The Economics Jean W Maddock Bursary at UQ in Australia is open to Australian & New Zealand nationals. It is offered for bachelor's and master's degrees in the fields of Business and economics. The deadline for sending your application is 31 Mar 2024. This scholarship is provided by the University of Queensland (UQ). 

The purpose of the bursary is to encourage and support a financially disadvantaged student studying at UQ's School of Economics. The bursary was established in 2019 and is maintained by donations from the Maddock family.

The University of Queensland (UQ) is a research university primarily located in Queensland's capital city, Brisbane. UQ is one of Australia's oldest and most selective universities, consistently ranked among the top in global rankings. UQ is particularly well regarded for business and life sciences.

Founded in 1909, UQ is colloquially known as a sandstone university. The main campus occupies much of the riverside inner suburb of St Lucia, southwest of the Brisbane central business district. Other UQ campuses and facilities are located throughout Queensland, the largest of which are the Gatton campus and the Herston Medical School. UQ also has establishments overseas, such as the Brunei Clinical School and the UQ-Ochsner Clinical School in Louisiana, United States.

The Economics Jean W Maddock Bursary at UQ in Australia will provide up to $3,000.

The eligibility criteria for the Economics Jean W Maddock Bursary at UQ in Australia are stated below:

1. Applicant must be a domestic student.

2. Candidate must be able to demonstrate financial disadvantage.

3. Students must be enrolled full-time in any economics coursework.

Documents required:

1. Supporting documents.

2. To provide a statement about the impact this scholarship will have on you personally and professionally, your career aspirations and any leadership or community service experiences that are relevant.

3. To provide evidence of your financial hardship, such as a health care card or latest income tax assessment.

Selection criteria: 

1. Demonstrated financial need.

2. Academic merit.

3. Any other information considered relevant to your future success in an economics profession.