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University of Southern Queensland

Weis HDR Scholarship

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Any
Disciplines
5000 AUD
Grant
Australia
Location
Not specified
Application deadline

About

The University of Southern Queensland acknowledges the First Nations of southern Queensland and their ongoing connection to Country, lands, and waterways.

Further, they recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first educators and researchers of Australia. They pay deep respect to Elders past and present.

 

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

$5,000 per year

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

Unilever Australia has generously donated a significant gift for the Weis Scholarship for Higher Degree Research. This endowed scholarship supports HDR students who are working on challenging problems and new ideas in the fields of agribusiness, agriculture, food innovation and supply chains. 

 

Benefits

A top-up stipend scholarship of $5,000 per year or;

A travel support scholarship of $5,000 per year.

Eligibility

To be eligible applicants must:  

  • have completed a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours, or equivalent level; 
  • be currently enrolled in the PhD at UniSQ;
  • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen;
  • be studying in one of the above listed areas, or a closely-aligned field.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

Australia

Nationality

New Zealander

Study experience required

Master

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

Not specified

Application must be made via the UniSQ Scholarships Online Application Management System.

To apply, please ensure you have digital copies of the below information:

Curriculum vitae;

Preliminary Research Thesis Topic Proposal (DOC 78KB).

A cover letter detailing the applicant’s preferred award (stipend scholarship or travel scholarship) including detailed reasoning and intended use of funds;

Education qualifications (testamur and academic transcripts for all undergraduate and postgraduate awards);

List of any research presentations and/or publications

Documentation confirming citizenship.

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