2011 Springfield scholarship reception

USQ Springfield campus scholarship recipients celebrate at Awards Reception.

USQ have announced the recipients of a number of prestigious scholarships at the 2011 Springfield Scholarships Awards Reception recently at the Springfield campus.

Students, donors and members of the USQ Council attended the important event, where scholarships were presented to students who had demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and participation in the wider community.

Scholarships were also presented to students whose ability to attend university and achieve their full academic potential was adversely affected by financial hardship.

Director of USQ Springfield Doug Fraser said the bursaries, with a maximum total value of more than $70,000 would encourage the students to continue attaining outstanding results.

'The scholarship recipients were of a very high calibre and I congratulate each student on their decision to study with USQ,' Mr Fraser said.

'The University greatly values the support of local businesses and this scholarship presentation is a way of acknowledging their support.'

Mr Fraser said the scholarships awarded would be a head start for the Springfield students who were selected.

'In many cases they will be the difference between the students starting their careers with a significant education debt, or being financially unencumbered.'

The scholarships recipients were: 

Laura Inglis – Sinnathamby Continuing Student Scholarship

Laura is a Bachelor of Laws student residing in Springfield Lakes. This scholarship is aimed at rewarding a student who is active at the USQ Springfield campus and in the local community. It has a maximum value of $15,600.

Madeleine Hocking – Sinnathamby Commencing Scholarship

Madeleine is a first year Bachelor of Applied Media student living in Springfield. This scholarship is aimed at rewarding a student who is high achiever and is actively involved in the greater Springfield community. It has a maximum value of $20,800 

Zoe Scrivener – USQ Springfield On-Campus Scholarship

Zoe is a first year Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) student. The USQ Springfield On-Campus Scholarship is a scholarship valued up to $6000 for students commencing full-time on-campus study at USQ Springfield campus in 2011. These scholarships are awarded to students in a bachelor degree in any field.

Kelli Schatkowski – USQ Springfield On-Campus Scholarship

Kelli is a first year Bachelor of Laws student. The USQ Springfield On-Campus Scholarship is a scholarship valued up to $6000 for students commencing full-time on-campus study at USQ Springfield campus in 2011. These scholarships are awarded to students in a bachelor degree in any field. 

Ross Weedon – School Partners Program Scholarship

Ross is a first year Bachelor of Applied Media student. USQ offers nine School Partners Program Scholarships for students commencing full-time study valued at $6000.

Natasha Urselmann – Faculty of Business Year 12 High Achiever Scholarship

Natasha is a first year Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business student. The Faculty of Business offers scholarships valued at $12,000 for full-time on-campus students enrolling in any degree program offered by the Faculty. 

Jaclyn Potts – Lennon Psychology Bursary

Jaclyn is a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) student. The Lennon Psychology Bursary awards $1000 to a meritorious student entering the third or fourth year of full-time on-campus study at USQ Springfield. 

Louise Lebhers – Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Louise is a first year Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) student. The International Women’s Conference Scholarship is awarded by the USQ Women’s Network to a female student commencing a bachelor degree in 2011. It is valued at a maximum of $1500.


USQ would like to thank the following people and organisations for their contributions and generous support of the University and our students: Springfield Land Corporation and Maha Sinnathamby, Ipswich City Council and Lennon Psychology.

Contact Details:
Jo-Ann Sparrow, USQ Media, +61 7 3470 4119 or 0438 309 096