Scholarship details
Study levels
Undergraduate
Student type
Current students
Study area
Business
Eligibility criteria
Indigenous Australian
Citizenship
Australian or New Zealand
Application dates
- Applications open
- 18 September 2023
- Applications close
- 5 November 2023
What you'll receive
A scholarship worth $5,000 over 12 months, paid in 2 semester instalments after Census date.
Eligibility
Current students who meet all of the following criteria are eligible to apply:
- of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
- admitted in a QUT Bachelor of Business single or double degree program
- enrolled in at least 24 credit points of study in Semester 2, 2023
- achieved at least 96 credit points (equivalent of one year of full time study)
- achieved a course GPA of 4.0 or above.
How to apply
Please provide a cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) introducing yourself to the selection panel, detailing your responses to the following questions:
- Please tell us about your study and career goals.
- Describe your involvement in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. This could include in your local community, in the QUT community, or in a work setting.
- Please detail any financial or personal circumstances that impact your studies and how this bursary would support you. For example, have you relocated to Brisbane to study? Do you work several part time jobs to support yourself? Do you have parenting or family responsibilities?
Please also attach the following documents:
- an up-to-date resume of no more than 3 pages
- a reference from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait community member
- evidence of achievements - eg. academic, leadership, sporting, community achievements.
Submit your application to buslaw.scholarships@qut.edu.au using the reference 'Indigenous Business Equity Scholarship' by the application closing date listed on this page.
What happens next?
A selection panel will assess your application after the closing date, and advise if you are required for an interview.
Conditions
Receipt of the second instalment payment is conditional upon:
- maintaining admission in a Business degree for the duration of the scholarship
- maintaining a minimum enrolment load of 24 credit points per semester in the scholarship period
- maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0.