Scholarship Details
Provider Name: University of the Sunshine Coast
Scholarship Name: Tim Fairfax Regional Scholarship
Description: The Tim Fairfax Regional Scholarships were established in 2008 in order to support students who must move away from their home residence in a regional or remote area to undertake their university studies.
Study Level: Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Study Fields: General
Support Type: Equity Scholarship
Offer Frequency: Annual
Annual Amount: $5,000
Annual Comment: The scholarship is paid in instalments of $2,500 per semester for the normal duration of the program. Students will receive $5,000 per annum for up to 6 semesters for a 3 year program up to a maximum of $15,000, or $5,000 per annum for up to 8 semesters for a 4 or 5 year program up to a maximum of $20,000.
Length: 5 year(s)
Gender: Co-Ed
Eligibility: Applicants must be commencing their first undergraduate degree at the University of the Sunshine Coast and must have relocated from a regional or rural area. Selection is based on: high academic achievement (OP 1 to 6 or equivalent); leadership skills demonstrated through academic, extra curricular/community activities; and financial need.
Target Group: Educational disadvantage, Rural and isolated area resident
Study Location: Australia – QLD: Sunshine Coast
Closing Date: 31 October
Number Per Year: 2
Scholarship Website: http://www.usc.edu.au/study/scholarships/merit-scholarships/tim-fairfax-regional-scholarship (opens in new window)
Scholarship Contact Details
Contact Title: Scholarships Officer
Contact Department: Student Administration
Contact Phone: 61 7 54302890
Contact Fax: 61 7 54302882
Contact Email: scholarships@usc.edu.au
Contact Postal Address: Locked Bag 4, Maroochydore DC, QLD 4558 Australia
Provider Details
Provider Name: University of the Sunshine Coast
Provider Phone: 61 7 54301234
Provider Fax: 61 7 54301111
Provider Website: http://www.usc.edu.au (opens in new window)