John Cole Scholarship

In 2024, UniSQ will offer one John Cole Scholarship to support a student continuing their studies in a bachelor's degree program.

Established in 2022 from donations from many donors, this award recognises Professor John Cole AO’s long and celebrated career.

The award supports a student from Professor Cole’s home region of the South Burnett with their continuing studies.

The scholarship will have a maximum value of $1000 to be paid in one instalment.

Applicants must:

be a domestic student currently residing in Australia
have a connection to the South Burnett Regional Council, or Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council local government area (defined by postcodes 4314, 4605, 4606, 4608, 4610, 4611, 4612, 4613, 4615)
be continuing their studies full-time at UniSQ in a bachelor's degree program in Study Period 1 2024 (i.e., Trimester 1 2024)
have, as at the release of results for Semester 2 2023:
- a minimum of 4 study units completed and credited towards their current program
- a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 4.0.

For further details, please view the Scholarship Award Conditions.

Applicants must:

address each personal statement question below (250 words maximum per question):
- your reflections on your studies at UniSQ to date and how you will make the most of your remaining studies
- how you see yourself as a future professional within your field.
provide evidence of your connection to the South Burnett Regional Council, or Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council local government area (defined by postcodes 4314, 4605, 4606, 4608, 4610, 4611, 4612, 4613, 4615) as directed in the application process.
provide evidence of your current financial circumstances.

*Applicants will also be assessed on academic achievement.

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 20 November 2023 at 11.59pm (AEST)

University of Southern Queensland
Phone: 1800 269 500
Email: study@unisq.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.