The Faculty of Business is fortunate to offer students a number of scholarships generously donated by external organisations. These organisations share a keen interest in providing financial support to students during the course of their studies and, as such, they invest a lot of time and effort in choosing scholarship recipients. Therefore, when applying for a scholarship or bursary it is important to treat it seriously, as if you were applying for a job.
The information below will assist you to understand the scholarship process. Guidelines are also provided to help you prepare your application.
The Scholarship Process
After the closing date for the scholarship an acknowledgment letter will be sent advising you that your application has been received.
Your application will be checked to ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria (e.g. year and/or mode of study as outlined in the scholarship application package).
Your application will be copied and distributed to the shortlisting panel along with a copy of your academic results for any studies undertaken at QUT. Your original application is kept on file in the Faculty for one year. Work samples/videos etc will not be copied, instead they will be circulated to the panel.
The shortlisting panel usually consists of representatives from QUT and the organisation sponsoring the scholarship. The shortlisting panel will consider your application on its merits, paying particular attention to how well you have addressed the criteria outlined in the application package.
You will be advised by mail of the outcome of your application following this shortlisting process. This may take a few weeks as it depends on the availability of the shortlisting panel to meet.
Those applicants who have been shortlisted may be invited to attend an interview with the panel. The Scholarship and Awards Officer will usually contact shortlisted applicants by phone to arrange an interview time, and confirm details of this in writing. All shortlisted applicants will be advised of the outcome of their interview by letter.
The Scholarship and Awards Officer will advise the successful recipient by phone. A letter confirming the outcome and further details of the scholarship will be provided to the successful recipient shortly afterwards.
Please note: If you have been asked to provide work samples as part of the application, arrangements will be made to have these returned to you.
Guidelines for Preparing Your Application
- Type your application. This will ensure that the information you provide is legible when it is photocopied for distribution to the shortlisting panel.
- Do not place the application in ring binders, folders or plastic covers. Remember, the shortlisting panel will only see a photocopy of your application, not the original, so the effect will be lost. A staple in the top left-hand corner will suffice.
- Remember scholarships are not offered on academic merit alone and it is important that you address all the criteria asked for in the application package. It is most important that you demonstrate a NEED for the scholarship.
- Attach only copies of information directly relevant to the application. Resist the temptation to attach information from early school years. A list of your achievements over the years may be more appropriate than copies of certificates.
- Ensure that you have provided any work samples asked for in the application package. Mark your name clearly on these.
- Check for spelling and grammatical errors. Perhaps ask someone else to read your application to ensure that the information is easily understood.
- Double-check that you have completed everything that is required.
- Ensure the application is submitted on time. Place your application and additional materials in an envelope with your name and the name of the scholarship clearly marked.
Finally, remember that all applicants have a chance of success! The old saying - you have to be in it to win it - is true when it comes to scholarships. Best of luck!