Undergraduate
This scholarship covers up to 50% of the tuition fees for the duration of the program for students seeking entry into the Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours) and Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours).
Postgraduate
Covering up to 50% of the tuition fees for the duration of the program for students seeking entry into masters by coursework programs for economics.
Dual degrees
Students applying for a dual degree with Economics are also eligible, and the scholarship will then apply to the Economics component of a dual program only.
Important dates
This scholarship is offered for students commencing in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
The closing date for students commencing in Semester 1 is 30 November.
The closing date for students commencing in Semester 2 is 30 May.
Applications close on the same dates every year.
Please note: This scholarship doesn’t include living expenses for the duration of the program, travel expenses or overseas health cover.
Eligibility
Citizens of Sri Lanka, who normally reside in Sri Lanka and are not already undertaking any studies in Australia. Those studying English in Australia are still eligible to apply.
Students must not simultaneously hold another scholarship for tuition fees.
Students who have received an offer for the Bachelor of Economics and who are commencing students at UQ.
The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and high achieving students are encouraged to apply.