ADF Veterans Scholarship

In 2024, UniSQ will offer one ADF Veterans Scholarship to support an Australian Defence Force (ADF) veteran who is commencing their studies in a bachelor’s degree program.

Established in 2022 through gifts from donors, the scholarship recognizes operational service by Australian Defence Force veterans and supports their transition into civilian careers through tertiary education.

The scholarship will have a maximum value of $12 000 to be paid over three years.

Applicants must:

be a domestic student residing in Australia by Study Period 1 2024
meet the following Australian Defence Force (ADF) service requirements:
- have left full-time service with the ADF within the last five years, or transition (if not already) from full-time service in 2024; and
- have completed operational service as part of their ADF service
be a commencing student
be intending to enrol full-time at UniSQ in a bachelor’s degree program in Study Period 1 2024 (e.g., Trimester 1 2024)
have not already attained a tertiary qualification at a bachelor level or higher.

For further details, please view the Scholarship Award Conditions.

Applicants must:

address each personal statement question below (250 words maximum per question):
- what influenced and motivated you to choose your intended study program at UniSQ
- how you see yourself as a future professional within your field
- what challenges have you faced in transitioning out of, or since leaving, the ADF.

provide a copy of your ADF Record of Service (if your date of separation/intent to separate is not stated on your Record of Service, please also provide evidence of submission of form AC853 - Application to Transfer Within or Separate from the ADF).

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 made via the UniSQ Scholarships Online Application Management System.

If you require assistance in completing your application please download the Scholarship Online Application Manual.

Monday 4 March 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)

University of Southern Queensland
Phone: 1800 269 500
Email: study@unisq.edu.au

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.