Scholarship details

Study levels

Undergraduate

Student type

Future students and Current students

Study area

Health, Justice and Law

Eligibility criteria

Struggling financially and Women

Citizenship

Australian or New Zealand

What you'll receive

You'll receive:

  • a scholarship of $5,000 for one year.

Eligibility

You must be one of:

  • an Australian citizen (including dual citizens)
  • a permanent resident of Australia
  • a permanent humanitarian visa holder
  • a New Zealand citizen.

You must also be:

  • female
  • from a low-income background
  • experiencing financial hardship
  • enrolled in or applying for one of:
    • any undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Health
    • a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biological Sciences or Chemistry
    • a Bachelor of Biomedical Science
    • a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
    • a Bachelor of Justice
    • a Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Justice double degree.

How to apply

Complete an application to the Equity Scholarships Scheme.

What happens next?

All applications are assessed against selection criteria. We allocate scholarships based on need. Students with the greatest need will receive the highest value scholarships.

Conditions

This scholarship is open to female students only. You must be enrolled in the semester you applied for and studying towards one of the eligible courses. Before we pay your scholarship, we will check your enrolment status to ensure you are still enrolled and eligible.

About the scholarship

The Dr Cherrell Hirst Learning Potential Fund Scholarship was established by Dr Cherrell Hirst as a tribute to her family.

The scholarship aims to encourage disadvantaged and low-income female students to undertake an undergraduate degrees in health, science or justice.

Contact us

Equity Scholarships Team

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Phone
3138 5582
Int. phone
+61 7 3138 5582
Email
equityscholarships@qut.edu.au
Postal address
QUT Equity Scholarships
Victoria Park Rd
Kelvin Grove QLD 4059

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