Queensland Government Cyber Security Undergraduate Scholarship at University of Queensland 2023

The University of Queensland (UQ) is offering the Queensland Government Cyber Security Undergraduate Scholarship for the year 2023.

This scholarship aims to support and encourage third-year students pursuing studies in the field of cyber security. The scholarship is open to students of all nationalities, and preference will be given to female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Scholarship Details:

• Degree: Bachelors
• Field of Study: Computer Science & IT
• Provider: University of Queensland (UQ)
• Scholarship Value: Partial Funding of $10,000
• Application Deadline: 20th August 2023

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the Queensland Government Cyber Security Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

• Applicants should be enrolled full-time in either of the following programs:
  • Bachelor of Computer Science
  • A dual degree including a Bachelor of Computer Science
• Candidates must have completed 28 – 36 units toward the Approved Program.
• Students should not be holding a scholarship that the Head considers similar.

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates are required to submit the following documents along with their application:

• A cover letter
• A resume
• A copy of the most recent studies report from mySI-net.

Selection Criteria:

The scholarship selection committee will consider the following criteria when evaluating applicants:

• Academic achievement
• Personal qualities, with a focus on leadership potential
• Any other relevant factors that the committee believes will contribute to the applicant’s future success in the field of cyber security and the engineering profession.

This scholarship offers an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students interested in cyber security to receive financial support while pursuing their studies at the University of Queensland. The scholarship’s partial funding of $10,000 will help alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with tertiary education.

For eligible students seeking to make a mark in the world of cyber security, this scholarship could be the stepping stone they need to excel in their academic and professional journey. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the application deadline of 20th August 2023 to be considered for this valuable opportunity.

Please note that all information provided in this blog post is based on the details available for the 2023 scholarship program. Aspiring applicants should refer to the official University of Queensland website for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding the scholarship application process.