship application form and post or deliver the application and all supporting documents to: Private and Confidential, Scholarship Officer, Student Services, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia.

The scholarship will pay the Student Contribution Charges and Student Amenities Fees associated with a: 32 study unit degree (approximately AUD $39,000) or 24 study unit degree (approximately AUD $29,000)

27 October 2017

Undergraduate

Applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status
• identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia descent
• commence or continue their studies in a bachelor degree in Semester 1 2018
• be enrolled at any USQ campus 
• be enrolled in a minimum of 3 study units in Semester 1 
• be studying on-campus.

Students demonstrating financial hardship will receive a higher preference for these bursaries.

Complete the scholarship application form and post or deliver the application and all supporting documents to: Private and Confidential, Scholarship Officer, Student Services, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia.

The USQ Bookshop Bursary will have a maximum value of AUD $750.

27 October 2017

Undergraduate

To be eligible applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status 
• continue their studies in Information Technology at a bachelor degree level in Semester 1 2018
• have completed a minimum of 8 USQ courses 
• be enrolled in a minimum of 3 study units in each of Semester 1 and Semester 2 
• be studying on-campus, external or online. 

Complete the scholarship application form and post or deliver the application and all supporting documents to: Private and Confidential, Scholarship Officer, Student Services, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia.

The scholarship will have a maximum value of AUD $4,000.

27 October 2017

Undergraduate

To be eligible applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status 
• be enrolled in a minimum of 3 study units in the semester the bursary is awarded 
• be studying on-campus or online; OR        
• be an international student studying full-time, on-campus in the semester the bursary is awarded
• be involved in USQ community activities 
• be continuing an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree
• have completed a minimum of 2 USQ courses.

Complete the scholarship application form and post or deliver the application and all supporting documents to: Private and Confidential, Scholarship Officer, Student Services, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia.

Each bursary will have a maximum value of AUD $2,000.

27 October 2017

Undergraduate

To be eligible applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status 
• be a resident of the Ipswich/Moreton region encompassing Ipswich City, Somerset, Lockyer Valley and Scenic Rim Regional Councils.
• be continuing their studies in a Bachelor of Art (double major in Journalism Extended and Contemporary Media Studies) OR a Bachelor of Communication (double major in Journalism and Communication and Media Studies)
• be entering into the third year of their degree or have completed a minimum of 12 USQ courses
• be enrolled in a minimum of 1 study unit in Semester 1
• be studying on-campus at Ipswich or Springfield, or be enrolled externally or online.

Complete the scholarship application form and post or deliver the application and all supporting documents to: Private and Confidential, Scholarship Officer, Student Services, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia.

The bursary will have a maximum value of AUD $2,000.

27 October 2017

Undergraduate

To be eligible applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status 
• be a graduate of the Clifton High School 
• commence their studies in a bachelor degree in Semester 1 2018
• be enrolled on-campus at USQ Toowoomba 
• be enrolled in a minimum of 1 study unit in Semester 1.

Complete the scholarship application form and post or deliver the application and all supporting documents to: Private and Confidential, Scholarship Officer, Student Services, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia.

The bursary will have a maximum value of AUD $1,000

27 October 2017

Undergraduate

To be eligible applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status
• continue their studies in a Bachelor of Nursing in Semester 1 2018
• be entering into the 3rd and final year of their degree
• have completed a practical placement at St Andrew’s Ipswich Hospital in the 2nd year of their degree
• be enrolled on-campus at USQ Ipswich and/or be resident of  within 30km of the Ipswich CBD
• be enrolled in a minimum of 2 study units in each of Semester 1 and Semester 2 of each year of study.         

Complete the scholarship application form and post or deliver the application and all supporting documents to: Private and Confidential, Scholarship Officer, Student Services, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia.

The scholarship will have a maximum value of AUD $5,000.

27 October 2017

Undergraduate

Applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status or be a New Zealand citizen residing in Australia
• have completed the USQ Bachelor of Science program and be enrolled in the USQ Bachelor of Science (Honours) program involving Chemistry.

Complete the scholarship application form and post or deliver the application and all supporting documents to: Private and Confidential, Scholarship Officer, Student Services, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia.

The scholarship will have a maximum value of AUD $5,000.

27 October 2017

Undergraduate

To be eligible applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status 
• be from a rural area within Queensland 
• continue their studies in a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Creative Arts in Semester 1 2018
• be entering into the second, third or final year of their degree 
• be studying on-campus at USQ Toowoomba 
• be enrolled in a minimum of 3 study units in each of Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Complete the scholarship application form and post or deliver the application and all supporting documents to: Private and Confidential, Scholarship Officer, Student Services, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia.

The bursary will have a maximum value of AUD $2,000.

27 October 2017

Undergraduate

To be eligible applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status 
• identify as female 
• commence their studies in a bachelor degree in Semester 1 2018
• be enrolled at any USQ Campus 
• be enrolled in a minimum of 3 study units in each of Semester 1 and Semester 2 
• be studying on-campus, external or online.

Complete the scholarship application form and post or deliver the application and all supporting documents to: Private and Confidential, Scholarship Officer, Student Services, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia.

The USQ Bookshop bursary will have a maximum value of AUD $1,500.

27 October 2017

Undergraduate

To be eligible applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status 
• be commencing or continuing an associate degree or bachelor’s degree at USQ
• be enrolled in a minimum of 3 study units in the semester the bursary is awarded  OR
• students with a disability must be enrolled in a minimum of 1 study unit in the semester the bursary is awarded
• be studying on-line or on campus
• for continuing students - have a current USQ Grade Point Average of at least 5.0.

Complete the scholarship application form and post or deliver the application and all supporting documents to: Private and Confidential, Scholarship Officer, Student Services, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia.

Each bursary will have a maximum value of AUD $2,000.

27 October 2017

Undergraduate

To be eligible applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status 
• have completed Year 12 in the last three years
• commence their studies in a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Environmental) in Semester 1 2018
• be entering the first year of their degree
• be enrolled on-campus at USQ Toowoomba 
• be enrolled in a minimum of 3 study units in each of Semester 1 and Semester 2 of each year of study 
• be studying on-campus.

Complete the scholarship application form and post or deliver the application and all supporting documents to: Private and Confidential, Scholarship Officer, Student Services, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia.

The scholarship will have a maximum value of AUD $20,000.

27 October 2017