Maha Sinnathamby AM Scholarship

Applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or permanent humanitarian visa holder
• be a resident of the Springfield area as defined by the postcode 4300
• be commencing their studies at UniSQ in the Bachelor of Business, or Bachelor of Accounting (including dual degree programs) in Study Period 1 2023 (e.g., Semester 1 2023)
• be enrolled in a minimum of 6 study units across each academic year, for the duration of the scholarship as follows: 
  • 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)
• be enrolled on-campus, external or online.

As this is a commencing student scholarship, applicants are not required to have accepted/be enrolled at UniSQ at 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 have an income at or below the financial threshold limits as directed in the application process.
• provide evidence you are a resident of the Springfield area (defined by postcode 4300) as directed in the application process. 

*Extra consideration will be given to applicants who can showcase 'capacity for entrepreneurship'. If you meet these criteria and wish to be considered please provide a statement of no more than 500 words outlining your entrepreneurial mindset, capabilities, capacities and experiences, and upload as directed in the application process. 

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.

Sunday 26 February 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.