Scholarship details
Study levels
Undergraduate
Student type
Future students and Current students
Study area
Communication
Eligibility criteria
Struggling financially
Citizenship
Australian or New Zealand
What you'll receive
You'll receive a scholarship valued at $5,000 for one year, paid in two instalments of $2,500.
This scholarship is offered in Semester 1 each year.
Eligibility
You must be one of the following:
- an Australian citizen (including dual citizens)
- a permanent resident of Australia
- a permanent humanitarian visa holder
- a New Zealand citizen.
You must also be:
- from a low-income background
- experiencing financial hardship
- be enrolled in a single or dual undergraduate degree that includes a Bachelor of Communication (journalism).
This scholarship is not available to:
- single-unit study students - studying an individual unit at QUT, but not enrolled in a QUT course
- cross-institutional students - enrolled in a course at another university, but studying specific units at QUT and receiving credit towards your course at the other university
- QUT College students - studying one of the pathway programs offered by our international college, including foundation courses, university diplomas and English language courses.
How to apply
Submit one application to be considered for multiple scholarships and bursaries under the QUT Equity Scholarships Scheme. This scholarship is offered in the Semester 1 round only, with applications typically open from mid-December to mid-February. Other scholarships under the scheme may be available in later rounds, so check the QUT Equity Scholarships Scheme page for details.
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.
About the scholarship
The Learning Potential Fund provides support through scholarships and bursaries to students in financial need.
Dr Mark Hayes is a Brisbane-based journalist, educator, sociologist and peace researcher. With extensive experience across journalism, broadcasting and higher education in Australia and the Pacific, he is passionate about supporting students to achieve their educational goals.
Contact us
Scholarship Team
- Phone
- 3138 7624
- scholarships@qut.edu.au
- Website
- https://www.qut.edu.au/scholarships