Scholarships

TAFE Queensland 2017 Scholarships
TAFE Queensland offers Merit and Equity scholarships valued at $5,000. Applications for the 2017 scholarships are now open and will close on 9^th October. For more information and to apply, visit: http://scholarships.tafeqld.edu.au/.

Griffith University’s Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships
The Deans Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships and the Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships are awarded to school leavers with outstanding academic records and high-level leadership and community engagement. These scholarships are worth between $24,000 to $60,000 and include membership of the Griffith Honours College. Applications for these scholarships close on 9^th December. To find out more about the full range of scholarships at Griffith, visit: https://www.griffith.edu.au/scholarships.

JMC Academy Scholarships
JMC offers diploma and bachelor degrees in Animation, Audio Engineering and Sound Production, Contemporary Music and Performance, Digital Design, Entertainment Business Management, Film and Television Production, Game Development and Song Writing. The Academy will offer up to eight academic scholarships at its Brisbane campus for studies in 2017. Applications are now open and will close on 16^th December. Find out more at: http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/Apply/Domestic-Students/Scholarships.

QUT Scholarships
The QUT Business School offers the following undergraduate scholarships for school leavers commencing their studies in 2017.

• Corporate Partners in Excellence – Valued at $36,000 and includes two 15-week internships with QUT corporate partners. Applications close on 18th November.
• Dean’s Honours Program – Valued at $20,000. Apply for the Bachelor of Business (Dean's Honours Program) through QTAC.
• Business Academic Excellence Scholarship – Awarded to eligible OP 1 – 2 students. It is valued at $5,000. To apply for this scholarship, students include the Bachelor of Business on their QTAC application as well as applying directly to QUT online at: https://www.qut.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships-and-prizes/business-academic-excellence-scholarship.

Access more information about these scholarships at: https://www.qut.edu.au/business/courses-and-study/scholarships.

If students come from a low-income background or are experiencing financial or personal hardship, QUT offers a range of Equity scholarships. Applications for Semester 1 2017 open in mid-September this year. Students only need to complete one application form to be considered for all scholarships under the scheme. It is important to apply early for these scholarships to allow QUT to contact you if more information is required. For help with applying, contact the Equity Scholarships team on phone 3138 5582 or email equityscholarships@qut.edu.au. For more information, visit: https://www.qut.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships-and-prizes/equity-scholarships-scheme.

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) Scholarships
USC offers scholarships on the basis of academic merit, equity (e.g. financial hardship), sporting achievement and community activity. Students can apply for most scholarships online. Scholarship applications for Semester 1 2017 are currently open and will close on 30th November. For details about the various scholarships available and to access the application, visit: http://www.usc.edu.au/learn/what-will-i-pay/scholarships.

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