Applicants must: be Australian citizens or permanent residents; be continuously enrolled as a full time student in both the 1st and 2nd year of a Bachelor or Associate Degree qualification within the disciplines of Science, Engineering, Business, Nursing or Information Technology at the University's Mackay campus; have their primary residence in the Mackay Whitsunday region in the year prior to application; currently reside within the Mackay Whitsunday region and be residing in that region during the duration of the scholarship unless enrolled in a program that requires the second year of study to be undertaken at the University's Rockhampton Campus; and not hold another scholarship of equivalent or more substantial benefit. Continuing eligibility will be dependent upon successful achievement of a Grade Point Average of 5 or above. Selection is based on the ability to succeed, including academic history and work experience, communication skills, relevant interests and career aspirations on graduation.