Goondiwindi Region Scholarship

Applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or permanent humanitarian visa holder
• have commenced, or be commencing their studies at UniSQ in a bachelor’s degree program (including dual degree programs) in Study Period 1 or 2 2023 (e.g., Semester 1 or 2 2023)
• be a resident of, or have relocated for study purposes from Goondiwindi or its surrounding district (defined by postcodes – 4352, 4357, 4384, 4385, 4387, 4388, 4390, 4406, 4494, 4496, 4497, 4498)
  • students who are residents of, or who have relocated for study purposes from surrounding districts of Goondiwindi, but not included in these postcodes, will be considered
• be enrolled full-time or part-time each year for the duration of the scholarship as follows: (**see note below)
  • Full-time:  minimum 3 study units in Study Period 1 (e.g., Semester 1); and minimum 3 study units across the remaining study periods (e.g., Semesters 2 and 3); or
  • Part-time:  minimum 1 study unit in Study Period 1 (e.g., Semester 1); and minimum 1 study unit across the remaining study periods (e.g., Semesters 2 and 3)
• be enrolled on-campus, external or online.

**Applicants commencing their studies at UniSQ in Study Period 2 2023, must be enrolled for their first study period in a minimum of 3 study units (full-time award) or 1 study unit (part-time award).

Applicants commencing in Study Period 2 2023, are not required to have accepted/be enrolled at UniSQ at the time of application.

Applicants must:

• submit a personal statement (500 words maximum) outlining:
  • what influenced and motivated you to choose your intended study program at UniSQ
  • how do you see yourself as a future professional within your field.
• provide evidence you are a resident of, or have relocated for study from Goondiwindi, its surrounding district (defined by postcodes – 4352, 4357, 4384, 4385, 4387, 4388, 4390, 4406, 4494, 4496, 4497, 4498), or from surrounding districts of Goondiwindi not included in these postcodes.
• provide evidence of academic achievement as directed in the application process:
  • high school report card or post-secondary academic history (transcript of results) from outside UniSQ, e.g., school, TAFE etc.
• provide evidence you have an income at or below the financial threshold limits as directed in the application process.

*Extra consideration will be given to applicants who are enrolling in full-time study.

Please Note: If an applicant holds other UniSQ awarded scholarships, this may be taken into consideration in selection. There are some scholarships that cannot be held together.

Application must be made via the UniSQ Scholarships Online Application Management System.

If you require assistance in completing your application please download the Scholarship Online Application Manual. 

Monday 17 July 2023 at 11:59pm (AEST)

University of Southern Queensland
Phone:  1800 269 500
Email:  study@usq.edu.au

UniSQ reserves the right to alter the conditions of the scholarship/bursary based upon exceptional circumstances.  UniSQ reserves the right to not award the scholarship/bursary in a given year.