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[Print-friendly version] Faculty Scholarships Built Environment and Engineering Business Creative Industries Education Health Law Science & Technology Commonwealth Scholarships Low-income students Industry Scholarships Australia to United States Fellowships Australian Rural & Remote Health Professional Scholarship (ARRHPS) CEED (Co-operative Education for Enterprise Development) Industry-based Research Scholarships Charlie Bell Scholarship Chevening Scholarship program Department of Education & Training Education Scholarships General Sir John Monash Awards June Opie Fellowship KA Richards Memorial Scholarship (APPEA) Oodgeroo Noonuccal Honours Scholarship Program QUT-China Scholarship Council Joint Postgraduate Scholarship Program Rio Tinto Chevening Scholarships Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships Program Student exchange scholarships Wentworth Group Science Program Scholarships Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) Scholarships Other Assistance How to apply for scholarships I chose this course based on the subject I liked most in high school. The course has given me practical experience in conducting research in the field of exercise physiology. There are lots of job opportunities and I have had several offers of employment all in the field of my studies. Andrew Hunt Australian Postgraduate Award IHBI Top Up Award Doctor of Philosophy Low-income students Postgraduate students have access to a range of scholarships based on financial need. This includes Equity Scholarships (valued at $2000), Bursaries (valued at $500 - $1000) and free computers. More information is on the Low-income webpage on this website. top Oodgeroo Noonuccal Honours 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 $7000 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 in 2007. For information about Oodgeroo Noonuccal Honours Scholarship Program top General Sir John Monash Awards The General Sir John Monash Awards are acknowledged as Australia's most prestigious postgraduate scholarships, and seek to promote excellence in learning through the recognition of academic excellence and leadership. Up to eight Awards are awarded annually to outstanding Australians graduating from Australian Universities to enable them to study abroad at the world's best Universities, appropriate to their field of study. The Awards are open to Australian citizens in all fields of study and there are no restrictions on the age of recipients. The Awards offer up to $150 000 over three years for postgraduate studies (PhD, DPhil or professional Masters Degree) and are Australian Income Tax Exempt. The General Sir John Monash Foundation uses the following criteria to assess Award nominations: outstanding intellect demonstrated leadership qualities altruism demonstrated through community service. Applications are now open and close on 31 August each year. Application forms and more information about the General Sir John Monash Awards top I see my time at QUT as an investment in my future. I worked part-time to support myself during my undergraduate degree. In my PhD I am fortunate enough to be receiving a number of scholarships that allow me to focus more on my research and yet still have the time to go out and enjoy life. You need that balance no matter what you are studying. Reece Clothier Queensland Smart State PhD Scholarship Australian Postgraduate Award Vice-Chancellor's Top Up Award Doctor of Philosophy June Opie Fellowship This is the first Fellowship of its kind in the world and its principal purpose is the pursuit of excellence. The award, available to citizens and permanent residents of Australia, Canada and New Zealand, is designed as an incentive for students of high academic achievement who have a severe disability. It is intended for those who plan to undertake graduate study with a view to preparing themselves for a role in the professions, in politics, or more particularly, in university teaching and research and who have disability issues as a continuing interest. The award is made to enable the recipient to secure such assistance, by travel, by the preparation of computer software, or by other means as will facilitate effective study and preparation for the future. Further information top Student exchange scholarships QUT has a scheme to provide financial assistance to students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents wishing to broaden their educational experience through international study as part of their QUT program. QUT Exchange Scholarships are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students participating in the Student Exchange Program. These bursaries are awarded on the basis of a student's grade point average (GPA). Levels of support range from $1000 to $3000. Some faculties also offer scholarships for students undertaking an overseas exchange.   Further information about the Student Exchange Program top Australian Rural & Remote Health Professional Scholarship (ARRHPS) Applications for the 2010 Scholarship Round are now open for the Australian Rural and Remote Health Professional Scholarship (ARRHPS).  This scheme provides financial assistance for allied health professional living and working in rural and remote areas to study at postgraduate levels.  Funding is available to attend conferences, short courses and clinical placements.  Aboriginal Health Workers (Certificate III) are eligible to apply. To find out more about this scholarship visit the SARRAH website (www.sarrah.org.au) and follow the ARRHPS Scholarship link or call us on 1800 338061. top CEED (Co-operative Education for Enterprise Development) Industry-based Research Scholarships The CEED (Co-operative Education for Enterprise Development) Program is a form of education where part of the student's training is conducted in industry. This training is based on projects conducted on-site in industry or government. The project usually arises from a client's need to undertake R&D or improvement in an area for which it lacks available personnel or resources. CEED provides companies, State and Local Government with a cost-effective alternative method to undertake this work. A project needs to be of sufficient difficulty and suitable scope to be reported as a final year class project, Honours or Master's thesis while, at the same time, meeting the needs of the corporate agenda. The CEED program actively seeks out research topics in industry and generates scholarships for these studies. Further information top 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 2009 academic year. The scholarship is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students from any discipline. top Chevening Scholarship program The Chevening Scholarships programme is funded by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and administered by the British Council. The programme offers outstanding graduates and young professionals the opportunity to study at UK universities. The awards are made for one year's formal study for a postgraduate qualification or for a shorter period of not less than three months to pursue private study or research at a university or similar institution in Britain. The number of scholarships on offer varies each year. More information about the Chevening Scholarships top QUT-China Scholarship Council Joint Postgraduate Scholarship Program QUT and the China Scholarship Council (CSC) are jointly awarding postgraduate scholarships to Chinese students who intend to undertake a postgraduate research degree at QUT. More information about the QUT-CSC Joint Postgraduate Scholarship Program top Rio Tinto NTRB Scholarships Rio Tinto are offering two scholarships to lawyers working or planning to work in the Native Title Representative Body (NTRB) system. The two scholarships, valued approximately at $55 000 each, will cover all the expenses involved in undertaking a one-year Master of Laws (LLM) in Mineral Law and Policy at the University of Dundee, Scotland, and are open to any Australian resident with a law degree. Applications have now closed. top Australian Federation of University Women (AFUW) Postgraduate Scholarships The Australian Federation of University Women (AFUW) is the voice of graduate women promoting the advancement of women worldwide and their equality of opportunity through initiatives in education, friendship and peace. The AFUW offers scholarships to women seeking to advance their studies through an honours program, postgraduate program or PhD. More information about Australian Federation of University Women (AFUW) Postgraduate Scholarships top Wentworth Group Science Program Scholarships The Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists are offering up to 12 separate scholarships for postgraduates and honours students. Recipients will be given access to master classes and mentoring by some of Australia's best scientists. Students who are interested in natural and social sciences, economics and engineering are encouraged to apply. Supervisor endorsement is necessary. More information about Wentworth Group Science Program Scholarships top Australia to United States Fellowships US $25,000 per year The American Australian Association promotes educational exchange and seeks to strengthen scientific, technology and business ties between the United States and Australia . To promote this cause, the Association offers individual Fellowships of up to US$25,000 each year in its Australia to USA Program. The Fellowships are offered to Australian fellows undertaking advanced (graduate and post doctoral) research/study in the United States in the following fields: Business, Medicine, Science, Technology and Engineering. More information about Australia to United States Fellowships top 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. top