Postgraduate coursework students

University-wide postgraduate scholarships

Rotary Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies

These scholarships were established in 2001 by the Rotary Clubs of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. Three Scholarships are awarded annually to postgraduate students. One from each faculty, as selected by the Executive Deans of the Faculty, and a further student selected by the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research).

There are no application forms for these scholarships as awards are made based on the Executive Deans' nominations.

Eligibility: Postgraduate students who have completed their undergraduate degree at USC and have commenced master or doctoral level study at USC
Value: A$4000 each
Enquiries: Contact the Development Office for more information: development@usc.edu.au

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Graduate Women Queensland (GWQ)Sunshine Coast Branch Bursaries

GWQ Sunshine  Coast Branch will offer 3 annual non-renewable bursaries, each of A$1000 to assist with educational expenses for full-time or part-time female students in postgraduate study (except for Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate level study).

Application forms will be available on this website in April, 2013 along with Academic Referee and Employment/Community Referee forms. Short-listed applicants will be required to attend a panel interview at USC on Saturday 28 September 2013. The 3 successful applicants will be expected to attend the Annual GWQ community breakfast to receive their Award on Saturday 2 November 2013, at Chancellor Tavern, Sippy Downs. 

Eligibility: Postgraduate students who have completed their undergraduate degree at USC and have commenced master or doctoral level study at USC. Female students enrolled either part-time or full-time in one of the following programs and meeting the eligibility criteria:
  • Higher Degree by Research (HDR), Masters by coursework or research; PhD or Professional Doctorate
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder, Australian Permanent Visa Holder
  • Female postgraduate student currently enrolled at USC 
Selection criteria:
  • Academic Merit
  • Personal Circumstances
Value: A$1000 each
Application: Application forms will be available here in April 2013

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External postgraduate scholarships and bursaries

Australian Federation of Graduate Women Scholarships
Enquiries: For information on the Australian Federation of Graduate Women Scholarships, visit their website.
Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships

Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships are available to Australian citizens to engage in 8–12 months of research relevant to an Australian PhD; or undertake an approved course of study in an American higher degree or its equivalent.

These scholarships are aimed at current PhD students, honours students, or honours graduates who are considering postgraduate study in the US.

Enquiries: Visit the Fulbright Commission website for more information.

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Support for Indigenous students

USC Indigenous Scholarship — Honours or Postgraduate study

The USC Indigenous Scholarship was established in 2011 to support indigenous Australians wishing to pursue further studies at honours level or postgraduate study, including higher degrees by research (HDR).

Eligibility:
  • A commencing student (i.e. existing students are not eligible to apply)
  • Must have completed an undergraduate qualification in any discipline, at any University 
  • Applicants will be considered ineligible if currently in receipt of another major USC scholarship or external scholarship (bursaries are acceptable).
Selection criteria:
  • Financial need
  • Demonstrated involvement within or for indigenous communities
  • Evidence of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (unless criterion has previously been met)
Value: The scholarship is valued at A$4000 to be paid in instalments over 2 semesters when studying full-time. For part-time study, payment is pro-rata, proportionate to the units taken (e.g. 6 or 12 unit course). In addition, all course fees and the Student Services and Amenities Fee will be waived.
Number: Four (4) scholarships were available in 2012, with an equivalent number expected to be offered for 2013.
Status: Applications are invited from 15 December 2012, until 31 October 2013.
Application: Download this form using Adobe Acrobat PDF reader: Application Form (286 KB). Note: Do not use PDF for Mac, ASUS Nuance etc as they will not work with this application form. 

* For PDF documents you must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded from the Adobe Download page.

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