Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program

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About the scholarship program

The Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Program is QUT’s premier offering for high achievers. Two hundred Scholarships will be awarded annually to OP 1 to 2 students in the $2.3 million Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Program.

In addition to the financial support, the Program allows you to make the most of your QUT experience by excelling in your studies, and through extra development opportunities, to build your leadership skills and professional networks.

Value

Seventy scholarships, valued at up to $24 000 each (paid at $6000 per year for up to four years) and 125 scholarships, valued at $6000 each (paid at $2000 per semester over one-and-a-half years), will be awarded annually.

An additional five scholarships will be offered to high-achieving students who excel in sport. To be eligible for the sporting scholarships you must be competing at a national level and have achieved an OP 1 to 5 (or equivalent entry ranks). These scholarships are valued at up to $24 000 each (paid at $6000 per year for up to four years).

Benefits

As a Vice-Chancellor’s Scholar you will have access to benefits that will enhance your academic experience. You may like to extend your core studies by undertaking extra modules to develop your leadership or entrepreneurship skills. In the final year of your degree you can also be matched with an industry mentor who can guide you and provide encouragement in your chosen field of expertise. Further benefits will be offered throughout your time at QUT, to ensure you are prepared for the real world.

Additional benefits may include:

• an accelerated program of study
• early access to research opportunities
• the opportunity to represent QUT through the Student Ambassador Program.

College of Excellence

As a Vice-Chancellor's Scholar you will have access to opportunities that will enhance your academic experience. The College of Excellence is an ancillary program that promotes opportunity and support for high achieving students. In keeping with the benefits that accompany the financial reward of the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship, the College of Excellence provides an exclusive suite of support services and benefits that lay the foundation for students to pursue individual interests and aspirations while completing their studies at QUT. The College of Excellence also promotes social, community and networking forums that engage and inspire.

Please visit the College of Excellence website for more information.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• be school leavers or those who have taken a break (for up to two years) from study after Year 12
• be a domestic or international student who has completed secondary school studies in Australia (subject to the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships terms and conditions) and are entering university for the first time on the basis of Year 12 results.
• have achieved an OP of 1 or 2 (or equivalent for interstate high schools) or an OP 1 to 5 for applicants who excel in sports
• have a portfolio, audition and/or interview, if required, for some courses. Please check the additional entry website for more information addentry.qut.com

Closing date

Applications close 27 November 2009.

The QUT College of Excellence provides invaluable opportunities for both professional and personal development. With the aim of connecting, engaging and empowering students, the College of Excellence offers initiatives and support systems which enrich the overall university experience. In 2009, the College of Excellence sponsored two students to attend the National Student Leadership Forum held in Canberra. This event enabled delegates to practically apply their skills outside of the classroom and discover strategies to develop their abilities as effective leaders. In terms of social development, the College of Excellence also provides a number of networking opportunities including the Peers Scholars Program, designed to support incoming Vice-Chancellor’s Scholars with their transition into university. Chloe Parker QUT College of Excellence Student Executive Committee member Bachelor of Business/Bachelor Creative Industries student

Further information

Application Form (PDF, 63Kb)
Terms and Conditions
Frequently asked questions

2009 Scholarship Recipients (PDF, 42Kb)
2008 Scholarship Recipients (PDF, 34Kb)
2007 Scholarship Recipients (PDF, 23Kb)
2006 Scholarship Recipients (PDF, 26Kb)
2005 Scholarship Recipients (PDF, 27Kb)

Contact

University Scholarships Coordinator
Phone: 07 3138 7624
Email: scholarships@qut.edu.au