Destination Australia Scholarship (International students) at UQ

Destination Australia Scholarship (International students) at UQ

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11/09/2024

International students who want to attend the University of Queensland (UQ)'s Gatton campus for postgraduate study in agriculture, animal sciences, and allied disciplines can apply for the coveted Destination Australia Scholarship. With the support of this Australian Government scholarship, students can further their academic careers while having a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to remote Australia. The main advantages, prerequisites, and application procedure for this scholarship are listed below.

 

Qualifications for Eligibility

The following conditions must be satisfied in order for a candidate to be eligible for the Destination Australia Scholarship:

 

(1) International Student Status: To be eligible for the award, applicants must be enrolled as international students and have a valid student visa.

(2) Beginning Students: New students are eligible for the scholarship, as are alumni of UQ who are enrolling in a different program (for example, a Master's degree after finishing a Bachelor's degree).

(3) Program Requirements: Applicants must have a full offer of admission to study one of the following eligible postgraduate coursework programs at UQ’s Gatton campus in 2025:

      (a) Master of Agribusiness

      (b) Master of Agricultural Science

      (c) Master of Animal Science

 

(4) Full-Time Study: Recipients must commit to full-time study in the internal mode at the Gatton campus for the duration of the scholarship.

(5) Residency Requirement: Students must reside in a regional area of Australia, as defined by the Australian Statistical Geography Standard Remoteness Structure 2016, throughout the scholarship period.

 

Benefits associated with the scholarship:

Value:  AUD $15,000 annually, given for the course of the program (up to two years).

Duration: Usually up to two years, covering the full program.

Extra Possibilities: The UQ Destination Australia Scholarship is perfect for students who want to interact with rural areas and gain from a robust support network because it emphasizes employability and rural experiences in addition to academic performance.

 

Timeline

  • Applications Open: 9 September 2024
  • Applications Close: 20 January 2025
  • Application Confirmation: Applicants will receive an email confirmation once their application has been received.

 

Selection Criteria:

  • UQ will use the following criteria to evaluate applications:
  • Eligibility in accordance with the rules for scholarships.
  • Academic excellence.
  • A personal statement that reflects your objectives, background, and compatibility with the scholarship's aims.
  • UQ is committed to diversity and inclusivity, and it may consider these aspects when conducting reviews.

 

 

 

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