Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Mr and Mrs Thompson are generous donors to the University of the Sunshine Coast, most recently making a $5 million gift to support the development of a multi-storey car park on UniSC’s Sippy Downs campus, the revenue generated to fund The Thompson Excellence Scholarship and The Thompson Study Support Scholarship.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
The Scholarships are paid in instalments of A$4,000 per semester for the normal duration of the program.
A$8,000 per annum for up to 6 semesters for a 3 year program up to a maximum of A$24,000.
A$8,000 per annum for up to 8 semesters for a 4 or 5 year program up to a maximum of A$32,000.
Eligibility
- Commencing full-time in first undergraduate program.
- Enrolled in any UniSC 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/community.
- Financial need.