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MacIntyre Wind Farm Scholarship

In 2027, UniSQ will offer three MacIntyre Wind Farm Scholarships to support domestic students commencing their studies in a bachelor's degree program.

Established in 2020 and funded by an endowed gift from ACCIONA Energia, this scholarship will provide ongoing support for students from around the Darling Downs.

Value

Each scholarship will have a maximum value of $4,000 to be paid in one instalment.

Applicants must:

  • be a domestic student currently residing in Australia
  • be a resident of, or have relocated to study from, one of the following Local Government Areas:
    • Southern Downs Regional Council
    • Goondiwindi Regional Council
    • Toowoomba Regional Council
  • be a commencing student
  • be intending to enrol full-time at UniSQ in a bachelor’s degree program in Trimester 1 2027
  • have an income at or below the financial threshold limits.

For further details, please view the scholarship award conditions.

Applicants must:

  • address each personal statement question below (250 words maximum per question):
    • universities provide a pathway to transform passion into a meaningful career. What experiences, influences, or defining moments have shaped your passions, and how have they directed your choice of study and future aspirations?
    • modern careers create opportunities to make a lasting positive impact on communities and society. What are your long-term career goals within your chosen field, and how do you envision using your profession to contribute to meaningful societal change?
    • personal growth often comes through challenges, service to others, and opportunities to take initiative. Describe a situation in which you demonstrated resilience, leadership, integrity, or a willingness to contribute to others. What did you learn from the experience, and how has it shaped the person you are today?
  • provide evidence of a permanent residential address in, or have relocated to study from, one of the following Local Government Areas (refer to the LGA directory):
    • Southern Downs Regional Council
    • Goondiwindi Regional Council
    • Toowoomba Regional Council
  •  provide evidence of academic achievement as directed in the application process:
    • final year school report card or post-secondary academic history (transcript of results)
  • provide evidence of their current financial circumstances.

*Extra consideration will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

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.

To be considered for this scholarship, please select the 2027 Domestic Undergraduate Commencing Student Scholarships application via the following link.

Application must be submitted through the UniSQ Scholarship Application Management System.

For guidance on using the online application system, please refer to the Online Scholarship Application Manual.

Monday 18 January 2027 at 11:59pm (AEST)

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

All UniSQ Scholarships are administered in accordance with the UniSQ Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes Policy.

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.