UQ Economics Sri Lanka Scholarship

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Opportunity details

Total reward
0 $
State University
The university of Queensland Australia
Area
Australia
Host Country
Australia
Deadline
On going
Study level
Postgraduate
Opportunity type
Scholarships , Fellowships , Grants
Specialities
Finance and accounting , Management , Business and marketing , Economics
Opportunity funding
-
Eligible Countries
This opportunity is destined for all countries
Eligible Region
All Regions

Description

Description

Undergraduate

This scholarship covers up to 50% of the tuition fees for the duration of the program for students seeking entry into the Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours) and Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours).

Postgraduate 

Covering up to 50% of the tuition fees for the duration of the program for students seeking entry into masters by coursework programs for economics.

Dual degrees

Students applying for a dual degree with Economics are also eligible, and the scholarship will then apply to the Economics component of a dual program only.

Important dates

This scholarship is offered for students commencing in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Closing date for students commencing in Semester 1 is 30 November. 

Closing date for students commencing in Semester 2 is 30 April.

Applications close on the same dates every year. 

 

Please note: This scholarship doesn't include living expenses for the duration of the program, travel expenses or overseas health cover.

Eligibility

  • Citizens of Sri Lanka, who normally reside in Sri Lanka and are not already undertaking any studies in Australia. Those studying English in Australia are still eligible to apply.
  • Students must not simultaneously hold another scholarship for tuition fees.
  • Students who have received an offer for the Bachelor of Economics and who are commencing students at UQ.
  • The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and high achieving students are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

You must apply for your chosen degree program first before applying for this scholarship.

Applications close on the same dates every year:

  • 30 November for Semester 1
  • 30 April for Semester 2.

To apply, you must have already received a letter of offer from UQ and provide us with:

  • CV/resume
  • Personal/motivational statement: this statement should be no more than 1,000 words and address:
    • The reasons for your interest in your chosen degree program, including why you wish to study this program at UQ.
    • Your personal goals and ambitions and evidence of any previous activities or experiences (including voluntary activities) which demonstrates your commitment to those goals and ambitions.
  • One reference letter in English from teaching staff at your institution or from an employer.  The academic reference letter should ideally rank your academic performance against your peer group.

Scholarship value : 50% of tuition fees

Number awarded : On the recommendation of the Head of School of Economics, the Committee will determine the number of scholarships awarded in any year

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