Application is now open for (UniSQ) Incoming Study Abroad International Travel Grant at the University of Southern Queensland. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications in before the deadline date.
About the University of Southern Queensland and Scholarship
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is a medium-sized university located in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, with additional campuses in Springfield and Ipswich. USQ offers a wide range of programs, including those in law, health, engineering, sciences, business, education, and the arts. Its history dates back to 1969 when it was established as the Darling Downs campus of the Queensland Institute of Technology. Over the years, it evolved and expanded, becoming the University of Southern Queensland in 1992.
USQ is known for its unique features, including having the largest Japanese-designed garden in Australia, a solar-integrated carpark, and a library with rainforest elements and water features. The university has received international recognition for its commitment to sustainability, focusing on renewable energy, waste reduction, water conservation, and integrating sustainability into its strategic planning.
USQ has also made notable research contributions, with its archaeologists discovering some of the oldest rock art in Australia, dating back 28,000 years. In 2018, its astronomers identified a new planet orbiting an ancient star that’s nearly 2 billion years older than the sun.
For the academic year 2024, the University of Southern Queensland will be offering grants to non-award international students who are beginning or continuing their enrollment in the Study Abroad program, which is available during Trimesters 1, 2, or 3. Please note that only students enrolled in the Study Abroad program at USQ, applying directly or through an approved partner institution, will be eligible for these grants. Students using the services of a registered agent are not eligible for this grant.
Details about the (UniSQ) Incoming Study Abroad International Travel Grant at the University of Southern Queensland:
Scholarship Sponsor: University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Scholarship Value: AUD2000
Number of awards: N/A
Study level: Undergraduate
Host Institution(s): University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Benefits:
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) will be providing grants to international students enrolled in the Study Abroad program. These grants will have a maximum value of AUD 2,000 per semester, depending on the duration of the award. The grant amount will be credited directly to the recipient’s USQ student account as a reduction in their tuition fees.
It’s important to note that students are responsible for paying the remaining fees as specified in their Offer Letter. Successful recipients of the grant will be notified of the award in their initial USQ Study Abroad program Offer Letter. This grant is valuable financial support for international students looking to enhance their education through USQ’s Study Abroad program.
Eligibility Criteria for (UniSQ) Incoming Study Abroad International Travel Grant
Applicants are advised to meet the following requirements to be eligible (UniSQ) Incoming Study Abroad International Travel Grant at the University of Southern Queensland:
- Be an international student.
- Commence or continue their studies in the Study Abroad program (fee-paying) at USQ in Trimester 1, Trimester 2, or Trimester 3 of 2024.
- Study on-campus at USQ.
- Be enrolled in a minimum of 3 study units for each trimester, by the duration of the grant awarded.
- Be studying in the Study Abroad program (fee-paying) at USQ, and not be studying Cross-institutional or Professional Development courses.
- Have not already been awarded 2 grants over 2 trimesters.
- Have not applied using the services of a registered agent.
It’s important to note that students can receive only one Study Abroad Program Grant per trimester of study. The eligibility and selection for this grant will be based on the information provided in the student’s UniSQ Study Abroad program application.
This means that students should ensure their application materials and information are complete and accurate when applying for the Study Abroad Program Grant at the University of Southern Queensland.
Application Process for (UniSQ) Incoming Study Abroad International Travel Grant
Complete an International Admission Application via the online application system.
Further Information
UniSQ International
Phone: +61 7 4631 5543
Email: studyabroad@unisq.edu.au
The Application Deadline is: Friday 20 September 2024 at 5:00 pm (AEST)
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