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Joseph Duke Memorial Bursary

In 2026, UniSQ will offer one Joseph Duke Memorial Bursary to support a student continuing their studies in a bachelor's degree with a music major.

This bursary is dedicated to the short life of a very talented young musician, Joseph Duke, and is awarded to a student undertaking a major in music.

Value

The bursary will have a maximum value of $6000 to be paid in two instalments.

Applicants must:

  • be a domestic student currently residing in Australia
  • be continuing their studies full-time at UniSQ in a bachelor's degree with a music major in Trimester 1 2026
  • have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 4.0 as at the release of results for Trimester 3 2025.

For further details, please view the Scholarship Award Conditions. (Link to conditions will be updated when available)

Applicants must:

  • address each personal statement question below (250 words maximum per question):        
    • how have your academic experiences shaped your approach to learning, and how will you apply this to your remaining studies? Examples are encouraged.
    • describe your career goals within your chosen field, and the impact that you hope to make as a professional
    • how has your development as an individual been influenced by your community involvement (e.g., community service at school or volunteer role in sporting/cultural group, leadership roles or through other extracurricular activities)
  • provide evidence to support claims made within your personal statement regarding community involvement (e.g., community or school newsletter articles, certificates).

*Applicants will also be assessed on academic achievement.

 

**Extra consideration will be given to students who can provide evidence to show they have a permanent address in, or have relocated to study from a small rural or remote area (MM5 - MM7) within Australia according to the Modified Monash Model 2023.

 

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 19 January 2026 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.