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The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and support postgraduate coursework students undertaking studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at The University of Queensland who are experiencing financial hardship.
The Lisbeth Hopkins OAM Scholarship was established in 2020 by Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc. under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by distribution of the Lisbeth Hopkins OAM Scholarship Endowment. Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc. dates back to 1967, when UQ sponsored the formation of an association to foster relationships with UQ alumni.
An applicant is eligible for the Scholarship, if the applicant -
(a) submits an application to the Associate Dean by the closing date;
(b) is enrolled in an Approved Program; and
(c) can demonstrate financial need.
Complete and submit the online application form by Friday 30 April 2021
1. For the selection process, the Associate Dean must establish a selection committee, comprising
(a) the Associate Dean, or nominee, as Chair of the committee;
(b) two academic representatives from different Schools within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
2. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the following criteria (in order of importance) -
(a) demonstrated financial need; and
(b) a commitment to volunteerism and leadership in support of community groups, as demonstrated through extracurricular activities and a brief statement.
3. The selection committee may decide to interview short-listed applicants.
Scholarship value : $4,500 for each year that it is held
Number awarded : 1
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