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Bernard Heerey Foundation Scholarship

Bernard Heerey Foundation Scholarship

Applicable For:

College Students

Max Award Amount:

$2,000

Application Deadline:

09/09/2023
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About This Scholarship

The Bernard Heerey Foundation Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by the University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia. It is named after the late Bernard Heerey, a former chairman of the Australian Wheat Board and a philanthropist who supported educational causes. The scholarship program aims to support high-achieving international students who wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs in any field of study at UQ. The scholarship covers 25% to 100% of the tuition fees for the duration of the program.

The scholarship is highly competitive, and applicants are assessed based on their academic achievements, leadership potential, personal qualities, and the potential impact of their studies on their home country.

Eligibility Criteria For Bernard Heerey Foundation Scholarship

To be eligible for the Bernard Heerey Foundation Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants must be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
  • Applicants must have achieved at least one of the following academic requirements:
  • Completed Year 12 and received an entry score that equates to a Queensland Tertiary Education rank of 96 or higher as well as a recognized university foundation program;
  • Completed a recognized university degree, diploma or advanced diploma.
  • Applicants must have applied for and been offered admission to UQ for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program commencing in the semester they are applying for.
  • Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English language by meeting the minimum English language requirements for their chosen program of study.
  • Applicants must demonstrate that without the scholarship they would not be able to undertake the program of study.
  • Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential through participation in extracurricular activities, community service or other leadership roles.

Please note that meeting the above criteria does not guarantee that an applicant will receive a scholarship, as the selection process is highly competitive and based on merit.

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