QUT was my first choice because of its balanced mix of theory and
practice. I can take my degree and work almost anywhere in the world.
Natalie Alexander
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of Business (Public Relations) |
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Low-income students
Commencing students have access to a range of scholarships based on
financial need. This includes Equity Scholarships (valued at $2500), Bursaries
(valued at $1000) and free computers. Commencing students also have access
to Commonwealth Scholarships (valued at either $2100 or $4200 per annum
paid for up to four years).
More information is on the Low-income
webpage on this website.
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START QUT
A program for Year 12 students undertaking the Queensland Certificate
of Education, NSW High School Certificate, International Baccalaureate
and/or Accelerated Christian Education (or equivalent) programs to study
university units in the same classes as current QUT students.
More information is on the START
QUT webpage on this website.
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Oodgeroo Noonuccal Undergraduate Scholarship
Program
The aim of the scholarship program is to promote the pursuit of Indigenous
rights and justice through supporting the education of Indigenous people.
The value of the scholarship is $5000 for the following purposes:
- purchase of a computer
- travel expenses
- textbooks
- other costs associated with completing your degree.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must be:
* an Indigenous Australian
* accepted into a course of study either in literature, education, history,
cultural studies, law, justice or race relations.
There are no scholarships currently available.
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Charlie Bell Scholarship for Future
Leaders
The Charlie Bell Scholarship for Future Leaders was created to recognise the late Charlie Bell's commitment to individual development and will reward up to three individuals up to $15 000 each towards their tuition fees for the 2010 academic year. The scholarship is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students from any discipline.
More information about the Charlie Bell Scholarship for future leaders 
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Australian Defence Force opportunities
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) pays suitable undergraduate students
who would like careers as Officers in the Royal Australian Navy, Australian
Army or Royal Australian Air Force up to $32,833 to study at QUT.
More information on Australian
Defence Force opportunities 
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Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust
Scholarships for Children of Veterans intending Tertiary Studies
The Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) are expecting to give financial assistance for up to 65 students under many different scholarship schemes. All schemes help the selected children in need of the Australian veteran community with the costs of tertiary education. Applicants are considered for all schemes for which they are eligible.
To apply you must be:
- Within the means test. That is eligible on assets and income grounds for Youth Allowance benefits for full- time education.
- Enrolled, or planning to enrol in a full-time course of tertiary education in Australia by attendance at a
university, TAFE or college. The course must be of one or more academic years length and at undergraduate level.
- The child or grandchild of a person who has operational service with the Australian Navy, Army or Air Force, or if not has three or more year’s continuous full-time service as a member of the Australian Defence Force.
- Under the age of 25 when applying, unless exceptional circumstances related to veteran’s service exist.
The largest scheme is the Long Tan Bursary funded by the Australian Government. There are 50 new bursaries each year. They are valued at $9,000 each which paid at $3,000 per year for three years. There are selection number targets for each State and Territory. To apply you must be the child of an Australian Vietnam Veteran, be resident in Australia, be entering any year of tertiary study, having not previously received a Long Tan Bursary.
The other national schemes are the AVCAT Bursary, the two RSL Scholarships, three Vietnam Veterans’ Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Scholarship and the Defence Force Welfare Association Scholarship. George Quinsey Scholarships directly pay tuition fees for economics, commerce and accountancy studies. There are also regional scholarships. In NSW, there are three from Brisbane Water Legacy covering Gosford/Wyong NSW and one from the NSW TPI Association. Some private donors offer two scholarships to resident NSW applicants. In SA, the VVAA also offers a scholarship.
Schemes vary between $3,000 and $5,000 per year each. Some are restricted to location of residence or studies Most require veteran service in Vietnam but others are broader. Most schemes continue payments for later years of study. All scholarship schemes but one pays monthly instalments. That scheme helps with tuition costs for courses in commerce, economics and accountancy. One scheme is for indigenous students doing substance abuse or related studies. For this scheme there is no upper age limit nor a need to be related to a veteran. In addition to the above there is one grant per year to assist an handicapped eligible veteran’s child or grandchild with special extra costs of transition to tertiary studies or employment
To receive an application form register interest on 1800 620 361. Children and grandchildren of Vietnam veterans should do so now, as should any others who believe that they are eligible. If not sure, ask:
Applications close on 31 October each year.
AVCAT PO Box K978, Haymarket, NSW 1240
FAX: 02 9281 9164, Email: vvt@accsoft.com.au Web: www.accsoft.com.au/~vvt
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How to apply for scholarships
You can apply for as many scholarships for which you are eligible. You
will be awarded one scholarship, to which you are most appropriately suited.
Before applying, read the application form carefully to ensure that you
include all necessary information and documentation, and are aware of
the closing and notification dates.
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Special Entry Programs
If you think you are eligible for a low income, Indigenous or sporting
scholarship you may also be eligible for admission assistance in the form
of bonus OPs/ranks. For further information, visit Special
Entry Programs
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