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Established in 2019 this scholarship is maintained by a gift from a UQ Bachelor of Computer Science (1979) alumni husband and wife, who in recognition of the encouragement they received to pursue their education would like to leave a legacy for students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to study in the areas of computer science and information technology at UQ.
Please submit the on-line application form by the due date.
An applicant is eligible for the Scholarship, if the applicant -
(a) can demonstrate financial need;
(b) submits an application to the Associate Dean, by the closing date for applications;
(c) is enrolled or intends to be enrolled full-time in an Approved Program;
(d) will complete, or has completed, year 12 studies in the two year period prior to the year of the award;
(e) does not hold a scholarship that the Associate Dean considers to be similar.
(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) at least one academic staff member who is currently teaching in an Approved Program; and
(c) the PVC(IE) or nominee where relevant.
(2) The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the following criteria-
(a) evidence of financial need;
(b) personal qualities including leadership potential, community service and engagement;
(c) demonstrated academic abillity; and
(d) any other matter that the selection committee considers to be relevant to the applicant's future success in the information technology and/or computer science profession.
(3) Where all other considerations are equal, preference will be given to (in order of preference) –
(a) previous recipients of the scholarship who continue to face financial hardship;
(b) a female applicant; or
(c) an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
(4) The selection committee may decide to interview shortlisted applicants.
Scholarship value : The value of the scholarship will be at least $4,500 but limited to the annual income from the fund.
Number awarded : 1
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