Scholarship details
About this scholarship
This scholarship is offered in conjunction with The Society of St Andrew of Scotland (Queensland) Limited and is awarded to a student who has been accepted into any degree at The University of Queensland who shows sound academic ability and superior talent as a piper. Applicants who have been accepted into other Queensland universities may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The College piper would be expected to perform as a soloist for certain Emmanuel College events throughout the year. The recipient will be a consistent performer and a registered competitive member with the Emmanuel College Highlanders at The University of Queensland Pipe Band and contribute to the life of the College.
The Emmanuel College Highlanders pipe band is an outstanding standard bearer for Emmanuel College and UQ, both locally and in the wider community. The band proudly represents the College and the University in major events, such as Anzac Day, St Patrick’s Day, and Tartan Day. The band competes in interstate and national competitions and enjoys regular appearances at the Woodford Folk Festival and the Australian Celtic Festival.
The recipient must be accepted as a student at UQ with good academic potential or ability. They must include a pipe band resume and piping reference.
How to apply
- previous academic achievements
- a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining
- the reasons you are applying for the scholarship
- the impact it would have on your collegiate experience
- a written character reference relevant to the scholarship
- a copy of your CV/resume
Please email scholarships@emmanuel.uq.edu.au if you have issues with your application.
Eligibility
- are a returning resident; and
- have demonstrated piping experience
Selection criteria
- your previous academic results at tertiary level
- your demonstrated piping experience
Rules
Emmanuel College scholarships are subject to the following conditions:
- full time enrolment at a program at The University of Queensland or other Brisbane-based university
- a full year residential offer from Emmanuel College
- an applicant’s agreement to the Residential Terms and Conditions, which form part of the residential offer, including maintaining a satisfactory General Point Average (GPA)
- an applicant’s agreement to abide by the contents of the Student Handbook
All scholarships are awarded on an annual basis for the duration of an applicant’s academic year; and are not awarded by single semester.
Scholarship Application Form
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