University of Southern Queensland 2024 Study Starter Grant, Australia

The Study Starter Grant provides financial support for commencing undergraduate students to navigate the costs of university study. UniSQ students from low-to-middle income households are encouraged to apply

Consideration will be given to applicants from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, and applicants from a rural town, or a remote/very remote community within Australia.

The grant will open for applications in Study Periods 1, 2 and 3 2023.

Available courses:

Agriculture and Environment, Arts and Humanities, Aviation, Business and Management, Education and Teaching, Engineering, Equity, Indigenous Students, Information Technology, Law and Criminology, Media and Communication, Nursing and Allied Health, Psychology and Human Services, Surveying and Built Environment, Visual and Performing Arts, Sciences

 

• Table of Content
• About University of Southern Queensland
• University of Southern Queensland Study Starter Grant
• Aim and Benefits of University of Southern Queensland Study Starter Grant
• Requirements for University of Southern Queensland Study Starter Grant Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Southern Queensland Study Starter Grant
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Southern Queensland Study Starter Grant

Application Deadline	20 Nov 2023
Country to study	Australia
School to study	University of Southern Queensland
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	University of Southern Queensland
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of University of Southern Queensland Study Starter Grant

The grant will be paid as a direct deposit at a rate of:

• $3000 (paid once per year)

 

Requirements for University of Southern Queensland Study Starter Grant Qualification

Applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen residing permanently in Australia 
• be commencing studies at UniSQ in an undergraduate program in the study period of application 
• be enrolled in a minimum of one study unit in the study period of application and meet at least one of the following criteria:
  • an annual household income not exceeding the eligible threshold (low-to-middle income) or;
  • be from a rural town, or remote/very remote community within Australia or;
  • identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person of Australia.

 

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Southern Queensland Study Starter Grant

Applicants must:

• provide evidence of your personal and/or family’s financial circumstances which may include:
  • Centrelink Income Support Statement
  • Proof of Income (Australian Taxation Office Notice of Assessment for the most recent financial year and payslips covering the most recent two months)
  • Concession/Healthcare/Medicare Card/s
  • If you are financially dependent on your family, you will need to provide proof of family income.

If applicable, provide evidence of the following:

• A permanent address in or have relocated to study from a large, medium or small rural town, or remote/very remote community within Australia according to the Modified Monash Model 2019 Classification - refer Health Workforce Locator map
• Your verified identity as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons of Australia.

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 Deadline

November 20, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Southern Queensland on scholarships-apply.usq.edu.au to apply

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.

For more details visit: UnuSQ website.