Scholarships

The Business School is offering up to three (3) 100% tuition-fee waiver scholarships to outstanding domestic students who are members of Wandering Warriors Inc. commencing in either the Accelerated 12 month full-time MBA program, the Streamlined 24 month MBA program or the Flexible part-time MBA program. Scholarship applications are only open to new students.

The scholarships purpose is to support the volunteer members of Wandering Warriors by providing tuition support to outstanding members—who meet all the MBA entry (or MBA articulation pathway) requirements—who are making the transition from the Australian Defence Force into civilian life.

What is the scholarship?

The scholarship will entitle the successful applicants to receive a 100% discount on their course tuition fees for a maximum period of three year (or six semesters) from their commencement semester. If the scholarship recipient exceeds the three year timeframe they become solely responsible for the full tuition cost of any and all remaining courses after the date specified within their scholarship offer.

The scholarship will be renewed at the end of each semester of the program if the holder:

(a) obtains satisfactory grades; and
(b) makes a satisfactory rate of progress towards completing the MBA program; and
(c) fulfils the obligations* of the MBA program.

The MBA Director alone will determine the meaning of the word “satisfactory” for the purpose of (a) and (b) above.

*Obligations of the scholarship holder are to:

1. commence study in the applicable semester the scholarship is awarded including the MBA orientation event; and
2. complete all 12 courses within the MBA program course list (no substitutions permitted); and
3. diligently and to the best of their ability apply themselves to the successful completion of the MBA program; and
4. conform to The University of Queensland rules, regulations, policies, and procedures (including disciplinary provisions); and
5. not defer or otherwise interrupt studies for any period of time; and
6. notify the MBA Director, with a submission to the MBA Program Coordinator in writing if:
a. they are absent for any reason (other than officially timetabled study breaks) for a period of 14 days or more from the place of study, except with prior approval from the MBA Director.

Scholarship holders who do not continue to meet all of the requirements in (a), (b) and (c) as stated above will forfeit the scholarship. This will result in the scholarship being withdrawn, and the student will not be eligible to re-apply for the scholarship.

The University of Queensland may require the scholarship holder to repay the tuition-fee waiver amount if the student fails to:

• meet all of the requirements in (a), (b) and (c), including obligations 1 – 6, as stated above; or
• successfully pass a course with a grade of 4 or higher.

How to apply?

Meet the entry requirement to receive an unconditional offer for the MBA program (or GCBA/GDipBA articulation pathway to the MBA), provide your CV and two written work related references (these documents can be the same ones you use for your program application), and a personal statement in video format, of no more than five minutes in length, answering the following three questions. Tell the Scholarship Panel,

• About your motivations for choosing to study an MBA degree and your career aspirations
• About a time you overcame a professional or personal obstacle
• What have you done to make your work environment or your community a better place

Submitting an application

Submit your application to the Wandering Warriors Inc. COO or Education and Employment Manager who will forward recommendations on behalf of the organisation to the MBA Program Coordinator via mbateam@business.uq.edu.au.

Terms and conditions

Applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of the scholarship selection process as soon as possible after the closing date. No late applications will be considered. Scholarships are limited and awarded on a competitive basis. All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the MBA Director whose decision is final.

Further information

Further information is available from the MBA team. Telephone +61 7 33467111, email mba@business.uq.edu.au or request a call back. 

The Frank Finn Scholarship Endowment Fund was established in 2008 from the generous donations of the UQ Community to acknowledge the contribution of Professor Frank Finn's lifetime of service to the University and the field of finance. Professor Finn held several positions within the University including: Dean of the Faculty Commerce and Economics; Head of the School of Commerce and; the Director of Studies, the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.

The University may award up to ten scholarships each year for students enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Commerce (including dual degrees) or Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) programs for domestic students in accordance with The University’s Fee Policy.

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of applicants showing the greatest merit as demonstrated by financial disadvantage; academic achievement; and any other matter which the selection committee considers relevant to the applicant's future success in a commerce profession. The School may also decide to interview short-listed applicants.

For more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply for this scholarship, please see UQ Scholarships.

Read the stories of recipients of Frank Finn Scholarships here.

This scholarship encourages collaboration and teamwork between high-performing Honours students from the UQ Business School and School of Economics at The University of Queensland.

Recipients must write a proposal for a collaborative research article, the topic of which is chosen by the Director of the Australian Institute for Business and Economics. 

Value: $5,625 for each student recipient.

For further information visit the UQ scholarships page.

The UQ Summer Research Scholarship Program 2020/2021 offers scholarships to students who are engaged in research projects over the summer vacation period. Summer research scholars will receive a weekly stipend of $360 for the duration of the research project (between 6-10 weeks).

The experience provides students with the opportunity to work with a researcher in a formal research environment so that they may experience the research process and discover what research is being undertaken in their field of interest at UQ.

Applications

Applications for the UQ 2020/2021 Summer Research Program have now closed.

Participation is open to undergraduate (including honours) and masters by coursework students who are currently enrolled at UQ.

Eligibility

The program is open to undergraduate, honours and masters by coursework students who are enrolled at UQ at the time of application and remain an enrolled full-time student for the entirety of the Summer Research Program (ie not graduating in December).

• A list of 2020/2021 UQ Business School summer research projects is available here.
• For more information regarding this scholarship refer here.
• If you would like to apply, submit your application here.
• More information on the UQ Summer Research Scholarship Program at UQ Business School: contact Karen Morgan info@business.uq.edu.au

Applications are closed for the Winter Research Scholarship Program. 

Develop your analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills through research.

UQ Business School offers current UQ students the opportunity to participate in the 2018 UQ Winter Research Scholarship Program. This experience provides students with the opportunity to work with a researcher in a formal research environment so that they may experience the research process and discover what research is being undertaken in their field of interest at the School.

Participation is open to undergraduate students, including honours, who have completed at least one year of study at the time of application and Masters by coursework students.

Winter Research scholars will receive a Winter Research Grant valued at $1500. Grants will be awarded based on academic merit, motivation for participating in the program, and the enrolling units nomination. To be eligible for the grant scholars will need to meet the following conditions:

• Participate in the program between 25 June – 20 July
• Participate in the program for 4 or more weeks
• Work a minimum of 20 hours per week

Applications

Applications are now closed for 2019.

• View the program guidelines UQ Winter Research Guidelines
• View the list of 2019 UQ Business School Winter research projects
• For further information and how to apply
• UQ Business ​School contact for the UQ Winter Research Scholarship Program email Karen Morgan

The UQ Summer Research Scholarship Program 2020/2021 offers scholarships to students who are engaged in research projects over the summer vacation period. Summer research scholars will receive a weekly stipend of $360 for the duration of the research project (between 6-10 weeks).

The experience provides students with the opportunity to work with a researcher in a formal research environment so that they may experience the research process and discover what research is being undertaken in their field of interest at UQ.

Applications

Applications for the UQ 2020/2021 Summer Research Program have now closed.

For more information on the UQ Summer Research Scholarship Program at UQ Business School, contact Karen Morgan at info@business.uq.edu.au.

Eligibility

The program is open to undergraduate, honours and masters by coursework students who are enrolled at UQ at the time of application and remain an enrolled full-time student for the entirety of the Summer Research Program (ie not graduating in December).

• A list of 2020/2021 UQ Business School summer research projects is available here.
• For more information regarding this scholarship refer here.
• If you would like to apply, submit your application here.
• More information on the UQ Summer Research Scholarship Program at UQ Business School: contact Karen Morgan info@business.uq.edu.au

Applications are closed for the Winter Research Scholarship Program. 

Develop your analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills through research.

UQ Business School offers current UQ students the opportunity to participate in the 2018 UQ Winter Research Scholarship Program. This experience provides students with the opportunity to work with a researcher in a formal research environment so that they may experience the research process and discover what research is being undertaken in their field of interest at the School.

Participation is open to undergraduate students, including honours, who have completed at least one year of study at the time of application and Masters by coursework students.

Winter Research scholars will receive a Winter Research Grant valued at $1500. Grants will be awarded based on academic merit, motivation for participating in the program, and the enrolling units nomination. To be eligible for the grant scholars will need to meet the following conditions:

• Participate in the program between 25 June – 20 July
• Participate in the program for 4 or more weeks
• Work a minimum of 20 hours per week

Applications

Applications are now closed for 2019.

• View the program guidelines UQ Winter Research Guidelines
• View the list of 2019 UQ Business School Winter research projects here
• For further information and how to apply
• UQ Business ​School contact for the UQ Winter Research Scholarship Program email Karen Morgan

HDR Scholarships can be found on the Graduate School website.

For School-based funding, please contact the HDR Team. 

As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) affiliated university, UQ Business School is offering students currently completing their degrees the opportunity to become a CFA with a CFA Institute Scholarship. 

The CFA Institute Scholarship is available only for new candidates planning on sitting for the Level 1 CFA exam. This is a highly competitive scholarship as only limited number of scholarships are available each year. 

Eligibility

To be eligible for the CFA Institue Scholarship you must: 

• Not be currently registered for a CFA Program exam. You are not eligible if you have registered the exam with the CFA before you apply.
• Satisfy the enrolment requirements detailed here.
• Have an overall GPA of 6.2 or above.
• Have successfully completed at least 3 FINM courses, with an average GPA of 6.5 or above.

Exam Cost

If you are selected for the award, the CFA Institute Scholarship waives the one-time program enrolment fee, and discounts the exam registration fee to $350USD, which includes access to the curriculum and all available study tools. This discounted price will be reflected during the checkout process. 

It is important to note that once awarded, your scholarship can be redeemed for up to one year from the date you receive your award notification email.

Application Process

• Apply online. Note: You will need to create a CFA Institute account if you do not have one yet.
• Complete and submit the following documents as attachments during the online application process:
  • Your curriculum vitae (CV)
  • A cover letter including statement of your career goals
  • Your academic transcript

Application Dates

While there are technically no deadlines to apply for a CFA Program Student Scholarship, you can use the below table as suggested guidance.

Tips for Success

• Once your CFA Exam Scholarship has been awarded, you may proceed to register for the exam.
• Study the original source materials – as assigned in each Study Session.
• Use review materials as a backup and NOT as your ONLY studying material. 
• Complete all the practice problems and write out explanations on ALL learning outcome statements (LOS) in each of the Study Sessions.  Research has shown that if you prepare your own study notes, you will retain about 60% of the materials you studied; only 15-25% material will be retained if you use other people’s notes.
• Study consistently. We would recommend studying between 15-20 hours per week for each of the 18 study sessions.  In the final month before your exam, study 25-30 hours per week for review of concepts, etc.
• It is important that you study the right way for Level I.  Do not take short cuts.  This will be your basis for success for futures levels.  In fact, many of the materials on Level II overlap with Level I.

Further information or questions

If you have any questions about the application process or the CFA Institute you can speak to: 

Dr. Ronghong Huang

To find out more about the CFA Institue Exam, please visit the CFA Institue website.

The Paul Compton Scholarship was established in 2020 by Paul Compton under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative is maintained by income generated from the endowment fund. The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and support postgraduate coursework students in the School of Business experiencing financial need by making a contribution towards the cost of tuition fees.

The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of applicants showing greatest merit as demonstrated by financial need and evidence of personal qualities including leadership potential. The selection committee will consider all applications and may decide to interview short-listed applicants.

For more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply for this scholarship, please visit UQ Scholarships.