Ivan Wood Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Human Resource Management

You have to be a current QUT student to apply for this scholarship.

Available for

Student type:
  • Current domestic undergraduate students
  • Current international undergraduate students
Eligibility:
  • Academic performance
Study type:
  • Undergraduate
Faculty/area:
  • Business
Eligible courses:
  • BS05

Application dates

Open date: 5 September 2011

Closing date: 4 November 2011

Eligibility details

You must be enrolled full-time in the second year or equivalent of a Bachelor of Business (Human Resources Management).

You must be able to prove:

  • academic merit, demonstrated by a GPA of 5 or higher
  • a desire to build a career in human resources
  • applied understanding of Human Resource Management concepts, theory and practice
  • personal and professional achievements and qualities.

What you receive

You'll receive $8,000 to cover the cost of educational expenses in your final year of study.

We'll pay your scholarship as:

  • a lump sum
  • HECS-HELP or reimbursement if already paid
  • a study stipend/allowance each semester.

How to apply

Download and complete the application pack.

Apply by email

Send your application to the QUT Business School's Scholarships, Prizes and Awards Officer. Make the subject 'Ivan Wood Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in HRM'.

Apply by mail

Send your application to the Ivan Wood Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in HRM, care of the QUT Business School's Scholarships, Prizes and Awards Officer.

What happens next

Our panel will shortlist applications based on the selection criteria.

If you're shortlisted, we'll invite you to attend an interview with the selection panel in the week commencing 21 November 2011.

If you're successful or not, we'll send you written confirmation of the outcome of your application.

Conditions

You must:

  • remain enrolled in the Bachelor of Business (HRM) full-time to complete your study program
  • maintain a minimum GPA of 5.

You can't hold another merit-based scholarship at the same time as the Ivan Wood Memorial Scholarship.

Background

The Ivan Wood Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Human Resource Management is proudly supported by Chandler Macleod and Thiess.

Ivan Wood was one of the most respected experts in the Australian human resource profession. He was someone who personified the professional, business-oriented human resource executive and was deservedly successful in his career due to his capability. Many people have been the beneficiary of his sound mentorship and advice, and it is only fitting that a way to remember his contribution to many careers is to support up and coming human resource professionals.

This scholarship is offered in memory of Ivan Wood who passed away in 2006.

Contacts

QUT Business School Scholarships, Prizes and Awards Officer

QUT Business School Scholarship Prizes and Awards Officer

Postal address:
Business Scholarships, QUT Business School
GPO Box 2434
Brisbane QLD 4001