UQ Advantage Grant

The UQ Advantage Grant scheme has been designed to promote student mobility and to encourage participation in a wide-range of co-curricular and related activities which enhance students' academic and career development. The Grants offer financial support to subsidise UQ students' involvement in activities which will enrich their studies and university experience.

Who is eligible?

These grants are for students currently enrolled in a degree program at the University of Queensland (i.e. undergraduate, honours, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or coursework masters). The grants are not for students enrolled in research higher degree programs.

How much

The amount of the grant will vary up to a maximum of $1000, depending on availability of funding, location of activity, level of involvement in activity, amount of co-funding by academic unit. Students are encouraged to apply for funding from other sources such as your Faculty or School. Each application will be considered on a case by case basis.

For example:

• Activities located in Brisbane: Up to $100 
• Activities involving travel within Australia: $200-$400
• Activities involving travel to the Asia-Pacific region: Up to $500
• Activities involving travel to the rest of the world: Up to $1000

Application due dates

Grants will be awarded 4 times during the year. Due dates for applications are by 5pm on the following dates* each year:

• 15 February: For travel between March and June
• 15 May: For travel between June and  September
• 15 August: For travel between September and  December
• 15 November: For travel between December and  March

* Note: if the deadline falls on a weekend or public holiday, the due date is 5pm on the next working day. 

Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note that applications must be received by the closing date as late applications will not be considered. If you have not finalised your supporting documentation (eg. letters of acceptance or support from activity coordinator) please submit your application by the closing date. You will be required to submit your supporting materials prior to approval.

Guidelines

Please note that the UQ Advantage Grant Guidelines have recently been updated.  Significant changes have been made to ensure all student applications are considered equitably. 

Preparing for your activity

The Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) has developed a Pre Departure Guide to assist you with preparing for your activity and to provide some useful tips when planning your travel.

We encourage you to read this guide carefully and to contact OUE if you would like any additional information.

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