Profile
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia's premier learning and research institutions, ranked 41st in the world by the Times Higher Education Supplement in 2009. It is the largest and oldest university in Queensland and has produced generations of graduates who have gone on to become leaders in all areas of society and industry. The University is a founding member of the national Group of Eight, an alliance of research-strong "sandstone" universities committed to ensuring that Australia has higher education institutions which are genuinely world class. It belongs also to the global Universitas 21 alliance. This group aims to enhance the quality of university outcomes through international benchmarking and a joint venture e-learning project with The Thomson Corporation.
UQ's outstanding research funding and industry collaboration has pushed the boundaries of research to achieve world-acclaimed breakthroughs, including recent triumphs in cervical cancer, dengue fever and space Scramjet research.
The University hosts over 130 research centres, including the Queensland Brain Institute, Sustainable Minerals Institute, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Australian Institute for Bioengineering & Nanotechnology, Diamantina Institute for Cancer, and the Immunology and Metabolic Medicine Institute for Social Science Research.
Additionally, in ensuring teaching excellence, UQ adopts flexible learning as part of its overall strategy to deliver an enhanced, student-centred approach to education.
UQ teachers have a 100 percent success rate in the Carrick Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, which recognise teaching excellence in higher education.
The University of Queensland's graduates have a strong record of success in attaining employment and income levels well above average. UQ qualifications are highly regarded by employers everywhere and our graduates form a powerful network of success across all industries and endeavours in all corners of the globe. In recent years, the international standing of UQ has been reinforced with a rapid growth in fee-paying students from abroad, as well as strong growth in postgraduate studies.
UQ's outstanding research funding and industry collaboration has pushed the boundaries of research to achieve world-acclaimed breakthroughs, including recent triumphs in cervical cancer, dengue fever and space Scramjet research.
The University hosts over 130 research centres, including the Queensland Brain Institute, Sustainable Minerals Institute, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Australian Institute for Bioengineering & Nanotechnology, Diamantina Institute for Cancer, and the Immunology and Metabolic Medicine Institute for Social Science Research.
Additionally, in ensuring teaching excellence, UQ adopts flexible learning as part of its overall strategy to deliver an enhanced, student-centred approach to education.
UQ teachers have a 100 percent success rate in the Carrick Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, which recognise teaching excellence in higher education.
The University of Queensland's graduates have a strong record of success in attaining employment and income levels well above average. UQ qualifications are highly regarded by employers everywhere and our graduates form a powerful network of success across all industries and endeavours in all corners of the globe. In recent years, the international standing of UQ has been reinforced with a rapid growth in fee-paying students from abroad, as well as strong growth in postgraduate studies.
Scholarships
Academic Scholarships. 312 available @ USD 4,159
For high achieving students commencing a Bachelor Degree. Applications for these scholarships are invited from Australian school leavers including International Baccalaureate students.
To be eligible to apply for an Academic Scholarship, applicants must:
be an Australian Citizen, or a Permanent Resident of Australia or the holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa; and
be completing Year 12 in 2008; and
not have undertaken any previous tertiary study other than studies undertaken as part of Year 12 studies; and
have applied for a tertiary place through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC); and
be intending to undertake an undergraduate program of study as a full-time Commonwealth-supported student at The University of Queensland in 2009 (or 2010 if a deferment of your tertiary offer is approved).
Recipients of an Academic Scholarship must remain enrolled as full-time students of The University of Queensland to be eligible to receive their scholarship. Approval to undertake less than a full-time study load may be given in exceptional circumstances.
Recipients of an Academic Scholarship will be required to achieve satisfactory academic progress during the tenure of their scholarship, as set out in the Academic Scholarship Guidelines.
All applicants should read The University of Queensland Academic Scholarship Guidelines before submitting their application for a scholarship.
To be eligible to apply for an Academic Scholarship, applicants must:
be an Australian Citizen, or a Permanent Resident of Australia or the holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa; and
be completing Year 12 in 2008; and
not have undertaken any previous tertiary study other than studies undertaken as part of Year 12 studies; and
have applied for a tertiary place through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC); and
be intending to undertake an undergraduate program of study as a full-time Commonwealth-supported student at The University of Queensland in 2009 (or 2010 if a deferment of your tertiary offer is approved).
Recipients of an Academic Scholarship must remain enrolled as full-time students of The University of Queensland to be eligible to receive their scholarship. Approval to undertake less than a full-time study load may be given in exceptional circumstances.
Recipients of an Academic Scholarship will be required to achieve satisfactory academic progress during the tenure of their scholarship, as set out in the Academic Scholarship Guidelines.
All applicants should read The University of Queensland Academic Scholarship Guidelines before submitting their application for a scholarship.
Deadline
30th October 2009
30th October 2009
Australian Building Codes Board Cadetship Program 2009. 2 available @ USD 34,660
Two 12 month cadetships are on offer commencing in January 2009 and are open to undergraduates and graduates in the fields of architecture, building certification/surveying, building, construction management and built environment. The cadetships are in Canberra.
Deadline
31st October 2009
31st October 2009
BEL Faculty Overseas Study Assistance Scholarships . 6 available @ USD 1,733
Awarded annually to students seeking to study at an overseas university for one semester.
Deadline
31st October 2009
31st October 2009
CRC Mining Undergraduate Intern Scholarships . 2 available @ USD 3,466
Two working internships available for engineering students in the areas of mining, mechanical, mechatronic or electrical engineering or information technology who are Australian citizens or permanent residents and not committed to an employer. Successful applicants will be encouraged to undertake their fourth-year undergraduate thesis in an area relevant to current research projects within CRC Mining (with the prior approval of your program leader), and will be supervised by a CRC Mining researcher.
Deadline
31st October 2009
31st October 2009
Diversified Construction Corporation Engineering Scholarships. 2 available @ USD 6,932
Available annually to domestic students who intend to enrol full-time in either the second or third year of one of the following programs in the year of the award - the Bachelor of Engineering; or a dual program including a Bachelor of Engineering, in the field of mechanical or civil engineering. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement in their program; and an interest in mechanical or civil engineering within the construction industry; and personal qualities, including leadership potential; and other evidence that may be considered relevant by the selection committee to future success by the student in the construction industry.
Deadline
31st October 2009
31st October 2009
Faculty of Arts Tuition Fee Waiver scholarship. 20 available @ USD 71,000
This scholarship is merit based. It is available for commencing international students. Scholarships values range from 50% to 100% of total tuition fees. Please note that there are approximately 10 scholarships available each semester.
Specialisation
Humanities, Creative Arts
Humanities, Creative Arts
Application Process
The closing dates for the Faculty of Arts Tuition and Fee Waiver Scholarship is: 31 October of the previous year for semester 1 intake; and 5 May for semester 2 intake. Please send all expressions of Interest to arts@uq.edu.au
The closing dates for the Faculty of Arts Tuition and Fee Waiver Scholarship is: 31 October of the previous year for semester 1 intake; and 5 May for semester 2 intake. Please send all expressions of Interest to arts@uq.edu.au
Deadline
31st October 2009
31st October 2009
GHD Pty Ltd Scholarship in Chemical or Mining or Minerals Process/ Metallurgical Engineering . 1 available @ USD 1,733
For a full-time student enrolled in semester six of the Bachelor of Engineering in either chemical or mining or minerals processing/ metallurgical engineering. Based on academic achievement, personal qualities and other evidence as deemed relevant. Vacation employment may be offered.
Deadline
31st October 2009
31st October 2009
GHD Pty Ltd Scholarship in Civil Engineering . 1 available @ USD 1,733
For a full-time student enrolled in semester six of the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering). Based on academic achievement, personal qualities and other evidence as deemed relevant. Vacation employment may be offered.
Deadline
31st October 2009
31st October 2009
GHD Pty Ltd Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering . 1 available @ USD 1,733
For a full-time student enrolled in semester six of the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering). Based on academic achievement, personal qualities and other evidence as deemed relevant. Vacation employment may be offered.
Deadline
31st October 2009
31st October 2009
John Fox Memorial Bursary . 1 available @ USD 464
For an orphaned or fatherless Australian-born male student, who is pursuing the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering). Preference will be given to applicants who are enrolled in the third semester of the program, however the Executive Dean, Faculty of EPSA, may recommend an award to a student proceeding to a later semester of the program. Proficiency of applicants̢۪ work during the program will be taken into account, as may financial and other circumstances deemed relevant by the Executive Dean.
Deadline
31st October 2009
31st October 2009
Maunsell Australia Undergraduate Scholarship. 4 available @ USD 3,466
Available annually to domestic students who are enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Engineering program; or a dual program including a Bachelor of Engineering, in the field of civil engineering; and have maintained an overall GPA of at least 4.8 at the time of application in one of the above programs; and intend to enter the third year of the program in the year of the award. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement during the first three semesters of the Bachelor of Engineering program; and an interest in geotechnical engineering; and personal qualities, including leadership potential; and other evidence as may be deemed relevant to future success in the civil engineering profession.
Deadline
31st October 2009
31st October 2009
Queensland Health Master of Nurse Practitioner Scholarships . 20 available @ USD 5,545
For Nurse Practioner students to cover the fees of Masters of Nurse Practitioner
Deadline
31st October 2009
31st October 2009
Rio Tinto Pty Ltd Scholarships in Mining and Metallurgical Engineering . 2 available @ USD 5,545
Awarded annually to full-time students in the Bachelor of Engineering, including a dual program, one in the field of mining engineering and one in the field of metallurgical engineering. Must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. Based on academic achievement, personal qualities and other evidence deemed relevant to future success in the related profession.
Deadline
31st October 2009
31st October 2009
School of Pharmacy Bursary for UQ Foundation Year Students. 1 available @ USD 2,079
The School of Pharmacy is offering one bursary per year exclusively to UQ Foundation Year Students. The bursary will be awarded to an outstanding UQ Foundation Year graduate seeking admission into the Pharmacy degree. The bursary is awarded on academic merit.
Deadline
31st October 2009
31st October 2009
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Scholarship . 1 available @ USD 1,733
Awarded annually to a female student who has completed either the first 5 semesters of the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or the Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning; or the first 7 semesters of the Bachelor of Architecture; or the Bachelor of Architectural Design (or equivalent) and the first semester of the Master of Architecture. Based on academic achievement, interest in construction industry, personal qualities including leadership potential, a 1000 word essay and other relevant evidence.
Deadline
31st October 2009
31st October 2009
Thomas Morrow Prize. 1 available @ USD 312
Awarded to an undergraduate student who writes the best essay on the specified topic. Well-presented honours theses may be submitted for consideration. The three topics which will rotate on an annual basis are: Australian literature; Australian exploration and history; Scientific inquiry in Australia.
Application URL
Deadline
31st October 2009
31st October 2009
UQ Sports Achievement Scholarships. 16 available @ USD 4,159
A number of UQ Sports Achievement Scholarships to students who are high academic achievers and who excel in their chosen sport. Sixteen scholarships will be awarded, eight of which are specifically available to students who excel in the sport of rugby union.
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