From 2016, UQ
Business School is offering up to four (4) 50% tuition-fee waiver scholarships
to outstanding woman commencing the MBA program (and MBA articulation pathway)
each year.
Award value:
50% discount on course tuition fees for a
maximum period of 24 months
maximum period of 24 months
Applications open:
1 January 2015
Applications close:
31 May 2016
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Eligibility
The
scholarship will entitle the successful applicants to receive a 50% discount on
their course tuition fees for a maximum period of 24 months. If the scholarship
recipient exceeds the 24 months timeframe they become solely responsible for
the full tuition cost of any and all remaining courses after the date specified
in the scholarship offer.
scholarship will entitle the successful applicants to receive a 50% discount on
their course tuition fees for a maximum period of 24 months. If the scholarship
recipient exceeds the 24 months timeframe they become solely responsible for
the full tuition cost of any and all remaining courses after the date specified
in the scholarship offer.
The
scholarship will be renewed at the end of each semester for a period of 24
months if the holder:
scholarship will be renewed at the end of each semester for a period of 24
months if the holder:
(a)
obtains satisfactory grades; and
(b) maintains a satisfactory rate of continuous enrolment for a period of
24 months within the MBA program; and
(c) fulfils the obligations* of an MBA student; and
(d) remains an MBA student.
obtains satisfactory grades; and
(b) maintains a satisfactory rate of continuous enrolment for a period of
24 months within the MBA program; and
(c) fulfils the obligations* of an MBA student; and
(d) remains an MBA student.
The
Academic Dean and Head of School alone will determine the meaning of the word
“satisfactory” for the purpose of (a) and (b) above.
Academic Dean and Head of School alone will determine the meaning of the word
“satisfactory” for the purpose of (a) and (b) above.
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About the award
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Terms and conditions
How to apply
Applicants must meet
each of the following conditions in order to apply for the scholarship:
- have
already submitted an application for entry into the MBA program and be
eligible to receive an ‘unconditional’ offer for admission^. That is, you
must have met the official entry criteria
for acceptance into the MBA program (including GMAT, English Language
proficiency, and work experience); and - provide
a personal statement of no more than 1000 words (use 1.5 spacing and 12
point font) in support of your application. This statement should: - explain
why you want to undertake the MBA at UQ Business School; and - describe
what value you think you will bring to your fellow MBA students; and - outline
your long-term career goals; and - provide
evidence of your leadership skills and community involvement; and - outline
how you will add value to the MBA program; and - supply
two written references as follows: - a
professional reference from a current or former (recent) supervisor or
manager; and - a
character reference; and - attend
an interview if required—in Australia or via video-conference/skype/phone.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted as required to arrange a suitable
time; and - NOT
have been awarded any other MBA scholarship as defined by UQ Business
School.
^Applications for
admission to the MBA program should be submitted separately to your scholarship
application. Details to apply for admission into the MBA program are located on
the Courses and Programs website.
Scholarship
applications closing dates are:
- 31 May
2016, for commencement in July 2016 - 30
November 2016, for commencement in 2017
Submit your
application with a covering letter addressed to the MBA Director to:
Coordinator,
MBA Student Liaison Officers
UQ Business School
mba@business.uq.edu.au
Applications close:
31 May 2016
Before you apply:
- You are
encouraged to read the definitive rules for this scholarship prior to
application, in particular any specific eligibility conditions and check
the FAQs if you have any questions.
