Travelling Scholarship (returning)

Created in 2012 in conjunction with The Society of St Andrew of Scotland (Queensland) Limited, the current Emmanuel College resident must secure a place at The University of Edinburgh or The University of Glasgow as a study abroad exchange student from The University of Queensland.  Both of these universities are Universitas 21 (a global network of research universities) partners with The University of Queensland.

The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university regarded as one of the most prestigious in the world. Edinburgh has approximately 35,000 students and around 500 undergraduate degree programs to choose from in a wide variety of subject areas.

The University of Glasgow, founded in 1451, is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world and a member of the Russell Group of leading UK research universities. It welcomes scholars from 120 countries around the world and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate degree program combinations — both professional degree programs for students who wish to practice in a particular profession and Honours degree programs in arts, science and the social sciences.

You’re eligible if you:

• are a returning resident (at least three semesters); and
• have been accepted into any degree at either The University of Edinburgh or The University of Glasgow; and
• are intending to return to Emmanuel College after completion of study abroad period

You need to upload supporting documentation, including:

• 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 personal referee report relevant to the scholarship
• a copy of your CV/resume

Please email scholarships@emmanuel.uq.edu.au if you have issues with your application.

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We will consider:

• your previous academic results at tertiary level
• your demonstrated application for the UQ Study Abroad program

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.