Scholarship details
Study levels
Undergraduate
Student type
Future students
Study area
Business
Eligibility criteria
Academic performance
Citizenship
Australian or New Zealand
Application dates
- Applications open
- 14 August 2026
- Applications close
- 11 October 2026
What you'll receive
You'll receive:
- a $20,000 scholarship, paid over three years, to support your tertiary education expenses
- one 9-13 week internship with a leading organisation
- professional and leadership focused development opportunities with academics sponsors,industry leaders and peers.
Other benefits include:
- automatic membership of the QUT College of Excellence
- the opportunity to represent QUT Business School in international case competitions
- the opportunity to represent QUT through the Student Ambassador Program.
Eligibility
To apply for this scholarship, you must:
- be graduating from Year 12 this year, or have graduated last year and taken a gap year
- list QUT as your first preference on your QTAC application
- achieve an unadjusted ATAR of 85.00 or better.
The following qualities, experiences, or achievements are desirable:
- excellence in extracurricular pursuits (e.g. sporting, cultural or artistic)
- community involvement
- strong interpersonal skills.
To be a RISE scholar, you must:
- study full‑time during non-internship semesters
- maintain a high academic performance (GPA 5.5+) to remain eligible for the program
- participate in RISE events
- enrol in a single or double degree in business and property economics.
How to apply
If you have any questions, contact us via email bus.lawscholarships@qut.edu.au.
Applications are open until 11 October.
What happens next?
Once written applications close, selected applicants are invited to take part in a dynamic online video assessment designed to showcase your communication skills, career aspirations and leadership qualities.
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in early December 2026.
About the scholarship
The Real‑world Impact Scholarship Experience (RISE) connects high achieving business and property economics students with leading corporate and legal organisations through scholarships and industry internships.
Gain hands‑on experience while you study, build your professional network and graduate with the skills and confidence to stand out.
Testimonials
Tabatha Fachin
Scholarship recipient'I completed an internship at Pitcher Partners in the private business and family advisory division, where I gained hands-on experience in accounting and tax services. I prepared tax returns and financial statements, handled fringe benefits tax compliance and supported tax planning. This role helped sharpen my technical skills, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure. It also strengthened my passion for accounting and boosted my confidence to pursue a career in the field.'