Tim Fairfax Regional Scholarship by University of the Sunshine Coast

Brief Description

The Tim Fairfax Regional Scholarship is a prestigious academic award that provides financial support to students from regional areas, helping them to pursue higher education without financial burden. The scholarship is administered by the University of the Sunshine Coast, and is named after philanthropist and businessman Tim Fairfax.

Host Institution(s)

The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) is an innovative, community-focused university located in Queensland, Australia. It is known for its quality teaching, supportive learning environment, and industry connections.

Level/Field of Study

The Tim Fairfax Regional Scholarship is available for undergraduate and postgraduate students in any field of study offered by USC.

Number of Awards

Two scholarships are awarded to deserving students from regional areas across Australia.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to students who are from rural and regional areas and are able to demonstrate financial need and academic potential. Applicants must also be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The scholarship covers 50% of the recipient’s tuition fees for the duration of their program, up to a maximum of four years for undergraduate students and two years for postgraduate students. It also includes a $5,000 yearly living allowance to help with other study-related expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Tim Fairfax Regional Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• relocating from a regional or remote area to study at UniSC 
• commencing full-time in first undergraduate program
• Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
  Selection criteria
• high academic achievement (minimum ATAR 89 or equivalent) **
• leadership skills demonstrated through academic, extra-curricular or community activities
• financial need

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Application Instructions

Applications for the Tim Fairfax Regional Scholarship open in September each year and close in January. To apply, students must submit an online application through the USC Scholarships website. The application will require personal and academic information, as well as a written statement addressing the selection criteria.

Official Website

For more information and to apply for the Tim Fairfax Regional Scholarship, please visit the USC Scholarships website.