Dean's Scholars Program (Science and Engineering)

You have to be applying for a QUT course to apply for this scholarship.

Student type:

• Future international undergraduate school leaver students
• Future domestic undergraduate school leaver students

Eligibility:

• Academic performance

Study type:

• Undergraduate

Faculty/area:

• Science and Engineering

Eligible courses:

• EN40,MA54,IT04,IT06,IT23,ST01,UD40

Open date: 31 August 2012

Closing date: 16 November 2012

You must:

• have completed Year 12 in the year you apply for the program, or the previous year
• have received an OP 1 (or equivalent)
  
• be starting university for the first time
• demonstrate your leadership experience and potential
• demonstrate community participation and engagement
• apply for and gain a place in one of:
  • Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management - Dean's Scholars Program
  • Bachelor of Engineering - Dean's Scholars Program
  • Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment - Dean's Scholars Program
  • Bachelor of Information Technology - Dean's Scholars Program
  • Bachelor of Mathematics - Dean's Scholars Program
  • Bachelor of Science - Dean's Scholars Program
  • Bachelor of Urban Development - Dean's Scholars Program.

If you're expecting to get an OP of 1-3, you should apply for consideration.

Our Dean's Scholars program provides a pathway to leadership in your chosen field.

Opportunities include:

• company site visits with major industry players
• an annual leadership dinner
• industry and professional association networking events
• access to leadership and professional development opportunities
• registration for senior academic, peer and industry mentoring
• early access to leading research in your field.
  

You'll also receive up to $6,000 per year for the full-time duration of your undergraduate degree.

You'll be encouraged to participate in an exchange program from your third year of study as part of your scholarship experience.

1. Complete and submit the Dean's Scholars questionnaire for applicants.

   Dean's Scholars questionnaire for applicants

2. Apply for the relevant Dean's Scholars program through QTAC. Make sure you use the correct QTAC code for the Dean's Scholars program version of your course.

   How to apply for an undergraduate course via QTAC

To keep your place in the Dean's Scholars program, you must:

• maintain enrolment full-time in the eligible undergraduate course
• graduate from the:
  • Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Urban Development within 4 years of starting, except where you've taken a leave of absence approved by the Assistant Dean, or there are other extenuating circumstances
  • Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment or Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management within 3 years of starting, except where you've taken a leave of absence approved by the Assistant Dean, or there are other extenuating circumstances
• maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 6.0 each semester
• meet the requirements of program completion (for example work experience and work integrated learning)
• pay any costs associated with your program that aren't covered by the scholarship, including additional and repeated units
• demonstrate adequate participation in extracurricular elements of the program.
  

You can:

• apply to change your course structure under exceptional circumstances. You must apply through your academic mentor or course coordinator, and receive prior written approval from the Assistant Dean International and Engagement.
• apply for other scholarships and bursaries, including ones associated with travel, as long as you're allowed to under the conditions of the other scholarship and under our Industry sponsored student scholarships policy.