UQ Economics Malaysia Scholarships in Australia

Selection criteria

We'll consider:

Demonstrated financial need

Strength of personal statement

Academic capability as demonstrated by overall academic performance in either high school or tertiary study to date

Any other evidence that the selection committee may deem relevant to the your future success in their field.

Where all other considerations are equal, preference will be given to eligible students that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons.

Eligibility

Meet the academic entry requirements

Have an eligible nationality

Meet minimum English language entry requirements for the course

Be commencing the course for the first time

Receive an admission offer letter into one of the eligible courses offered by the participating faculties.

Benefits

Maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout the course

Can take QUT-approved leave of absence after completing one semester

Cannot hold sponsorship, scholarship, etc., from another organization

Cannot hold any other scholarship except an Equity Scholarship

Cannot hold the scholarship upon obtaining Australian permanent resident status or becoming an Australian and/or New Zealand citizen.

Establishment allowance:

AU$2,000 to AU$4,000, depending on the duration of your study course, academic level and course duration.

Health insurance coverage:

 Overseas Students Health Cover [OSHC] for scholarship holders or international students recipients of all categories and study courses.

Travel Insurance: 

Provided to international recipients for arrival to Australia at the beginning of study course and at the end of study course for returning back to the native land.

Benefits

The fee reduction is apportioned over each course taken, generally equating to approximately AU$350-500 per 10-units of study (indicative-only).

Administered for each term of study in the eligible program(s) as a tuition fee reduction against the amount of credits initially issued in the letter of offer.

The number of scholarships available is indicative, and the University will aim to support all eligible recipients where funding permits.

Overview

The Scape Accommodation Scholarship has been established to support UTS students experiencing financial and/or other educational disadvantages to gain access to subsidised and affordable housing for 12 months following the Scholarship being awarded.

Eligible:

A UTS undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree; or 
The Jumbunna UNISTART program; or 
A UTS postgraduate research degree; and 
Be enrolled or intending to enrol full-time in the Autumn session proceeding award;
To enter into a Rental Tenancy Agreement with Scape that complies with the requirements set out in clause.