Destination Australia Scholarship 2024 for International students. Apply below
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When is the Application Deadline:
17th June 2024
Tell Me About Destination Australia Scholarship:
The Destination Australia scholarship is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education. It aligns with the National Strategy for International Education 2025.
The scholarship’s objective is to:
- attract and support study in regional Australia
- grow and develop regional Australian tertiary education providers
- offer students a high-quality learning experience.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Agriculture and animal sciences, Science and mathematics
What Type of Scholarship is this?
Undergraduate, Postgraduate coursework
Who can apply for Destination Australia Scholarship?
You’re eligible if you:
- are an international student
- hold a student visa for the scholarship’s duration
- are a new UQ student
- are UQ alumni commencing a different program (for example, Master’s after completing a Bachelor’s degree)
- have a full offer to study an eligible program delivered entirely at the UQ Gatton campus in 2024 (you don’t need to accept your full offer by the scholarship application deadline).
And you:
- will study full-time via Internal study mode at UQ’s Gatton campus for the scholarship’s duration
- reside in a regional area of Australia for the scholarship’s duration as defined by the Australian Statistical Geography Standard Remoteness Structure 2016 (Australian Bureau of Statistics)
And you’re starting any of the below programs in 2024:
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science
- Bachelor of Equine Science
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
- Bachelor of Wildlife Science
- Master of Agribusiness (#24)
- Master of Agribusiness (#32)
- Master of Agricultural Science (#24)
- Master of Agricultural Science (#32)
- Master of Animal Science (#24)
- Master of Animal Science (#32)
Dual degrees with the Bachelor of Agribusiness and Master of Agricultural Science (Plant Protection Major) are not eligible because they are not delivered full-time at UQ Gatton.
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How are Applicants Selected?
We’ll consider:
- eligibility under the program guidelines
- academic merit
- your personal statement
UQ values diversity and inclusion and may consider this when we review your application.
Which Countries are Eligible?
International
Where will Award be Taken?
Australia
How Many Scholarships will be Given?
May vary
What is the Benefit of Destination Australia Scholarship?
Up to AUD $15,000 per year of study
How Long will the Program Last?
For the program’s duration (maximum 4 years)
How to Apply for Destination Australia Scholarship:
Complete the online application form.
You will need to submit:
- a personal statement (limit 300 words)
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Visit Award Webpage for Details
