Students at The University of Queensland Ipswich Campus are eagerly waiting announcements of the successful recipients of the 2006 scholarships at the Ipswich Campus.

Over $40,000 is available to students at the Campus as part of its scholarship scheme.

Pro-Vice-Chancellor Ipswich Professor Alan Rix said the date of scholarship applications closed last week, and the Campus was very happy with the number of submissions received.

He said the Campus was currently reviewing the applications and shortlisted applicants would be contacted within the next few weeks to meet with selection committees.

He praised local businesses and organizations within the region for their support in allowing the Campus to award the scholarships to Ipswich students.

“It is this level of support which places the Campus in the opportune position of boasting strong links with the local community which has resultant benefits for our students,” Professor Rix said.

“We thank these businesses and organizations for their ongoing commitment to the Campus and our students.”

The 2006 scholarships at the Ipswich Campus are:
• Alumni and Friends of UQ Ipswich Scholarship
• Ipswich City Council City of Ipswich Scholarship
• Heather Bonner Memorial Scholarship
• Mick Young Trust Scholarships in the Bachelor of Behavioural Studies
• Reverend Roy Edwards Memorial Bursary in the Bachelor of Business Communication
• Ipswich RSLA Scholarship in the Bachelor of Nursing
• Ipswich City Council Ipswich Sesqui-Centenary 2010 Local History Research Scholarship in Arts
• Bendigo Bank Undergraduate Scholarship in the School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Ipswich
• Rotary Club of Ipswich City Bursary in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
• RT Edwards and Sons Prize in the Bachelor of Arts

The 2006 Scholarships and prizes will be awarded at the annual Scholarships and Prizes Award Ceremony, to be held at the Ipswich Campus on Thursday, 27 April at 7pm. Further information is available at www.uq.edu.au/ipswich