Scholarship details
Study levels
Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research
Student type
Current students
Study area
All study areas
Eligibility criteria
Struggling financially
Citizenship
Australian, Australian or New Zealand and International
What you'll receive
You'll receive a once-off payment of either $300, $500, $750 or $1,000 based on your demonstrated need.
You can only claim one Equity Emergency Bursary per semester.
Eligibility
You must be:
- admitted as a current domestic or international student undertaking a QUT diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate or research qualification
- enrolled in the current semester
- be able to demonstrate that you:
- are experiencing sudden and unexpected financial hardship causing inability to afford non-discretionary (essential) expenses (e.g. food, rent) which is impacting your ability to continue studies
- are from a low-income background
- have no other means of financial support or savings to cover your non-discretionary (essential) expenses.
Who can't apply
You can't apply if you're a:
- single-unit study student - studying an individual unit at QUT, but not enrolled in a QUT award course
- cross-institutional student - enrolled in an award course at another university, but studying specific units at QUT and receiving credit towards your award course at the other university
- QUT College student - studying a pathway program, certificate, Uniprep, or a Bridging program.
How to apply
Complete an online form or call (07) 3138 2019 to request an appointment with Student Services. You will be assessed based on your financial situation to determine your eligibility for an Equity Emergency Bursary. All appointments are confidential and free.
Bring the following documentation to your appointment:
- Bank statements for all bank accounts (both overseas and onshore) covering two months from the time of application. Statements must be provided in an accepted format (screenshots, Word, CSV, and Excel files will not be accepted).
- Your fortnightly budget.
- Proof of income (if not demonstrated in bank statements).
- Proof income of parent(s)/caregiver(s), if financially dependent.
- Proof income of spouse/partner.
- Centrelink income statement (domestic students only).
- Any quotes, bills or other evidence demonstrating your current financial need (documents may be verified as part of the assessment process).
Applications will be considered after your course census date. Applications prior to the census date will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.