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[Print-friendly version] Stay in the loop Join our online community. Drop us a line and we'll keep you in the loop with key dates and news. First Name * Last Name * Email * My Current Situation * --- Select Current Situation --- I am in Year 12 I have left School I am a Parent/Guardian I am a Guidance Officer/Teacher I understand that QUT will contact me with information and updates that may be of interest to me. * Yes * Required fields 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. Eligibility Applicants must: be school leavers or those who have taken a break (for up to two years) from study after Year 12 be domestic students (Australian or New Zealand Citizens, permanent residents or holders of a permanent humanitarian visa) entering university for the first time on the basis of their 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 for 2009 close 28 November 2008. Please download the application form. My scholarship has been a great bonus as it has helped pay for my fees and provided me with other opportunities such as the Business Advantage Program. Justin Eyles Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Bachelor of Engineering (Infomechatronics) Further information Scholarships for High Achievers brochure (PDF, 176Kb) Application Form (PDF, 63Kb) Terms and Conditions Frequently asked questions 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: s.moncrieff@qut.edu.au