Maha Sinnathamby AM Scholarship

Reopened for a second round.

In 2024, UniSQ will offer one Maha Sinnathamby AM Scholarship to support a student commencing their studies in a bachelor's degree program.

Established in 2022 through the founding gift from Mr Maha Sinnathamby AM, this endowed scholarship supports students who can demonstrate entrepreneurial capabilities.

The scholarship will have a maximum value of $8000 to be paid over two years.

Applicants must:

be a domestic student currently residing in Australia
be a commencing student
be intending to enrol full-time at UniSQ in a bachelor's degree program in Study Period 1 2024 (e.g.,Trimester 1 2024).

For further details, please view the Scholarship Award Conditions.

Applicants must:

address each personal statement question below (250 words maximum each question):
- 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 of your current financial circumstances.

*Extra consideration will be given to applicants who can highlight their entrepreneurial plans/goals. For example, in a statement of no more than 500 words, you may like to describe your thought process and actions when establishing your own business endeavour, small or large. Alternatively, if you are not a business owner but plan to use your studies to gain the necessary tools to establish your own business, you may like to describe your industry/career of interest and the opportunities that you see for new business within your chosen industry.

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 4 March 2024 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.