CAREER NEWS
8 – 19 October 2012
CONTENTS
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QTAC and OPs
 Late QTAC applications
 Changing preferences
 Course changes
 Applicants with a disability
 Educational Access Scheme applications
 Receiving your Year 12 results
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Scholarships
 Scholarship applications
 Scholarships for students needing financial support at ACU
 Dean’s Scholars Program in Science and Technology at QUT
 Bond scholarship in sustainable development
 Southbank Institute of Technology scholarships
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Apprenticeships
 Australian Apprenticeships Pathways
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Course and institution updates
 Bond University Updates
 University of Queensland Updates
 New B Pharmacy at Griffith
 Updates from the Southbank Institute of Technology
 Updates from CQUniversity
 Spatial Science at USQ
 Online hospitality courses
Career events
 Experience a day in the life of a natural therapies practitioner
 TAFE information evenings for Year 12 students
 Interested in studying creative digital media?
 School Leaver Event at Mitchelton
 Careers in aviation and aerospace information event on the
Sunshine Coast
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Competitions
 Want to name an asteroid?
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Occupational information
 What is podiatry?
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Gap year program updates
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Career date claimers for October 2012
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QTAC AND OPs
Late QTAC applications
The on-time application due date for applying for tertiary courses through QTAC was
28 September 2012. However, for a higher processing charge ($84), Year 12 students
can still apply for all courses except those with a fixed closing date that has already
passed (see page 4 of the QTAC Guide). If the course you are applying for has its
major offer round on 13 December, the due date to apply and provide supporting
documentation (e.g. Educational Access Scheme applications) is 3 December. For all
other courses, applications received after 12 December and supporting documentation
received after 17 December may not be assessed in time for the 17 January offer
round.
Changing preferences
You can change preferences, delete preferences or add new preferences (except for
courses with a fixed closing date) through the QTAC Current Applicant online
service. The 10 January 2013 is the final date for Year 12s to change preferences for
the 17 January offer round. You can change your preferences on three occasions for
free. Further changes incur a fee of $17 each.
Course changes
There have been many course changes since the publication of the QTAC Guide. To
access a list of changes, visit www.qtac.edu.au/Courses/CourseChanges.htm.
Applicants with a disability
If you indicated on your QTAC application that you would like further information
about the disability support services offered by the institutions to which you applied,
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you will be provided with the ‘Applicants with Disability’ information sheet. This
information sheet can also be downloaded at
www.qtac.edu.au/InfoSheets/disabilityinformation.html. It is recommended that you
make contact with the institution disability services staff before you commence your
studies.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS) applications
If you indicated on your QTAC application that you intended to apply for EAS, it is
important that you submit your EAS application (i.e. cover sheet and required
supporting documents) to QTAC as soon as possible. See your Guidance Counsellor
if you require assistance with your EAS application.
Receiving your Year 12 results
Year 12 students will receive their Senior Education Profile from the Queensland
Studies Authority in the mail from Monday 17 December 2012. The Senior
Education Profile will be made up of one or more of the following documents
(depending on the student’s eligibility).
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Queensland Certificate of Education
Tertiary Entrance Statement (OP and FPs)
Senior Statement
Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement.
All results contributing to the Queensland Certificate of Education and OPs and FPs
will be available in students’ learning accounts on the Student Connect website at
https://studentconnect.qsa.qld.edu.au from 9 am on Saturday 15 December 2012.
Students must know their Learner Unique Identifier (LUI) and password (originally
the day and month of birth) to log in and check their results. Students will be able to
access their results more quickly if they have previously accessed their learning
account.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship applications
The application due date for many university scholarships is rapidly approaching. Do
not wait until the last minute to submit these applications. A fully prepared
application has a better chance of success. Below is a selection of academic
scholarship application due dates.
October
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University of Southern Queensland Chancellor’s Scholarship
www.usq.edu.au/scholarships
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University of Queensland academic scholarships
www.uq.edu.au/study/scholarships/
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University of the Sunshine Coast Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
www.usc.edu.au/study/scholarships/
November
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Griffith University Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships
www.griffith.edu.au/scholarships
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Queensland University of Technology Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships
www.qut.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships-and-prizes
December
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Pro-Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship in Arts, Education and Social Sciences
www.public.jcu.edu.au/scholarships/
Scholarships for students needing financial support at ACU
The Australian Catholic University (ACU) awards 20 ACU National Equity Bursaries
each year to financially assist students from low socio-economic backgrounds. These
are once-only bursaries valued at $2,000. For more information on scholarships
available at ACU, visit
www.acu.edu.au/apply_and_enrol/how_to_enrol/scholarships_and_bursaries.
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Dean’s Scholars Program in Science and Technology at QUT
Applicants accepted into a Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Dean's
Scholars Program are provided opportunities to access valuable industry exposure,
international exchange programs, and mentoring. Students expecting to get an OP of
1-3 and have demonstrated leadership qualities should apply. They must apply
through QTAC for and be accepted into one of the following QUT courses and submit
a Dean’s Scholars Questionnaire:
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B Corporate Systems Management – Dean’s Scholars Program
B Engineering - Dean’s Scholars Program
B Games and Interactive Entertainment - Dean’s Scholars Program
B Information Technology - Dean’s Scholars Program
B Science - Dean’s Scholars Program
B Mathematics - Dean’s Scholars Program
B Urban Development - Dean’s Scholars Program.
For details, visit www.qut.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships-andprizes/deans-scholars-program-science-and-engineering. Applications close on 16
November 2012.
Bond scholarship in sustainable development
Bond University’s Mirvac School of Sustainable Development is offering a
scholarship valued at $12,500 to a student wishing to enrol in the Mirvac School of
Sustainable Development in 2013. Applications close Friday 19 October 2012. To
apply, visit www.bond.edu.au/mirvac-scholarships.
Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT) scholarships
The SBIT scholarship application round for 2013 will open on 15 October 2012.
Application forms are available online from this date at
www.southbank.edu.au/scholarships.
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APPRENTICESHIPS
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways
Looking for an apprenticeship? Go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways
website at www.aapathways.com.au/Home for the following assistance:
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apprenticeship and traineeship descriptions – click on ‘Search’
pre-apprenticeship course finder – click on ‘Search’
tips for finding an apprenticeship or traineeship – click on ‘Self Help’
pathways to an apprenticeship flow chart – click on ‘Career Resources’
links to apprenticeship training, Australian Apprenticeship Centres and Group
Training Organisations – click on ‘Information and Links’.
COURSE AND INSTITUTION UPDATES
Bond University Updates
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For all courses except medicine, you can apply for Bond courses through the
university’s online application form at https://apply.bond.edu.au/. Students
who have already applied for a scholarship to Bond are not required to
complete an additional application form. If you have questions about the
application process see Bond University application process FAQs at
www.bond.edu.au/prod_int/groups/public/@pub-admissionsdomgen/documents/form/bd3_023519.pdf.
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Bond will hold its Year 10 Headstart Day on Monday 22 October 2012. This
is a chance for Year 10 students to experience university life by taking part in
a range of activities. See your Guidance Counsellor is you are interested in
attending this event.
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University of Queensland (UQ) Updates
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UQ provides information on how students can upgrade to a competitive UQ
degree through a year of a less competitive degree on its website at
www.uq.edu.au/study/?page=1102.
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Applications for UQ’s Enhanced Studies Program (ESP) for 2013 close on 31
October 2012. This program provides high achieving Year 11 students with
an opportunity to extend their knowledge and find out more about university.
For more information about ESP, visit www.uq.edu.au/esp.
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Year 10 students should note that UQ has included a mathematics prerequisite
(Maths A or B) for its B Applied Science for entry in 2015. This change
occurred after the QTAC Tertiary Prequisites 2015 booklet was published.
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UQ’s B Exercise and Sport Sciences prepares you for two exciting careers Exercise Physiologist and Exercise and Sport Scientist. Find out more about
this degree at www.hms.uq.edu.au/future-students/undergraduatestudy/bachelor-of-exercise-sport-sciences/.
New B Pharmacy at Griffith
Griffith University (GU) will offer a B Pharmacy at its Gold Coast campus
commencing in 2013. Go to the following sites for more information about the
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GU website at www.griffith.edu.au/health/pharmacy/what-can-istudy/bachelor-of-pharmacy
New courses since the publication of the QTAC Guide on the QTAC website
at www.qtac.edu.au/Courses/courses/guide2013/233901.htm
The prerequisites for the course are English (4,SA), Maths B or C (4,SA) and one of
Biology, Chemistry or Physics (4,SA). Applications for this new course are through
QTAC. GU’s OP 1 – 6 guarantee (www.griffith.edu.au/future-students/op-1-to-6guarantee) and regional preference scheme (www.griffith.edu.au/futurestudents/regional-preference-schemes) will apply to this course.
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Updates from the Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT)
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A partnership with the University of Sunshine Coast now allows SBIT
students to further their studies to degree level on campus at SBIT from
Semester 1 2013. The initial programs will be bachelor degrees in Commerce
(Accounting), Justice and Legal Studies, and Business (Tourism, Leisure and
Event Management). Read more at
http://www.southbank.edu.au/site/programs/USCdegrees/.
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Echo Culinary Institute, in partnership with SBIT, is looking for students
interested in participating in their pre-apprenticeship program, which involves
class-based training as well as on-the-job work experience. The program
prepares students for an apprenticeship as a chef. Student intakes will be in
October and November 2012. Contact the ECI Operations Coordinator on
(02) 9657 7076 or email eci@echoent.com.au for more information. Also
visit
http://www.southbank.edu.au/site/downloads/Preapprenticeship_Student_Pro
mo_QLD_120816.pdf.
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SBIT has restructured its Diploma of Fitness (incorporating the Certificates III
and IV) to run for 18 months (previously it was two years duration). See
http://www.southbank.edu.au/course/DOM/SIS50210.htm for details about the
course, including articulation to university.
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Creative Southbank, an annual showcase of graduating student work from
SBIT’s creative industry courses, will be held from 12- 16 November 2012.
Visit www.southbank.edu.au/creativesouthbank for further information.
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SBIT’s Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Technology (incorporating the
Diploma of Laboratory Technology) offers multiple specialisations over four
strands, including chemistry, pathology, environment and biosciences. Read
about the course at
http://www.southbank.edu.au/site/about/faculties/healthSciences/discover.asp.
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One of the growth areas in the travel industry is online travel agencies.
SBIT’s Diploma of Tourism is one pathway to jobs in this area. See more
information about the course at
http://www.southbank.edu.au/course/DOM/SIT50107.htm.
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Updates from CQUniversity (CQU)
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The B Engineering (Co-op) offered at CQU’s Rockhampton and Bundaberg
(first year only) campuses features 48 weeks of paid work placement, handson, project-based learning and strong industry links. For more information
about the course, see www.cqu.edu.au/engineering.
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CQU has recently restructured some of its health programs and is now offering
the following four new courses:
B Occupational Therapy
B Physiotherapy
B Podiatry Practice
B Speech Pathology.
All of these courses have English (4,SA) and one of Biology, Chemistry or
Physics (4,SA) as prerequisites. For more information about these courses,
visit www.cqu.edu.au/study/what-can-i-study/health-and-medical-sciences.
Spatial Science at USQ
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) provides associate and bachelor
degrees in spatial science specialising in Surveying or Geographic Information
Systems. These specialisations are majors in the following USQ programs:
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Associate Degree in Spatial Science
B Spatial Science Technology
B Spatial Science
Associate Degree in Engineering
B Engineering Technology
B Engineering.
For more information about these courses, visit www.usq.edu.au/engsurv.
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Online hospitality courses
Looking for part-time or full-time work in the hospitality industry but lack the
required skills? The Hospitality Institute of Australasia is offering the following
online courses:
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Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
Responsible Gambling Services (RSG)
Food Handlers Course Level 1
Awesome Customer Service.
For more information and to enrol, visit www.hia.edu.au.
CAREER EVENTS
Experience a day in the life of a natural therapies practitioner
The Australasian College of Natural Therapies will hold a ‘Day in the life’ workshop
on Saturday 20 October 2012. For more information and to register, go to
www.acnt.edu.au/about-us/events/.
TAFE information evenings for Year 12 students
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT) is holding MSIT 4 Me Options
Evenings to showcase courses on offer in Semester 1 2013. These events will be held
on the following dates.
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Tuesday 23 October 2012 from 5 – 7 pm at B Block Courtyard, Lilypond
Restaurant MSIT Loganlea campus, 50-68 Armstrong Road Meadowbrook.
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Wednesday 24 October 2012 from 5 – 7 pm at Breezeway courtyard in front
of Student Connect (F Block), MSIT Mt Gravatt campus, 1030 Cavendish
Road, Mt Gravatt.
The evenings will provide an opportunity to gain information about available courses,
direct entry, FEE Help and payment plans and to participate in interactive displays
from all faculty areas. RSVP at
http://msit.tafe.qld.gov.au/about_us/contact_us/contact_us.php or by phoning TAFE
on 1300 657 613.
Interested in studying creative digital media?
If so, consider attending the ‘Study with Qantm for a day’ event to be held at Qantm’s
Brisbane campus on Saturday 13 October 2012. For more information and to register,
visit http://brisbane.qantm.com/en-gb/content/2513/Events_and_Workshops.
School Leaver Event at Mitchelton
The School Community Industry Partnership Service (SCIPS) is holding a jobs event
for students leaving school at the end of 2012 where participants will have access to
local employers who are looking to take on trainees, apprentices and casual, full-time
and part-time employees. Other organisations attending the event will provide
information about options available to students.
The event will be held from 5 – 6.30 pm on Thursday 11 October 2012 at Mt Maria,
Mitchelton Campus at 67 Osborne Road Mitchelton. For more information and to
download a flyer and registration form, go to
www.scips.org.au/index.php/content.display?id=138107969ccef03c5500289e8a4f273
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Careers in aviation and aerospace information event on the Sunshine
Coast
Students in Years 10 and 12 are invited to attend a careers and skills forum to learn
about careers in aviation and aerospace (civil and military) to be held on Friday 12
October 2012 at Palmer Coolum Resort, Coolum Beach. Students need to register
through their school to attend this event. For more information, visit
www.careersandskills.com.au/events/RAAA/.
COMPETITIONS
Want to name an asteroid?
Go to http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2012/nasa-announces-asteroid-naming-contestfor-students-0905.html to enter the competition.
OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION
What is podiatry?
According to the myfuture website (www.myfuture.edu.au), podiatrists look after the
health of people's feet by diagnosing, treating and preventing foot abnormalities and
by educating the public about good foot health. Podiatrists can specialise in the
following areas.
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Sports podiatry and biomechanics
Diabetic care
Consulting to industry on footwear
Surgery
Forensic podiatry
Musculoskeletal medicine
Paediatric podiatry.
The employment opportunities for podiatry graduates are good as they are currently in
demand. There are two podiatry courses in Queensland:
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QUT B Podiatry - www.qut.edu.au/study/study-areas/studypodiatry?gclid=CKmitpup8bICFQdepQod4xgAhA
CQUniversity B Podiatry Practice - www.cqu.edu.au/study/what-can-istudy/health-and-medical-sciences/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-ofpodiatry-Practice.
Gap year program updates
Antipodeans Abroad are now offering Sports Coaching in the UK for students
wishing to take a gap year in 2013. This program runs for two months over the UK
summertime and offers students the opportunity to get paid to coach sport at one of
five prestigious boarding schools in England and Scotland. For more information,
visit www.antipodeans.com.au.
Career date claimers for October 2012
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University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Head Start program (study at
university while at school) applications close www.usq.edu.au/headstart
Antipodeans Abroad information night www.antipodeans.com.au
SCIPS school leaver event
www.scips.org.au/index.php/content.display?id=138107969ccef03c5500289e
8a4f2736
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Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA) entries close
www.bufta.com.au
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Careers in aviation and aerospace information
www.careersandskills.com.au/events/RAAA/
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Supporting Women Scholarships applications close
www.skills.qld.gov.au/supporting-women.aspx
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Study with Qantm for a day http://brisbane.qantm.com/engb/content/2513/Events_and_Workshops
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Australian Catholic University (ACU) Early Achievers’ Program applications
close
www.acu.edu.au/acu_national/why_choose_acu/choosing_the_right_universit
y_to_attend/ early_entry
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Student Exchange Australia New Zealand (gap year) information sessions
www.studentexchange.org.au/info-sessions
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Antipodeans Abroad online information night www.antipodeans.com.au
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EF High School Year Overseas information meeting www.ef.com/highschool
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The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre short film
competition entries close http://ncpic.org.au//go/film2012
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Bond University Mirvac School of Sustainable Development scholarship
application due date www.bond.edu.au/mirvac-scholarships
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Australasian College of Natural Therapies - A Day in the Life of a Natural
Therapist www.acnt.edu.au/about-us/events/
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Bond University Year 10 Headstart Day – see your Guidance Counsellor
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MSIT 4 Me Options Evening at Loganlea campus
http://msit.tafe.qld.gov.au/about_us/contact_us/contact_us.php
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MSIT 4 Me Options Evening at Mt Gravatt campus
http://msit.tafe.qld.gov.au/about_us/contact_us/contact_us.php
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World Education Program information evening www.wep.org.au
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University of Southern Queensland (USQ) scholarship applications close
www.usq.edu.au/scholarships
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The Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust scholarships for children
and grandchildren of military veterans applications close www.avcat.org.au
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The Peter Kenny Bursary applications close
www.agforceqld.org.au/index.php?tgtPage=events&page_id=383
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UQ Merit Scholarships in Agriculture and Agribusiness applications close
www.uq.edu.au/study/scholarships/index.html?page=143054
31 University of Queensland Enhanced Studies Program application due date
www.uq.edu.au/esp
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UQ scholarship applications close www.uq.edu.au/scholarships
The above information has been gathered from a range of sources including publicly available
websites, institutional and organisational newsletters, student and career advisers and guidance
officers. Every effort has been made to ensure the information provided is accurate and up-to-date at
publication.
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