• A commencing undergraduate or postgraduate student undertaking study at USC;
• Must be a holder of one of the following Australian visas:
  • Bridging Visa E (subclass 050)
  • Temporary Protection Visa (subclass 785)
  • Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (subclass 790)
  • Temporary Humanitarian Stay Visa (subclass 449)
  • Temporary Humanitarian Concern Visa (subclass 786)
• Financial need

• full-time domestic students in any undergraduate program
• students must have completed at least one semester at USC (48 units)
• minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia

• full-time domestic students in any undergraduate program
• completed at least one semester at USC (48 units)
• Grade point average (GPA) 4.0 or higher
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder; or permanent resident of Australia

• a veteran* or immediate family member of a veteran (child, spouse or de-facto partner) commencing full-time study in their first undergraduate program**
  • Veteran applicants must provide evidence in the form of an official document showing the former Defence member's service and the period or periods of continuous full-time service (e.g. Discharge Certificate or Certificate of service listing enlistment and discharge dates)
  • Family member of a veteran must provide evidence of the veteran's service as above along with evidence of relationship to the veteran (e.g. birth certificate, marriage certificate)
• commencing study in Semester 1, 2020
• enrolled at USC Sunshine Coast and resident of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council area
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
• not in receipt of another scholarship outside of USC including Defence education and training assistance.

• female students enrolled full time at USC, in the Bachelor of Environmental Science, a Bachelor of Science, or a Bachelor of Animal Ecology with an environmental focus either as a single or part of a double degree
• in second year or above, including Honours, through to the final year of a Masters program
• receiving Centrelink income support (eg Abstudy, Austudy, Youth Allowance, other Centrelink pension) or may be prevented from continuing study due to financial hardship
• passing grade point average
• students may only apply for one Zonta Club of Noosa bursary per year
• previous recipients may not apply

• female student enrolled in second year or above in any undergraduate program
• must be living in, or have come from, the area covered by the Blackall Range Zonta Club (Beerwah to Peachester, Conondale, Kenilworth, Palmwoods and Landsborough, west of the Bruce Highway, South of the Eumundi/Kenilworth Road)
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• commencing female undergraduate student
• enrolled full-time in any of the following undergraduate degree programs at USC:
  • Bachelor of Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Information Technology
  • any bachelor level degree program within the School of Science and Engineering
• Resident of the Sunshine Coast or Noosa local government areas
• Permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• full-time domestic female student enrolled in any undergraduate Business program at USC
• first year student having completed less than 96 units (8 courses)
• completed high school within the previous 2 years
• resident of the Moreton Bay Regional Council area
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder, or permanent resident of Australia

• full-time or part-time enrolment in Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
• completed at least sixteen (16) courses towards the program
• at least two (2) semesters of study remaining to complete their Honours Degree (at the time of application)
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• domestic students enrolled in full-time study*
• any undergraduate degree program at USC
• satisfactory academic progress (minimum GPA of 4.0)
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder; or permanent resident of Australia

• Students who enrol to study an undergraduate certificate on campus at USC Fraser Coast; or
• Students who reside in the Fraser Coast region and who enrol in an online undergraduate certificate at USC

• female student enrolled in full-time undergraduate study in one of the following programs:
  • Bachelor of Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
  • any bachelor degree within the School of Science and Engineering
• commencing penultimate year of study
• achieving a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.0
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• domestic students enrolled in undergraduate Education programs or a Master of Teaching
• completed and approved rural and remote application form and interview. For more information contact edprofessionallearning@usc.edu.au
• undertaking a USC approved Professional Experience (PEx) in a rural or remote location
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• full-time domestic students
• enrolled in any undergraduate business or combined business programs
• residents of Noosa Shire will be considered first, then business students outside of Noosa Shire based on greatest need
• preference will be given to students who have previously received a Scott Williams Foundation Study Support Bursary who continue to meet all other eligibility criteria
• students must have completed at least one semester at USC (48 units)
• minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia

• commencing full-time in first undergraduate program at a USC Sunshine Coast campus
• enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or Bachelor of Business, including combined degrees
• have graduated in the previous two years from a high school located in one of the following postcodes: 4559 or 4560
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder; or permanent resident of Australia

• domestic and international students enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate Secondary Education, Primary Education or Occupational Therapy program, or Nursing students who successfully obtain a NUR300 Aged Care Placement at Cooinda Aged Care for Session 7
• undertaking a USC approved placement in the Gympie or Fraser Coast Regions*
• enrolled at a USC campus other than the Gympie or Fraser Coast campuses
• students must reside in an area outside of the Gympie or Fraser Coast Regions

*students who intend to undertake a placement in the Gympie or Fraser Coast Regions but have not yet been confirmed are encouraged to apply

• students commencing Honours study at USC
• enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student in any 'end-on' Honours program (e.g. not an embedded Honours or Professional Honours program)
• not already in receipt of a USC merit scholarship or a USC Honours or postgraduate Indigenous Scholarship for Honours year of study.

• registered as a student athlete within USC's High Performance Student Athlete Program
• enrolled full-time or part-time in any program at USC (undergraduate or postgrad)
• completed at least one semester at USC (48 units)
• grade point average (GPA) 4.0 or higher
• international or domestic students

• full-time undergraduate students
• enrolled in any Bachelor program within the School of Creative Industries
• completed at least one semester at USC (48 units)
• minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia

• Indigenous female students enrolled full time in an undergraduate program which includes a compulsory practicum
• Completion of at least 4 courses at the University of the Sunshine Coast (ie equivalent of one semester of full-time study) 
• Receiving Centrelink income support (eg Abstudy, Austudy, Youth Allowance or are prevented from continuing study due to financial hardship)
• Passing grade point average
• Previous recipients may not apply

• female Indigenous students
• full-time undergraduate students enrolled in any program at USC
• completed at least one semester at USC (48 units)
• minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia

• Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• enrolled full-time or part-time in any undergraduate program at USC Moreton Bay (one bursary) or USC Sunshine Coast (one bursary)*
• minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0
• Australian citizen

* if in any year of the agreement there are no eligible students at either campus, students enrolled at other USC campuses meeting all other selection criteria may be considered

• current Undergraduate or Honours students enrolled at USC

See specific projects for additional project specific requirements

• identifying as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• enrolled full-time in any undergraduate program or in Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) at USC (or part-time, where there are exceptional circumstances preventing full-time enrolment)
• has not previously completed the requirements of an undergraduate program
• evidence of financial need
• relocating from a rural, regional or remote area to study at USC (USC Indigenous Relocation Costs Scholarships only)

• continuing full time or part time student who has successfully completed at least one semester at USC (48 units)
• enrolled in an undergraduate program studying a Sustainability major or minor
• demonstrated passion for the field and interest in pursuing future research or projects in sustainable socio-ecological systems
• Permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer* community (LGBTIQ+). * In this context queer is used as an umbrella term to describe people of diverse genders and sexualities
• undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in any program at any USC campus
• minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia

• second or third year Nursing student enrolled at the Fraser Coast Campus
• undertaking a clinical placement in a rural or remote location, preferably in a community where Indigenous healthcare will be a significant part of the experience
• Permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• female students enrolled full-time
• in second year or above, in any Business program
• high grade point average
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• Commencing or continuing in any undergraduate program at USC
• Full time or part time enrolment (pro-rata payment will apply)
• Permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder

• students enrolled in second year of Bachelor of Nursing Science
• female aged up to 25 years
• permanent resident of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council area
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

Applications are welcomed from women who:

• are aged 25 years or more on the 31st December 2021
• have successfully completed one year’s full time equivalent of a higher education program and are currently enrolled in their chosen program of study at Diploma or higher level
• are resident of the Sunshine Coast region or enrolled in a higher education institution on the Sunshine Coast
• are a permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, or international students on a current visa
• be able to attend an interview either face to face or online

• full time 2nd year student (will have completed either 1 or 2 semesters of the program, depending on the start date)
• enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)* undergraduate program
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

*Applications from students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) (Honours) may also be considered.

• students eligible to graduate from the Bachelor of Medical Science following grade release in December
• accepted and enrolled into the Griffith University Doctor of Medicine program on the Sunshine Coast
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• first-year student from Gympie Regional Council area (Imbil/Gympie)
• first person in the family to attend university
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• full-time second year undergraduate student
• enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program (including combined law programs) at USC
• has successfully completed first year of studies (8 courses) in the LLB program
• must be either an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder or Australian Permanent Resident Visa

• commencing full-time in the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
• graduating from a high school in Sunshine Coast or Noosa Council local government areas
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

This scholarship is available to:

• Australian or New Zealand citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents
• female students enrolled full-time or part-time in Honours, Postgraduate Coursework or a Higher Degree by Research in the area of Nursing and/or Midwifery                                                                                            

• commencing full time in any bachelor’s level program  
• relocating from Kingaroy and surrounds to study at the USC Sunshine Coast Campus having been a permanent resident of the region for at least two years prior*
• completed high school within the previous two years
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or a permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• USC High Performance Student Athlete (including para-athletes)
• full-time or part-time undergraduate student enrolled at any USC campus
• enrolled in a Bachelor of Environmental Management, Bachelor of Environmental Science, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)/Bachelor of Environmental Science, Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Environmental Management, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science or Bachelor of Sport Studies
• Commencing second or third year of study having successfully completed 96 units of the degree
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) 5.0
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa Holder

• full-time female domestic student enrolled in any undergraduate Business program at the USC Moreton Bay Campus
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder, or permanent resident of Australia

• second year students with at least 8 courses (96 units) completed 
• enrolled full time in any of the Sport / Exercise Science programs 
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• enrolled full or part-time in any Bachelor of Education program or a Master of Teaching
• successfully completed at least 192 credit points if enrolled in a Bachelor of Education program or at least 96 credit points if enrolled in a Master of Teaching
• undertaking a USC approved Professional Experience (PEx) placement
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia

• full time students studying Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
• enrolled in second or third year of their undergraduate program
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• full-time enrolment in Bachelor of Communication with a major and/or minor in Creative Advertising or Public Relations 
• at least three (3) Creative Advertising or Public Relations courses completed towards a Bachelor of Communication degree
• at least two semesters of study remaining to complete their degree (at the time of application)
• must be either an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder or Australian Permanent Resident Visa

• minimum GPA of 5.5
• in second year or above and studied for at least one year at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
• female student enrolled either part-time or full-time in her first undergraduate degree or in Honours year at USC
• current Australian Citizen; New Zealand Citizen; Australian Permanent Resident; Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder

• Resident of the Fraser Coast Regional Council area
• full-time undergraduate students
• enrolled in Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business (Management), Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management), Bachelor of Commerce
  (Accounting), or Bachelor of Human Services program at USC Fraser Coast
• successfully completed 192 units
• minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia

• students commencing Honours study at USC
• enrolment in an 'end-on' Honours program (ie not an embedded Honours or Professional Honours program)
• students must have a supervisor from the Forest Industries Research Centre 
• not already in receipt of a USC merit scholarship or a USC Honours or postgraduate Indigenous Scholarship for Honours year of study

• enrolled in either a full-time Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) or a 1 year ‘End-on’ Honours program at USC
  • students enrolled in a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) must be commencing in their 4th year (Honours component) of study
  • students enrolled in a 1 year ‘End-on’ Honours program must be commencing in their program
• not already in receipt of a USC merit scholarship or a USC Honours or Postgraduate scholarship for their Honours year of study
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder, or permanent resident of Australia

• full-time undergraduate students enrolled at USC Fraser Coast
• enrolled in a Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Management) or a Bachelor of Animal Ecology
• minimum grade point average of 5.0
• successfully completed 96 units
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia.

• continuing full-time undergraduate students enrolled at USC Gympie campus
• successfully completed at least one semester (48 units)
• Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder, or permanent resident of Australia

• full-time domestic student enrolled in any undergraduate program at the USC Moreton Bay Campus
• first year student having completed less than 96 units (8 courses)
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder, or permanent resident of Australia.

• full-time or part-time students enrolled in third year undergraduate NUR311 or NUR300 Group One of Bachelor of Nursing Science/Bachelor of Midwifery programs
• undertaking a Clinical Placement in a rural or remote location with a significant Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander population
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• full-time or part-time undergraduate student enrolled at any USC campus
• rural or remote background having relocated to study at USC
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa Holder

• commencing full-time study in Semester 1, 2022
• full-time enrolment in a Civil Engineering Honours program
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• domestic students commencing their first undergraduate degree
• full-time enrolment in the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
• commencing in Semester 1, 2021
• completed Year 12 within the last three years
• permanent resident of the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Somerset, Gympie, Fraser Coast or South Burnett local government areas
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• commencing full-time in first undergraduate program
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• commencing full-time in first undergraduate program
• undertaking any undergraduate program within the School of Business
• graduating in the year prior to commencement at USC from a high school in Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Moreton Bay, Somerset, Gympie, Fraser Coast or South Burnett local government areas
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• commencing full time female student, in first undergraduate program
• relocating from a regional or remote area to study at USC
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa Holder
• enrolled in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering
  and Mathematics) related program, or a double degree including one of the eligible programs* listed:
  o Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  o Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
  o Bachelor of Engineering – Civil/Mechanical/Electrical and Electronic/Mechatronics
  o Bachelor of Health Science
  o Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
  o Bachelor of Computer Science
  o Bachelor of Medical Science
  o Bachelor of Paramedic Science
  o Bachelor of Science

*USC may periodically review and amend the list of eligible programs. This shall occur,
when possible, in consultation with the donor or the donor’s nominated representative.

• commencing full time female student in first undergraduate program
• preference will be given to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Science degree. If no eligible recipients are identified in the Bachelor of Medical Science degree, then students enrolled in the following bachelor level programs may be considered:
  o Biomedical Science
  o Nutrition & Dietetics
  o Occupational Therapy
  o Health Science
  o Sport & Exercise Science
• living in or relocating from Gympie Council area, Fraser Coast Council area or another regional area to study at USC
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• enrolled full-time or part-time in the 2nd or 3rd year of an undergraduate degree majoring in Financial Planning 
• intention to remain enrolled in the current program for a minimum of 12 months following the awarding of the scholarship or completion of the program (whichever is earlier)
• must be either an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder or Australian Permanent Resident Visa

Please note:  applications from employees and contractors of the National Australia Bank (NAB), and students previously awarded this scholarship cannot be considered

• full-time undergraduate student
• commencing in the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder;

• be a full-time commencing undergraduate student undertaking study at USC's Moreton Bay or Caboolture campus in either a single or double degree
• be a resident of the Moreton Bay Regional Council region for a minimum of two years immediately prior to, and at the time of, the application
• have been out of school for a maximum of two (2) academic years prior to the academic year they commence at USC's Moreton Bay campus
• achieve an ATAR 77.35 or equivalent rank
• demonstrate financial need
• be a permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or a permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder; and 
• students wishing to transfer credit from an undergraduate bachelor level program from any Higher Education provider will not be eligible.

• commencing full-time study in semester 2, 2022 at USC Fraser Coast or Gympie campus
• maintain ongoing residency in a regional area* for the duration of the program
• enrolled in on of the following programs:
  • Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Primary Education, Bachelor of Social Work or any Diploma program at the Fraser Coast campus
  • Bachelor of Nursing at the Gympie Campus

• commencing full-time student in first undergraduate program
• enrolled at any of the following USC campuses: Moreton Bay, Caboolture, Sunshine Coast, Gympie or Fraser Coast
• completed high school within the Bundaberg, North Burnett, Fraser Coast, South Burnett, Gympie, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Somerset or Moreton Bay Regional Council areas, OR relocating from a regional or remote Queensland location
• academic achievement (minimum ATAR 78 or equivalent)
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• full-time undergraduate student enrolled in one of the following degrees*
  • Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
  • Bachelor of Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Game Design
  • Bachelor of Design (Interactive and UX Design)

*Preference may be given to one degree over another as directed by The Fleet Office

• second year, having successfully completed 96 units of the degree and with at least 144 units of study remaining until degree completion
• minimum grade point average (GPA) 5.0
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa Holder

• full time continuing student enrolled in any undergraduate program at USC Moreton Bay
• mature age (must have turned 25 by the commencement of Semester 1 in the year the scholarship is awarded)
• successful completion of at least 96 units with a minimum of 96 units remaining
• Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or higher
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder

• full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) (Honours) or Bachelor of Computer Science
• commencing penultimate year of full-time study: If completing a four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours) or (Mechatronic) (Honours) degree, commencing third year having successfully completed two years OR if completing the three-year Bachelor of Computer Science, commencing second year having successfully completed one year
• minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa

• commencing full-time in first undergraduate program at USC Moreton Bay Campus
• academic achievement (minimum ATAR 72 or equivalent)
• Australian citizen who is residing permanently in Australia
• have graduated in the previous year (12 months) from a high school located in Australian Mainland catchment area of Rotary District 9600 which includes:
  • any school in the following local government areas:
    • Gympie Regional Council
    • Moreton Bay Regional Council
    • Noosa Regional Council
    • Sunshine Coast Regional Council
  • eligible schools in the Brisbane City Council area
  • eligible schools in the South Burnett Regional Council area
  • eligible schools in the Somerset Regional Council area

Please note, a list of eligible schools is available upon request

• new or continuing domestic students in any undergraduate degree program
• full-time or part-time enrolment
• registered as a student athlete within USC's High Performance Student Athlete Program.
• Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• commencing a new course of study in the same year as the scholarship round
• applicant’s permanent home address must be in a regional or remote area as defined by the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) 2016
• can provide evidence of financial need
• Australian citizen, Permanent Resident, holder of a permanent humanitarian visa, or a New Zealand citizen living in Australia

• full-time second-year undergraduate students
• enrolled in Bachelor of Environmental Science
• minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia

• full-time undergraduate student
• enrolled in a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Accelerated), Bachelor of Dietetics, Bachelor of Nutrition, Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of Medical Science
• enrolled in WPL310, WPL320, NUT402, NUT403 or NUT404 in the relevant semester and undertaking a work experienc:e placement (WIL), as per the criteria established for placements within the relevant School
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• full time third year student enrolled in an undergraduate program with a major or minor in Chemistry
• Permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa Holder
• students in receipt of other scholarships may apply

• full-time domestic students in any undergraduate program with a major or minor in Music
• students must have completed at least one semester at USC (48 units)
• minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia

• full-time Indigenous student
• enrolled in undergraduate Nursing Science program
• successfully completed two full-time semesters (96 credit points)
• minimum grade point average (GPA) 4.0
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia

• full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) program
• commencing third year of full-time study having successfully completed a minimum of 192 units of the degree
• minimum grade point average (GPA) 5.5
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa Holder

• identify as an Australian South Sea Islander who is a direct descendant of the South Sea Islanders who were brought into Queensland between 1863 and 1904 and worked as indentured labourers (Note: Applicants should seek a letter of support from a registered Australian South Sea Islander organisation verifying their Australian South Sea Islander heritage)
• recipient should not have previously completed an undergraduate degree at any university

• full-time or part-time student in their final year of study*
• enrolled in any undergraduate or postgraduate program at USC
• classified as a para-athlete
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

*If no eligible final year students are identified, in consultation with the June Canavan Foundation, consideration may be given to students not in their final year of study.

• first year undergraduate student
• successfully completed first semester of study at USC
• graduated from high school in the previous 12 months
• moved from a rural area to attend USC
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• full-time undergraduate student enrolled in any undergraduate program at USC Sippy Downs campus
• minimum grade point average (GPA) 5.5
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa Holder

• full-time domestic students enrolled in a Bachelor of Environmental Science, Bachelor of Environmental Management, Bachelor of Animal Ecology or double degree including one of these programs; 
• successfully completed at least one semester at USC (48 units) on awarding of bursary;
• Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher;
• Permanent resident of Australia, Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa Holder

• Exemplar Health Study Support Scholarship: commencing full time domestic student, in first undergraduate program
• resident of the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area
• students enrolled in one of the following undergraduate programs:
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  • Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • Bachelor of Health Science
  • Bachelor of Midwifery
  • Bachelor of Nursing Science
  • Bachelor of Nutrition
  • Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Paramedic Science
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia

• full-time domestic students in any undergraduate program
• students must have completed at least one semester at USC (48 units)
• minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia

• full-time second year undergraduate students
• enrolled in any program at any USC campus
• minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia

• Enrolled full time or part time in an Honours program with a focus on environmental sustainability
• Completed one of the listed eligible degree programs. Eligible degree programs include:  B of Environmental Science, B of Environmental Management, B of Animal Ecology, or B of Science
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia

• full-time third year domestic student
• undertaking a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) degree, majoring or minoring in Environment and Water *
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

* Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Civil) (Honours) students with a demonstrated interest in a career in environment and water but not undertaking the Environment and Water major or minor may also be considered.

• Full-time continuing undergraduate student enrolled in a Bachelor of Creative Industries (Creative Writing and Publishing), or any Bachelor program with a major or minor in Australian Studies, or any Bachelor program with a major or minor in Creative Writing and Publishing
• Permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• commencing full-time student in first undergraduate program at USC Sippy Downs.
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• commencing full-time in first undergraduate program
• enrolled in any USC undergraduate program*
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

*No more than 50% of Thompson Excellence Scholarships on offer each semester will be awarded to students in a cluster of programs (e.g. Bachelor of Medical Science/Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Accelerated) or Bachelor of Primary Education/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood))

• full-time student in first undergraduate program
• enrolled in any USC undergraduate program
• successfully completed at least one semester at USC (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

• relocating from a regional or remote area to study at USC 
• commencing full-time in first undergraduate program
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) program at any USC campus
• commencing second year having successfully completed at least 8 courses (96 units) towards the Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Management) program
• minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0
• Australian citizen, Permanent resident of Australia, or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• part-time or full-time undergraduate students in second year or above
• Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• full or part time student enrolled in any undergraduate or postgraduate program at USC
• a current or potential member of USC’s male or female UBL team as demonstrated by past participation in UBL or through state representation in basketball in the previous 5 years

Domestic and International students are eligible to apply

• Full time undergraduate student
• Enrolled in one of the following degrees: Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) or a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)/ Bachelor of Environmental Science double degree
• Commencing penultimate year of study: If completing the four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours), commencing third year having successfully completed two years of full-time study OR if completing the five-year Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)/ Bachelor of Environmental Science double degree, commencing fourth year having successfully completed three years
• Achieving a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.0
• Permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• be enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at USC in one of the following programs:
  • Bachelor of Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
  • Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Business (HRM)
  • Bachelor of Business (Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
  • Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
  • any bachelor level degree within the School of Science and Engineering
• minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0
• be commencing the penultimate year of study at USC
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia

• full time undergraduate student
• enrolled in a Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Hons) or a Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning (Hons) program at USC
• has successfully completed at least one full time semester at USC (48 units)
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• Full time undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
• Successful completion of the Foundations of Engineering, ENG 101 Course
• Commencing 2nd year student
• Minimum of 5.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder.

• new or continuing domestic students in their first undergraduate degree program
• full-time or part-time enrolment
• Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• Students commencing their first undergraduate degree program who have been accepted into the USC High Performance Student Athlete (HPSA) Program
• Enrolled full-time or part-time in 2 or more courses
• A permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

Note: Students who have completed any courses as part of an undergraduate Bachelor level program will not be eligible.

• students commencing full-time in first undergraduate program
  • students who have completed any courses as part of an undergraduate bachelor level program at USC or another Higher Education provider will not be eligible
• have achieved an ATAR of 95 or equivalent**
• must have graduated year 12 within 2 years prior to commencing your studies at USC
• have placed USC as your first or second preference on your QTAC application
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• Year 12 graduates of Immanuel Lutheran College who undertake to complete their degree at USC are eligible to apply for the VWMS in the year following their graduation.
• You should apply if you have nominated USC as one of your preferences.
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• full-time second year undergraduate student (successful completion of 96 units)
• enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• part time or full time Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students in their final year of undergraduate studies or Honours studies at USC

• female students enrolled full-time in second year or above 
• undertaking any undergraduate program within the School of Business, including Honours
• residing in the Sunshine Coast or Noosa Regional Council area 
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• full-time Indigenous student
• enrolled in undergraduate Social Work program
• successfully completed two full-time semesters (96 credit points)
• minimum grade point average (GPA) 4.0
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia

• female students in their first or second year at USC
• aged 21 years or under
• full-time student who has completed at least four courses of their undergraduate degree at USC
• minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0
• permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• female student;
• mature aged student (aged 25 or older);
• enrolled full-time in first or second year of study in a Business program at USC;
• successfully completed at least 4 courses at USC;
• Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

• full-time female student enrolled in any undergraduate program at the USC Moreton Bay Campus
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder, or permanent resident of Australia.