The University of Queensland is a public research university located primarily in Brisbane, the capital city of the Australian state of Queensland. One of the six sandstone universities, or the oldest university in each state, the University of Queensland, was established in 1909 by the Queensland parliament. A new scholarship program called Destination Australia Scholarships has been introduced by the Australian government, and it is open to both domestic and international students who choose to study in rural Australia. It is consistent with the National Strategy for Global Education 2021-2030.

Objective

The purpose of the scholarship is to:

• Provide pupils with a top-notch educational experience.
• Encourage and promote regional Australian studies.
• Promote and develop regional tertiary education providers in Australia.

Brief Details

• Founded by: The Australian Government
• Host Country: Australia
• Host University: The University of Queensland
• Applications open: February 26, 2024
• Deadline: 17 June 2024
• The Number of Scholarships: May very
• Duration: maximum 4 years
• Study level: Undergraduate, Master
• Study area: Agriculture and animal sciences, Science and mathematics
• Eligible Nations: International
• Scholarship focus:  Academic excellence, Experience, and employability, Financial hardship, Rural or remote

Worth of Award

The value of the scholarship will be $15,000 per year for the minimum number of years required to complete the course.

Who Can Apply?

You qualify if you:

• Are a student from abroad countries.
• You just started studying.
• Possess a student visa for the term of the scholarship.
• Possess a complete offer to enroll in a qualified program and will be offered wholly at the University of Queensland Gatton campus in 2024 (you do not have to accept your full offer before the deadline for applying for the scholarship).
• Are University of Queensland alumni commencing a different program (for example, a Master’s after completing a Bachelor’s degree).
• For the term of the scholarship, you’ll enroll in internal study at the University of Queensland’s Gatton campus full-time.
• For the length of the scholarship, you shall live in an Australian regional area as determined by the 2016 Australian Statistical Geography Standard Remoteness Structure (Australian Bureau of Statistics).

Selection criteria

They will consider:

• Your statement of purpose.
• Eligibility under the program guidelines.
• Educational merit.

Note: When reviewing your application, the University of Queensland may consider its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and You’ll receive an email from them confirming receipt of your application.

Scholarship-related programs

• Bachelor of Agricultural Science
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
• Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
• Bachelor of Wildlife Science
• Master of Agribusiness 
• Master of Agricultural Science
• Master of Animal Science 

Note: Due to the fact that the Bachelor of Agribusiness and Master of Agricultural Science (Plant Protection Major) are not offered full-time at UQ Gatton, they are not eligible for dual degrees.

How to Apply?

• Fill out the online application.
• You’ll have to supply a personal assertion (limit of 300 words).
• Before submitting, make sure to include all necessary supporting documentation.

Apply Now

For further details, kindly visit The University of Queensland’s official website.

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