University of Queensland 2023 Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for International Students: (Deadline 4 December 2023)

UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship is part of the UQ Academic Scholarship program. The scholarship was established in 2009 and is maintained by funds from The University of Queensland and donors.

This scholarship is strictly for undergraduate students from Australian Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen, or international student who is completing or has completed Years 11 and 12 in Australia.

Applications open: 7 August 2023

About The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.

Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship

• Type Undergraduate
• Organisation The University of Queensland
• Country to study Australia
• School to study The University of Queensland
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline December 4, 2023

Aim and Benefits of Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship

The University of Queensland Academic Scholarship program offers up to $12,000 to put towards your studies. This opportunity is available for international students who will be enrolling for undergraduate degree program.

Requirements for Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Qualification

You’re eligible if you:

• achieved a minimum ATAR of 99.90 (or equivalent)
• completed Year 12 in 2023 or 2022 (if you’re on a gap year).

And either of the below:

• Australian citizen or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder; or
• Australian Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen, or international student who is completing or has completed Years 11 and 12 in Australia.

And you:

• Have not completed any previous tertiary study other than as part of your Year 11–12 studies (e.g. Enhanced Studies Program)
• Have applied for a tertiary place through QTAC and have UQ listed as your 1st QTAC preference as at 19 December
• Are intending to enrol as a full-time student in a UQ undergraduate program in 2024 (or 2025 if deferring your tertiary place).

Interview date, Process and Venue for Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship

Selection criteria

We’ll consider:

• outstanding academic achievements as determined by the selection panel

What happens next

We’ll email you to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not received an email within 2 days of applying, please email us at scholarships@uq.edu.au.

A selection panel will review eligible applications. If you are successful, we’ll notify you in writing.

Application Deadline

December 4, 2023

How to Apply

Apply via the UQ application portal. You can save your application and come back to it at any time.

You’ll need:

• your QTAC reference number
• a list of 3 of your most outstanding achievements from Years 11 and 12 (academic, leadership and community service).

You only need to submit one application to be considered for all scholarships under the UQ Academic Scholarships Program.

Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.

This scholarship will open on 7 August 2023. Add reminder to calendar

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