The Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture (EPSA) offers a number of scholarship opportunities for outstanding international students intending to study in an EPSA undergraduate or coursework masters program.
To be eligible for a Faculty International Scholarship, you must be an international student from one of the available categories and able to study in Australia on a student visa.
How to apply:
1. Lodge an official UQ undergraduate application form or postgraduate
application form for international students to the International Office
2. Receive a UQ Student ID Number
3. Complete the Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and
Architecture International Scholarship Application Form and submit to the
Faculty Office:
Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture
The University of Queensland QLD 4072
AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 7 3365 4777
Fax: +61 7 3365 4444
Email: admin@epsa.uq. edu.au
The scholarship application must be received by 15 October 2007 .
Conditions:
The scholarship can cover 50% - 100% of the tuition fee for the standard duration of the program The successful application must commence study in Semester 1 2008 The scholarship does not provide for:
- Overseas Student Health Cover
- Living Allowances
- Books
- Tuition fees for repeating failed courses
Obligations of Students:
- Students are expected to fulfil all requirements associated with their student visas.
- Students shall diligently and to the best of their ability apply themselves to the successful completion of their degree.
- Students are required to conform to University regulations (including disciplinary provisions).
- Students are required to pay the tuition costs of any failed course that must be repeated.
- Notification in writing to the Director of Studies is required ifthe student
- wishes to defer, transfer, or withdraw from the approvedprogram
- wishes to apply for an extension
- is absent for any reason (other than recreation leave) for a period of 14 days or more from the place of study, except with prior
approval of the Head of School.
Health Insurance:
Students are required to pay for their own medical insurance through the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a compulsory requirement of your student visa. The University has appointed Worldcare Assist as the preferred provider for OSHC.
Termination of Award:
The scholarship can be terminated:
- If, after due inquiry, the Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture concludes that the student has not fulfilled obligations, or is not making satisfactory progress.
- If the student has not resumed study after an approved maximum period of deferment of 1 year.
- If the student transfers to another program in UQ or withdraws from the University. Please note approval from the University is required if a student wishes to transfer or withdraw from the program. The University may require the student to repay the scholarship funds.
- If the student fails to maintain full-time study.
Closing date: 15 October 2007