Description:

The Learning Potential Fund is a scholarship initiative designed to support students in financial need. It offers a vital source of assistance for international students pursuing their undergraduate degrees at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). The scholarship aims to ease financial burdens, enabling students to focus on their studies and academic growth. Established by Ms. Nina Alahakoon and Dr. Hamid Amini-Moghadam in 2022, this scholarship recognizes the unique challenges faced by international students. Both Nina and Hamid, as international students themselves, are deeply aware of the financial and personal obstacles that students face when studying away from home. Through this scholarship, they hope to provide an opportunity for students to continue their education without the stress of financial difficulties. The value of the scholarship is $5,000 for one year, and it is available to those who demonstrate a genuine need for financial support.

Eligibility:

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be an international student either currently enrolled at QUT or planning to enroll in an undergraduate, postgraduate, or research qualification.

• Come from a low-income background, with demonstrated financial hardship.

• Be experiencing financial difficulties that affect their ability to complete their studies.

The scholarship is not available to:

• Single-unit study students, who are taking individual units at QUT but are not enrolled in a full course.

• Cross-institutional students, who are enrolled in courses at another university but are taking specific units at QUT for credit.

• QUT College students, enrolled in pathway programs such as foundation courses, university diplomas, or English language courses at the QUT international college.

How to apply: Apply online