Liveris Academy Undergraduate Scholarship, University of Queensland, Australia

Summary

Enrolment status	New students, Currently enrolled students
Student type	Domestic students, International students
Level of study	Undergraduate
Study area	Engineering and Computing, Science and Mathematics
Scholarship value	$10,000 per year
Number awarded	Up to 5
Opening date	23 July 2020
Closing date	19 October 2020

Description

The Liveris Undergraduate Scholarship was established in 2019 by global business leader Andrew Liveris and his wife Paula Liveris, who generously donated $13.5 million to the University of Queensland to help establish the Andrew N. Liveris Academy for Innovation and Leadership in the University’s Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology.

The Liveris Academy aspires to build a generation of effective and inspiring leaders with a mindset geared towards creating a sustainable future. The Liveris Undergraduate scholarship is maintained by the income generated from an endowed fund.

The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and support outstanding students in the Bachelor of Computer Science, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an engineering integrated program, the Bachelor of Information Technology, the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), the Bachelor of Mathematics or a dual program including one of these programs at The University of Queensland, who have the potential to lead solutions to some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges.

“The Liveris Academy will attract, support and develop many of the planet’s smartest young people and finest minds in engineering and science, enabling them to reach their full potential while addressing major challenges facing society today.” – Dr Andrew N. Liveris, Founder, Liveris Academy for Leadership and Innovation at the University of Queensland.

Eligibility

An applicant is eligible for the Scholarship, if the applicant –

1. submits an application by the closing date for applications; and
2. either

• will complete, or has completed, year 12 in the two year period prior to the year of award and achieves a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank of 99.00 (or equivalent) for their year 12 studies; or
• has completed no more than one semester towards the Approved Program in the year of award; and

3. has not undertaken any tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher prior to enrolling in the Approved Program, other than studies in special university programs designed for secondary school students; and
4. is enrolled, or intends to enrol full-time in an Approved Program in the year of award, or after an approved deferment of one year; and
5. does not hold another scholarship that the Director considers to be similar.

Additional benefits

• Up to $10,000 travel support from the Liveris Academy for an approved gap semester, exchange or internship opportunities.

More information on Official Website.