Scott Sargood Memorial Scholarship

In 2024, UniSQ will offer one Scott Sargood Memorial Scholarship to support a student continuing their studies in the Bachelor of Environmental Science (any major), Bachelor of Science (Environment & Sustainability), or Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Environment & Sustainability), including double degree programs.

Established in 2020, the Scott Sargood Memorial Endowment Fund was created by family and friends to commemorate Scott Sargood’s life and his dedication to the environment of the Southern Queensland Landscapes region. The fund is open to further giving and its first purpose is to support this scholarship.

Scott was recognised for his commitment to the natural world and his ability to connect with people from many backgrounds. This award is a tribute to his knowledge of the land and generosity of spirit.

Southern Queensland Landscapes’ vision is to achieve flourishing landscapes in Southern Queensland. This vision is inclusive of both the natural assets and the communities who live and work on the land.

The scholarship will have a maximum value of $4000 to be paid in one instalment.

Additional optional opportunity:

Recipient may also be offered the opportunity to visit the rangelands in coordination with Southern Queensland Landscapes and the Sargood family.

Applicants must:

be a domestic student currently residing in Australia
be continuing their studies full-time at UniSQ in the Bachelor of Environmental Science (any major), Bachelor of Science (Environment & Sustainability), or Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Environment & Sustainability), including double degrees programs, in Trimester 1 2024
have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 4.0 as at the release of results for Semester 2 2023.

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
- your interest in understanding natural resource management in Australia’s rangelands
- how you see yourself as a future professional within your field.

*Preference will be given to applicants that demonstrate a desire to work on issues relevant to the management of Australia’s rangelands.

*Applicants will also be assessed on their 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.