Scholarship details
Study levels
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Student type
Current students
Study area
Business
Eligibility criteria
Academic performance
Citizenship
Australian or New Zealand
Application dates
- Applications open
- 9 August 2026
- Applications close
- 6 September 2026
What you'll receive
You will receive $5,000 to cover the cost of educational expenses in your final semester or final year of study.
We will pay your scholarship directly into your nominated bank account. Half will be paid at the start of semester, following census date. The other half will be paid upon satisfying the conditions of the award:
- after results are released (for students with one semester of study remaining), or
- following census date of the second semester (for students with one year of study remaining).
You will receive a guaranteed internship at Queensland Treasury Corporation, of not less than two weeks and may be as long as four weeks (by negotiation) covered by QUT placement insurance. This experience can be fulfilled across consecutive business days, or as a flexible arrangement (eg. x number days per week over a semester) to suit your employment.
You will have the option of enrolling in a work integrated learning (WIL) experiential learning unit to claim this internship for academic credit (depending on your study plan). Contact Ingrid Larkin, Associate Director, Work Integrated Learning to discuss your particular circumstances via email bus.wil@qut.edu.au.
Eligibility
Undergraduate students
You must:
- be an Australian citizen or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- be currently enrolled full-time in a Bachelor of Business (single or double) degree
- be studying finance as your primary major
- have one year of full-time study or (72 CP remaining in your degree at the start of 2027 (BS08 students will need 2years remaining)
- demonstrate academic merit with a course grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 or higher
- double degree students must also possess a business component GPA of 5.5 of higher.
Master degree students
You must:
- be an Australian citizen or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- be enrolled in the Master of Business (Applied Finance) degree at QUT
- have completed, at the time of application, a minimum of:
- one semester of full-time study (36 or 48 credit points)
- or two semesters of part-time study (of no less than 24 credit points per semester; 48 credit points total)
- please note, Advanced Standing is not considered in this calculation
- and have remaining on your study plan, at least:
- one semester of full-time study (36 or 48 credit points)
- or two semesters of part-time study (of no less than 24 credit points per semester; 48 credit points total)
- have achieved a course grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 or higher
- be willing to undertake a short-term, full-time internship with the Queensland Treasury Corporation during the scholarship period (usually around November)
- be willing to mentor future recipients after completion of the degree.
Students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Applicants who have accepted graduate positions need not apply.
How to apply
You may submit additional supporting evidence to strengthen your application.
Read the scholarship application guide for expert tips on how to enhance your written application and interview performance.
Download the scholarship application guide (PDF file, 146.8 KB)
What happens next?
Our panel will assess applications based on:
- academic merit
- your desire to build a career in finance
- evidence of applied understanding of finance concepts, theory and practice
- evidence of personal and professional achievements and qualities.
If you're shortlisted, we'll invite you to attend an interview with the selection panel. Forward notice of the proposed interview date will be provided upon submission of your application.
Whether you're successful or not, we'll advise you in writing of the outcome of your application.
Conditions
Terms and conditions for The Mark Christensen Memorial Scholarship (PDF file; 164.4 KB)
About the scholarship
The Mark Christensen Memorial Scholarship is named in honour of the life, character and values of Mark Christensen, long-term former QUT Accounting and Finance lecturer. Mark was a highly gifted teacher and generous mentor of others. He worked in finance and related industries for almost 30 years.
In consultation with Mark’s family, his colleagues and friends, the Queensland Treasury Corporation is supporting an annual scholarship for a promising QUT Masters in Applied Finance student. In tribute to Mark’s outstanding personal qualities, the memorial grant carrying his name will be awarded on the basis of both merit and character.
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Testimonials
Invaluable professional and financial insight
Cameron Mah, 2025 scholarship recipient'The experience I gained as a Mark Christensen Memorial Scholarship recipient was invaluable, allowing me to deepen my appreciation for public finance and professional services during my time at QTC. It exposed me to a culture of high-achieving professionals working to create better outcomes for Queensland's public service. The opportunity also let me work closely with and access experts throughout the organisation to develop connections and my own professional skills. I will undoubtedly be able to apply an enhanced understanding of finance and economic principles in my future career, and draw upon the networks from my brief but developmental time at QTC.'
