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Scott Sargood Memorial Scholarship

In 2027, UniSQ will offer one Scott Sargood Memorial Scholarship to support a domestic student continuing their studies in the Bachelor of Environmental Science (any specialisation), Bachelor of Science (Environment and Sustainability), or Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Environment and 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.

Value

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

Additional optional opportunity

The recipient may be offered the opportunity to visit the rangelands on the Sargood family property, in collaboration 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 specialisation), Bachelor of Science (Environment and Sustainability), or Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Environment and Sustainability), including double degree programs, in Trimester 1 2027
  • have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 4.0 as at the release of results for Trimester 3 2026.

For further details, please view the scholarship award conditions.

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
    • what are your interests in natural resource management of Australia’s rangelands.

*Applicants will also be assessed on academic achievement.

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

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 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.