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UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship

Supports students at risk

The UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship is funded by The University of Queensland (UQ). Established in 2021, this Scholarship offers students from refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds the opportunity to pursue higher education in any desired discipline at UQ.

Overview

University of Queensland (UQ)

Brisbane, state of Queensland, Australia

Full-time

English

Law / Legal Studies, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Social Work, Sociology, Medicine Related Studies, Nursing & Midwifery, Statistics & Operational Research, Health/Healthcare, Engineering - Informatics, Engineering - Electrical & Electronic, Engineering - Civil & Structural, Engineering - Chemical, Education, Software, Computer Science, Psychology, Philosophy, Politics, International Relations/Studies/Affairs, Public Policy, Criminology, Communication, Film & Media Studies, Economics & Econometrics, Journalism, Business & Management Studies, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Linguistics, Art & Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, Agriculture & Forestry

Detailed Information

Admission

We'll email you to let you know when we've received your application. If you don't receive a confirmation email within 2 working days of submitting your application, contact us at scholarships@uq.edu.au If you’re considered eligible, we’ll forward your application to a selection panel to review. If you’re successful, we'll notify you in writing.

Qualifications

You’re eligible if you: have received an offer to study at UQ, or have applied to study at UQ; hold an Eligible Visa; have not received the Scholarship previously for the same level of study; have not received another scholarship or tuition fee reduction from the University; have not received a full scholarship from another organisation; can demonstrate and provide documentary evidence of financial hardship.

Procedure

You'll need: a copy of your current visa, if you are currently on a Bridging Visa A or E and have applied for a Protection visa, please provide a copy of the acknowledgement letter from Immigration your resume/CV UQ offer letter or confirmation of application for the chosen program of study Evidence of your and/or your family's financial circumstances, as applicable: Centrelink Income Statement; employment payslips for the past two months; Australian Taxation Office Notice of Assessment for the most recent financial year; any other evidence as relevant. a personal statement which outlines: your personal circumstances any recent experience in extra-curricular activies, community service and/or leadership activies; and your career goals, and how your chosen program will assist you to achieve those goals You can also include: evidence of your prior study/qualifications (if applicable) references from employers, community organisations, academics or any other relevant group that wish to support your scholarship application

Academic Transfer

Accepts transfer credit.