Study-In-Australia: 2023 Liveris Academy Undergraduate Scholarship For International Students
Liveris Academy Undergraduate Scholarship is available to both domestic and international students who wish to study Computer science and IT, Engineering, Science, and mathematics. This scholarship was established in 2019 by Andrew and Paula Liveris. Furthermore, It is being maintained by the income generated from an endowed fund.
Scholarship Summary:
Host: The University of Queensland
Study Abroad: Study in Australia
Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Reward: $10,000
Deadline: August 20, 2023
Scholarship Details:
The Andrew N. Liveris Academy for Innovation and Leadership was established at The University of Queensland in 2018 with the support of a generous donation of $13.5M from UQ alumnus Andrew N. Liveris AO and his wife, Paula Liveris. The Academy is designed to empower the next generation of leaders with the capacity to address grand challenges at a time of dramatic socio-economic, technological, and environmental change. Scholarships are offered as a “Liveris Academy Merit Scholarship” or a specific “Named Scholarship” under the auspices of the Liveris Academy Scholarship Scheme.
Scholarship Requirements:
To be considered qualified for this scholarship, applicants must:
Have completed, year 12 in the two years before the year of the award (2022, 2023)
Have completed no more than one semester towards the following programs in the year of award:
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
an engineering-integrated program
Bachelor of Science, Advanced Science (Honours), Information Technology and, Mathematics
a dual program including one of these programs; or
Have not undertaken any tertiary study at the Bachelor level or high before enrolling in the approved program
Have not undertaken any tertiary study at the Bachelor level or high before enrolling in the approved program (special studies not included)
Do not hold another scholarship that the Director considers to be similar.
Scholarship Duration and Reward:
- $10,000 per annum. However, You may also receive up to $10,000 for travel support for approved Gap Semester, exchange, or internship opportunities.
Selection Criteria:
- Proof of academic achievement in courses undertaken in Year 12 and/or in an approved program is a factor of consideration
- Quality of the short video and essay
- Evidence of personal qualities including leadership potential, community service, and/or engagement
- Alignment with the graduate attributes of the Liveris Academy
- Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence
- Demonstrated capacity and willingness to actively participate in, and positively contribute to, co-curricular activities at UQ
- Demonstrated strength of interest in undertaking co-curricular developmental activities through the Liveris Academy
- Any other matter the selection committee considers to be relevant to your future success at UQ and in your subsequent career.
What happens next:
We’ll acknowledge your application by email. If you have not received an email within 2 days of applying, email liverisacademy@uq.edu.au.
If you’re considered eligible, we’ll forward your application to a selection panel for review.
Method of Application:
You’ll need:
- A cover letter
- Your resume
- A copy of your semester 2 Year 11 report and your semester 1 Year 12 report (or equivalent) or most recent university transcript if already attending UQ
- Apply using the online application form.
- You will also be asked to prepare a short video that is not longer than 1 minute and to respond to a few short answer questions to demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria for this scholarship.
Https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/liveris-academy-undergraduate-scholarship