Supporting students who have completed one semester of study in their first undergraduate degree.

Offered for the first time in 2015, this Scholarship funds students commencing an undergraduate study program (up to four years) at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Mr and Mrs Thompson are generous donors to the University of the Sunshine Coast, most recently making a $5 million gift to support the development of a multi-storey car park on UniSC’s Sippy Downs campus, the revenue generated to fund The Thompson Study Support Scholarship and The Thompson Excellence Scholarship.

The Scholarship will commence from Semester 2 of the student recipient's study program, once the student has achieved 48 units, but less than 96 units at the time of award.

The Scholarship is paid in eight fortnightly instalments of A$312.50 [A$2,500 per semester] for the normal duration of the program.

A$5,000 per annum for up to 5 semesters for a 3 year program up to a maximum of A$12,500

A$5,000 per annum for up to 7 semesters for a 4 year program up to a maximum of A$17,500

Please note: This scholarship or bursary is offered on a yearly basis through funds provided by an external donor. If funding is not available in any given year, the scholarship or bursary will not be awarded.

Eligibility

• full-time student in first undergraduate program
• enrolled in any UniSC undergraduate program
• successfully completed at least one semester at UniSC (48 units) on awarding of Scholarship (commencing Semester 2 study with less than 96 units)
• Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher
• Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

Selection criteria

• hours worked in paid employment or commitment to activities that impact on the time available to the student to study (for example: compulsory fieldwork or professional placement as a component of undergraduate program, significant carer’s responsibilities)
• financial need
• equity students, as identified by UniSC Student Services and Engagement

Eligible programs

All undergraduate programs

Number available

20 x Study Support Scholarship and 10 x Study Support Bursary

Value

Study Support Scholarship - A$2,500 per semester for the normal duration of the program up to a maximum of A$17,500

Study Support Bursary -A$2,500 for one semester only