Scholarship Application

Scholarship applications for 2025 open on Wednesday 14 August, 2024

Continuing/returning students applications are due by 4pm on Tuesday 10 September, 2024

New/First Year students applications are due by 4pm on Tuesday 10 December, 2024

Please contact scholarships@stjohns.uq.edu.au if you have any queries. 

Please note that incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

There are five steps to completing this form:

  1. Provide name, contact details, and enrolment details
  2. Indicate awards for which you wish to be considered (tick boxes)
  3. Outline your financial situation
  4. Write a brief statement of 200 words to support your application
  5. Attach required supporting documentation

FOR EXISTING AWARD-HOLDERS ONLY: For those holding an award which is eligible for extension, provide an additional supporting statement of 300 words and required attachments.

Scholarship Application Form
Application Details
Type of Student This is a required field.
Type of Student This is a required field.
Type of Application This is a required field.
Type of Application This is a required field.
Personal and Enrolment Details
Including current semester, 0 if you are a new student.
Are you the first in your family to attend university? This is a required field.
Are you the first in your family to attend university? This is a required field.
Are you first in your family to attend college? This is a required field.
Are you first in your family to attend college? This is a required field.
Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? This is a required field.
Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? This is a required field.
Level of Study This is a required field.
Level of Study This is a required field.
Future Students: first preference if you are not yet at University
Current students only: SJC and/or UQ Residential scholarships
Have you applied for a UQ Residential Scholarship?
Have you applied for a UQ Residential Scholarship?
Awards for which an Application is being made

Additional scholarships and bursaries are awarded at the discretion of the Warden above and beyond those stated here. To be considered for these additional scholarships and bursaries, while not essential, we encourage you to apply for any of the below you are eligible to receive. 

Before proceeding, please check your eligibility for awards at http://www.stjohnscollegefoundation.org.au/ 

Undergraduate Eligibility
Undergraduate Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarships
Undergraduate Bursaries
*Applicants for a Joe Croft Indigenous Award are encouraged to investigate eligibility for ABSTUDY with Centrelink. An ABSTUDY award may provide for full or substantial remission of fees. Please contact the Warden (07 3842 6600 or warden@stjohns.uq.edu.au) if you need assistance with this investigation.
Undergraduate Bursaries
Undergraduate Combined Awards - Scholarships with Bursaries attached
Undergraduate Combined Awards - Scholarships with Bursaries attached
Undergraduate or Postgraduate Elibility
Undergraduate or Postgraduate Scholarships
Undergraduate or Postgraduate Scholarships
Honours or Postgraduate Awards
Honours and Postgraduate combined awards - Scholarships with Bursaries attached
Honours and Postgraduate combined awards - Scholarships with Bursaries attached
Financial Circumstances

This is important for us to determine financial need.

If more than one party, please indicate the percentage each party is responsible for
Please note documentation will need to be provided
Are you currently employed? This is a required field.
Are you currently employed? This is a required field.
Statement of Support

Please tell us why you are applying for a scholarship or bursary, and how it will be of benefit to you.

If you are a current student please note all contributions you have made to the College. 

Upload a statement of support This is a required field.

This statement should not exceed 200 words. Upload a PDF or word docx only.

Supporting Documents

Please check the requirements of each Scholarship and/ or Bursary you are applying for and ensure you upload the appropriate documents. https://stjohnscollegefoundation.org.au/awards-scholarships/

Documents which establish excellence
For sporting and cultural awards. Maximum of 5 pages - docx or pdf 10Mb maximum size
Copies of Music Exam results
For cultural awards relating to music and other music awards. Up to 10 Mb per file as docx or pdf, up to 5 files.
For the James Warner Music Scholarship
According to: www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/health-workforce-locator/app
Evidence of rural or regional residence
For rural or regional based awards. Evidence must show name and address i.e. bank statements, drivers licence, bills. Up to 10 Mb per file as docx or pdf, up to 5 files.
Sufficient Financial information for you and your parents to demonstrate hardship
For Bursaries and Combined awards. This documentation may include Statements of income and expenditure, tax assessment notices or Centerlink notices. Please ensure that the documentation is as current as possible. Up to 10 Mb per file as docx or pdf, up to 10 files.
Documentation from a community Elder establishing your Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
For the Joe Croft Indigenous Award. Up to 10 Mb per file as pdf, bmp, jpg or png, only 1 file.
Evidence of academic achievement
For Combined Awards. Evidence such as results transcripts, Dean’s awards. Up to 10 Mb per file as docx or pdf and up to 5 files.
Extension of Existing Awards

If you are extending an existing award please complete this section

Name of Existing Awards
Please indicate above which existing awards you held in the previous calendar year
Name of Existing Awards
Extension of Existing Awards Statement
Write a statement not exceeding 300 words summarising how the award has helped you, and how you have continued to meet the conditions of the award. Upload a PDF or DOCX only.
Acknowledge and Submit
Age at date of submission This is a required field.
Age at date of submission This is a required field.
Parent consent

If you are under the age of 18, please attach a short letter with your parents consent. Up to 10 Mb file as a docx or pdf.

Acknowledgement This is a required field.
Acknowledgement This is a required field.
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