Future postgraduate students
The following scholarships are available for postgraduate students:
Postgraduate Research scholarships
USQ Postgraduate Research Scholarship
Current (those who have been enrolled for 6 months or less) or future students who are or intend to be to enrolled full-time in a PhD by research are eligible to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship offers a stipend equivalent to that of the Australian Postgraduate Award Scheme and, pending satisfactory progress, will continue for the normal duration of the candidature, 3 years for doctoral studies. Applications are currently being accepted until 30 October 2009.
Charles Hayward Postgraduate Scholarship
The Charles Hayward Scholarship for Higher Degree Research Students is available to a student of exceptional research potential undertaking a Doctor of Philosopy in an area that will improve understanding, practical knowledge and community education in land use management and planning.
Current (those who have been enrolled for 6 months or less) or future students who are or intend to be to enrolled full-time in a PhD by research are eligible to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship offers a stipend of $25 000, pending satisfactory progress, will continue for the normal duration of the candidature, 3 years for doctoral studies. Applications open until 30 October 2009.
PhD Scholarship in Sustainable Business
The scholarship is for an eligible student to study on campus at USQ in the areas of Management of sustainability, economics and policy, sustainable development, governance and government and education, engagement and capacity building.The scholarship recipient will work with world leaders in this domain. Applications are open until 30 October 2009.
Campus: Toowoomba
PhD in Health Informatics
One scholarships is available for an eligible student to study on campus at USQ in the areas of Health Informatics. This research will be undertaken in conjunction with Health Agencies and Telehealth Systems. Applications are currently open until 30 October 2009.
Campus: Toowoomba
Australian Postgraduate Awards
Students of exceptional research promise who are or intend to be to enrolled full-time in a PhD by research are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Recipients of these awards will receive a stipend and will be allocated a place funded by the Research Training Scheme (RTS). Applications are currently being accepted until 30 October 2009.
Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship
PhD level overseas students who will undertake quality research (fundamental or applied) in areas of research specialisation at USQ. The Australian Government pays the tuition fees and required health insurance premiums for successful IPRS applicants. USQ provides a fortnightly stipend to contribute towards scholarship holders' living expenses. Full-time on-campus attendance is required. Applications are currently being accepted until 30 October 2009.
The Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund
This fund has been established to assist direct descendants of members of the defence force to aid with their research study. This fund provides a stipend of $4000 per year over two years.
Faculty of Engineering and Surveying International Postgraduate Scholarships
USQ Faculty of Engineering and Surveying will be offering a number of scholarships to commencing International students who intend to undertake a Master of Engineering, Engineering Research PhD or Master of Engineering Technology full-time, on-campus at USQ.
Campus: Toowoomba or Springfield.
Postgraduate business coursework scholarships
Faculty of Business Postgraduate Equity scholarships
The Faculty of Business will offer ten postgraduate scholarships for on-campus or external students enrolling in or enrolled in any postgraduate (coursework) Masters Degree or a Postgraduate Certificate in Management program offered by the Faculty.
USQ Master of Education Scholarship - $2,000
The Faculty of Education will offer two jointly sponsored Faculty of Education and Education Queensland scholarships for students commencing a Master of Education degree program in 2009.
International Postgraduate coursework scholarships
Vice-Chancellor's International Postgraduate Scholarships - $1,000
USQ will offer a number of scholarships for international students commencing a full-time postgraduate degree via on-campus study.
Campus: Toowoomba, Springfield, Fraser Coast