Vice-Chancellor's Merit Scholarships

University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)

The University of the Sunshine Coast Chancellor's Scholarships are intended to recognise, reward and encourage academic excellence. Eligible applicants must be either commencing full-time in their first undergraduate program in Semester 1, 2017 or have commenced their first undergraduate program in Semester 2, 2016 at USC.

Eligibility

Applicants must be commencing their first undergraduate degree at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Selection is based on: high academic achievement; leadership skills demonstrated through academic, extra curricular/community activities; and financial need. Students who have completed any courses as part of an undergraduate bachelor level program at USC or another Higher Education provider will not be eligible.

Amount $3,000

The scholarships are paid in instalments of $1,500 per semester for the normal duration of the program. Students will receive $3,000 per annum for up to 6 semesters for a 3 year program up to a maximum of $9,000, or $3,000 per annum for up to 8 semesters for a 4 or 5 year program up to a maximum of $12,000. Students achieving OP1 or 2, or an equivalent rank from secondary studies, are guaranteed to receive at least the VC Merit Scholarship valued at $12,000.

Closing date 30 November
Number per year 40
Frequency Annual
Duration years
Student type Australian
Gender Co-Ed
For Australian students
For international students
Level of study Undergraduate / VET
Field of studys Accounting
Agriculture
Architecture
Psychology
Built environment
Business and management
Communications
Computing and information technology
Creative arts
Dentistry
Economics
Education and training
Engineering and technology
Environmental studies
Tourism and hospitality
Health services and support
Humanities and social sciences
Languages
Law
Para-legal studies
Mathematics
Medicine
Nursing
Pharmacy
Rehabilitation
Sciences
Social work
Sport and leisure
Surveying
Veterinary science
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