University of Queensland Vice Chancellor Scholarship for International and Domestic Students: Study in Australia with $60,000 Support

University of Queensland Vice Chancellor Scholarship for International and Domestic Students: Study in Australia with $60,000 Support
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The University of Queensland (UQ) is now accepting applications for its Vice Chancellor Scholarship, available to both domestic and international students interested in studying in Australia.

Scholarship Summary:

• Host Country: Australia
• Study Abroad: Yes
• Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Reward: $60,000 Grant ($12,000 per year)
• Application Opens: August 1, 2024
• Deadline: November 30, 2024

Scholarship Details:

The UQ Vice Chancellor Scholarship, part of the UQ Academic Scholarship program, aims to support international students enrolling or already enrolled in undergraduate degree programs at UQ. Established in 2009, this scholarship is funded by UQ and its donors.

Scholarship Worth:

Eligible students will receive $60,000 in study support over five years, at $12,000 annually.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Be current or intending domestic or international students of UQ.
• Have an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of at least 99.00 (or equivalent).
• Have completed Year 12 within two years before the award year.
• Not have completed any previous tertiary study beyond Year 11-12 programs.
• Apply for a tertiary place through QTAC with UQ as their first preference.
• Intend to enroll full-time in a UQ undergraduate program in 2025 (or 2026 if deferring).
• Not hold a similar scholarship.

Application Requirements:

To apply, candidates need to submit:

• A cover letter
• A resume
• A copy of their Year 12 report (or equivalent)
• A copy of their ATAR Advice Notice (or equivalent)
• A short video (maximum 1 minute)
• Responses to short answer questions demonstrating how they meet the selection criteria

Application Process:

1. Click the link to visit the scholarship webpage.
2. Apply through the application portal.
3. The admission committee will acknowledge receipt by email. If no email is received within 2 days, contact scholarships@eait.uq.edu.au.
4. Eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel.
5. Selected candidates will be notified in writing to arrange an interview.

Additional Information:

UQ is renowned for its teaching excellence, having won more Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) than any other university in the country, attracting top academic achievers from Queensland, interstate, and overseas. This scholarship further solidifies UQ's commitment to academic excellence and supporting high-achieving students globally.

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