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[Print-friendly version] University & Industry Scholarships Australia to United States Fellowships CEED (Co-operative Education for Enterprise Development) Industry-based Research Scholarships Charlie Bell Scholarship Chevening Scholarship program General Sir John Monash Awards Growing the Smart State PhD Funding Program June Opie Fellowship Logistics Association of Australia LTD and Swisslog Postgraduate Scholarship Oodgeroo Noonuccal Honours Scholarship Program QUT-China Scholarship Council Joint Postgraduate Scholarship Program Rio Tinto Chevening Scholarships Student exchange scholarships Vending Solutions Travel Bursary Wentworth Group Science Program Scholarships Faculty Scholarships Built Environment and Engineering Business Creative Industries Education Health Humanities and Social Science Information Technology Law Science Commonwealth Scholarships Low-income students Other Assistance How to apply for scholarships Information about postgraduate study 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 Information about postgraduate study Visit the postgraduate website for information about study options at QUT. top 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. Applications close: 30 April 2008 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 Growing the Smart State PhD Funding Program The awards offer up to $15 000 over three years towards research costs for PhD students registered at Queensland universities. As well as receiving funding, successful applicants are linked with a Queensland Government mentor for the term of their research project, providing an opportunity for networks with the Queensland Government, access to data sets if needed and input into drawing policy implications from the research. Your research could one day benefit all Queenslanders. If you think your research could inform the development of future public policy, visit our website to find out more. Applications have now closed. More information and application guidelines for the Smart State PhD Funding Program 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 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. Applications will open 18 August 2008 and close 3 November 2008. Please check this page again after the opening date for further details. 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. Applications will open on 15 August 2008 and close on 10 October 2008. 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 Vending Solutions Travel Bursary Postgraduate students at QUT are invited to submit their application for the Vending Solutions Travel Bursary to travel to the United States to attend the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) Spring Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada on 12-13 April 2007. The travel bursary will be awarded to a student with a demonstrated interest in applying their discipline area to Vending Solutions and the vending industry in some way. The recipient will attend various sessions within the Expo, based on their own interest areas as a means of gaining a greater understanding of the broader vending industry. The bursary is in the form of full or partial travel fee expenses and is valued up to a maximum of $5000 which will cover airfares, accommodation and conference registration fees (arranged by Vending Solutions). In addition, the student will be paid $210 for each accommodated night to cover meals, airport transfers and other associated travel costs. Applications have now closed. top Logistics Association of Australia LTD and Swisslog Postgraduate Scholarship The Logistics Association of Australia Ltd (LAA), in conjunction with Swisslog is offering two postgraduate degree scholarships worth $5000 each to students enrolled in a logistics or supply chain management stream of subjects. 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. 2009 scholarship applications will be available in October 2008. 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. Applications have now closed. More information about Australia to United States Fellowships top Built Environment and Engineering Centre for Subtropical Design 2008 scholarships Scholarships are available to students undertaking a full time PhD or Masters research project on the following themes: typologies for compact urbanisation in warm climates, integrating biophysical concerns (passive climatic design which minimises waste, energy use and water use) with strategies that maintain or strengthen subtropical character and identity. the relationship between Urban Density, Climate, and Rooftop Gardens/Green walls in Brisbane. Tackle global environmental issues in a way not yet attempted in Australia. So far studies of the benefits of rooftop reening have been carried out under social and climatic conditions different from those in Australia. Test overseas conclusions in the Australian context, by research and practical demonstration. More information on the CSD scholarships top Brian Sharp Memorial Scholarship In honour of Brian Sharp's outstanding contribution to the asset management discipline in Australia and, more particularly, to QUT and PESTC, a tax exempt postgraduate scholarship for full time study of $20 000 per annum is now available to a motivated and innovative individual with a research interest in the field of electrical asset management. More information on the Brian Sharp Memorial Scholarship Contact the Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering on phone 07 3138 8033. top Other research scholarships BEE Postgraduate Research Awards Each year the Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering offers a number of scholarships to high quality research students undertaking a PhD or Masters by research in areas of research strength within the Faculty. These awards are known as the BEE Postgraduate Research Awards (BEE PRA). BEE Research Theme Scholarships The Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering has four research themes: Design; Infrastructure; Medical Engineering; and Smart Systems. Each year the Research Themes offer a number of scholarships to high quality research students undertaking a PhD or Masters by Research in areas of research within the themes. These awards are known as the BEE Research Theme Scholarships. BEE International Scholarships The Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering offers full tuition fee, half tuition fee and living allowance scholarships to international students undertaking a PhD or Research Masters who are awarded a QUT IPRS or QUT Fee-Waiver Scholarship. BEE top-up scholarships The Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering offers top-up scholarships to the best applicants in the built environment and engineering disciplines who apply for and are offered by the University either an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or a Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA). More information on BEE research scholarships. top Business Faculty of Business PhD Scholarships Having recently attained national No. 1 positions in areas of citations per journal article and ARC Linkage grants, the Faculty of Business is committed to fostering the development of world class, business research capabilities.  As one of several measures to achieve this, we seek to attract up to 10 high-achieving PhD candidates. We are seeking applicants for research scholarships to commence in 2009 with particular focus on the areas of our Research Programs and National Research Centres: Applied Economics and Econometrics Entrepreneurship and innovation Infrastructure management Philanthropy and Nonprofit studies Services Innovation Or any other specialisation within our Schools/Disciplines: Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Accounting Economics and Finance Management and Human Resources Language Studies The scholarships are each valued at $30,000 tax-free per annum over three years, with a possibility of additional top-up as studies progress. Applications open Monday 1 September 2009 and close 5:00pm, Friday 10 October 2008. Application and guidelines for domestic applicants Application and guidelines for international applicants For more information contact the Faculty of Business Research Support Office by phoning (07) 3138 6629 or emailing bus.research@qut.edu.au. top CAUSEE Scholarships The Brisbane Graduate School of Business (BGSB) offers two fully funded scholarships to undertake Master of Business (Research) within the Comprehensive Australian Study of Entrepreneurial Emergence (CAUSEE) project. Successful applicants will have a strong academic track record including an undergraduate degree with a major or Honours in an area relevant to entrepreneurship studies and must be willing to commence full time studies in Semester 2, 2007. For more information on the CAUSEE program and contact details visit the Business research scholarships website top Creative Industries Australasian CRC for Interaction Design (ACID) Scholarships on offer are full, partial or 'top-ups' to existing or new APA or University-funded positions. The aim of the scholarship scheme is to attract new students to the field of interaction design, and to provide financial support for research towards Honours, Masters or PhD degrees, as part of ACID's integrated program of research, development, education and commercialisation. Applications are now closed. Adrian Scott and DPI Rural Journalism Scholarship This scholarship valued at $10 000 provides support for a postgraduate journalism student's full-time study into a research area of interest and relevance to rural communities. Applications have now closed. More information about Adrian Scott and DPI Rural Journalism scholarship Creative Industries Faculty Indigenous Scholarship Applications are sought from Indigenous students entering postgraduate study either in the Master of Arts (Research), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), or Doctor of Creative Industries (DCI). The scholarship will be offered to cover coursework fees (if applicable), or a stipend to assist in meeting living expenses to the value of $10 000 a year. Applications have now closed. More information about the Creative Industries Faculty Indigenous Scholarship The Tom Dixon Scholarship The Tom Dixon Scholarship is a top-up award for a student undertaking full-time doctoral-level research in the media and communication discipline and currently in receipt of another scholarship or award. The scholarship will be awarded to a candidate who has successfully completed confirmation of PhD candidature. The scholarship will provide $5000 a year for the final two years of study to supplement an existing scholarship or award, subject to satisfactory performance. Applications have now closed. More information about the Tom Dixon Scholarship top Education King and Amy O'Malley Trust Home Economics Scholarships Full scholarships, valued at $7500, are open to students with a Home Economics undergraduate qualification who are undertaking full-time postgraduate study in an aspect of Home Economics in Australia or overseas. Applications close: last Friday of June each year More information on the O'Malley Trust scholarships Contact details: The Managing Trustees, King and Amy O'Malley Trust Postal address: PO Box 2047 Mount Waverley Victoria 3149 Phone: 03 9888 3200 Fax 03 9888 2241 Penny Tripcony Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship This scholarship is offered to an Indigenous student undertaking full-time, part-time or external studies in the following courses: Graduate Certificate in Education Graduate Diploma in Education Graduate Certificate in Education (TESOL) Master of Education (TESOL) Master of Learning Innovation. The scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background and a strong desire to complete a course within the Faculty of Education. One scholarship will be offered in 2008. The recipient will have their fees paid by the scholarship. A part-time student will receive payment of their fees for the equivalent of two years of study. In addition, the recipient will receive a $600 book voucher redeemable at QUT bookshops for the purchase of textbooks. Applications have now closed. More information about the Penny Tripcony Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship top Health Master of Applied Science (Research) 2009 Scholarships The Faculty of Health is offering six scholarships to domestic students who undertake full-time study in HL84 Master of Applied Science (Research) in 2009. The scholarship is valued at $20,000 per annum tax exempt for 18 months for full-time candidates only. Applicants do not need to formally apply for the scholarship. All domestic* students who apply for admission into HL84 Master of Applied Science (Research) by 1st December 2008 and commence full-time study by 30 June 2009 will be considered for this scholarship. * Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have permanent resident status by the closing date. More information about Master of Applied Science (Research) 2009 Scholarships Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Research Scholarship—in the Allied Health Sciences This two-year scholarship aims to improve the health of Australians by supporting outstanding applicants from one of the non-medical, allied health disciplines whose research is likely to fall outside conventional areas of medical research. Students studying in the areas of clinical psychology, nutrition, nursing as well as students of other allied health disciplines pursuing a PhD in their field will also be considered. Two scholarships are awarded to the value of $25 000 each, based on merit. Applications have now closed. Faculty of Health Honours Scholarships The Faculty of Health is offering one year Honours Research Scholarships to domestic students commencing in Semester 1, 2009, for students enrolling in HH22 Bachelor of Human Services (Honours); HL50 Bachelor of Nursing (Honours); HL52 Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours); HL55 Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) and PY09 Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology).  The value of the scholarship is $7500 (tax exempt). Scholarships are available in the broad research areas of environmental health, health services management, health, safety and environment, health information management, human movement studies, nursing, nutrition, psychology and counselling, public health, social work and human services are being offered over one year for full-time students. Applications close 21st November 2008. More information about Faculty of Health Honours Scholarships top Humanities and Social Science Humanities and Social Science Honours Scholarships Two honours scholarships are available for studies in Humanities and Social Science disciplines for 2008 academic year. These are available on a competitive basis for enrolment within the following programs: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (HH21) Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) (HH23) Each scholarship is worth $3000 and will be awarded on merit. Two payments of $1,500 each will be made during the Honours year, subject to satisfactory progress being made (pro rata for part-time students). Applications have now closed. More information about the Humanities and Social Science Honours Scholarships top Information Technology All Faculty of Information Technology postgraduate research scholarships See the Faculty of Information Technology website Dean's Honours Merit Scholarships These scholarships will be offered to students who commence full-time study in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) program or the Bachelor of Information Technology Accelerated program. The scholarships, each to the value of $8000 over two full-time semesters, will be awarded on academic merit. Applications have now closed. More information about IT Dean's Honours Merit scholarships Faculty of Information Technology Honours Scholarships Students enrolling in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) who have achieved a GPA of 6 or above over their entire Bachelor of Information Technology enrolment are eligible to apply. The scholarships are valued at $6,000 over two full-time semesters. Students who are completing IT double degree programs are also eligible to apply. The GPA will be calculated on their results in IT units. Sony Foundation Scholarship The Sony Foundation Scholarship is open to students enrolling in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) who have achieved a GPA of 5.0 or above in their undergraduate degree. The scholarship is valued at $6000 over two full-time semesters. Applications have now closed. More information about the Sony Foundation Scholarship Red Hat Asia-Pacific Honours Scholarship This scholarship is available to full-time Honours students who have demonstrated academic excellence and are undertaking a dissertation in the area of software and internationalisation. The scholarship is valued at $5000 Applications have now closed. Postgraduate female merit scholarship Two scholarships are awarded to female students commencing studies in the Masters/Graduate Diploma in Information Technology program or in the Masters of Information Management program per year, one for Semester 1 and another for Semester 2. Valued at $12 960 each the scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit. More information about Information Technology scholarships for female students Indigenous Scholarship The purpose of this scholarship is to help support a full-time Indigenous student undertaking studies in one of the below mentioned courses at QUT.  The Faculty offers one scholarship per year valued at $4000. If there is no suitable applicant for Semester 1, the Faculty reserves the right to offer a second round for students commencing in Semester 2. Eligible courses are: Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Graduate Diploma/Master of Information Technology (Non-IT Graduates) Graduate Diploma/ Master of Information Technology (IT graduate) Master of Information Technology (Advanced) Master of Information Management Master of Information Technology (Research) Master of Business Process Management Please note you will need to supply an 'Aboriginal Confirmation Form' or a supporting letter from the Oodgeroo Unit. Applications have now closed. More information about Indigenous Postgraduate Scholarship IT Teacher Scholarship These scholarships are offered to secondary school IT teachers wishing to further their education in either a Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (non-IT graduates), Master of Information Technology (non-IT graduates), or Master of Information Management. Two scholarships will be awarded to the value of $5000 each. Applications have now closed. More information about IT Teacher scholarships CEED (Co-operative Education for Enterprise Development) Industry-based Research Scholarship This scholarship offers an excellent opportunity for a recent IT graduate or a student expecting to complete their undergraduate study in 2006 to gain valuable commercial experience while, at the same time, gaining a prestigious postgraduate research degree. The scholarship is valued at $25 000 per annum (tax free) for study at QUT. Applications have now closed. More information about the CEED Industry-based Research Scholarship (PDF, 237Kb) top Law Masters of Laws Scholarship This scholarship is to support students undertaking the Master of Laws by Coursework, who fall within one of the equity target groups identified for this purpose. Sucessful candidates will be exempted from either 100% or 50% of tuition fees for the duration of the course. More information about Masters of laws Scholarship top Science Mathematics Honours Scholarships The School of Mathematical Sciences awards a number of honours scholarships valued at $5,000 each. There are two application rounds during the year, one for Honours students commencing in semester 1 and one for Honours students commencing in semester 2. For more information about Mathematics Honours Scholarships 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