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UQ Business School is offering up to four (4) 50% tuition-fee waiver scholarships to outstanding woman commencing the MBA program (and MBA articulation pathway) each year. Scholarship applications are only open to new students.

Obligations of the scholarship holder are to:

1. Attend the MBA orientation event at the commencement of semester; and
2. Complete all courses within the MBA program course list (no substitutions permitted); and
3. Fulfil all requirements associated with their student visa; and
4. Diligently and to the best of their ability apply themselves to the successful completion of the MBA program; and
5. Conform to The University of Queensland rules, regulations, policies, and procedures (including disciplinary provisions); and
6. Not defer or otherwise interrupt studies; and
7. Notify the Academic Dean and Head of School in writing if: they are absent for any reason (other than officially timetabled study breaks) for a period of 7 days or more from the place of study, except with prior approval from the MBA Director.

Applications for admission to the MBA program should be submitted separately to your scholarship application.

Opportunity is About:

Eligibility

Candidates should be from: Vietnam and >100 other countries

Description of Ideal Candidate:

Applicants must meet each of the following conditions in order to apply for the scholarship:

1. Have already submitted an application for entry into the MBA program and be eligible to receive an ‘unconditional’ offer for admission^. That is, you must have met the official entry criteria for acceptance into the MBA program (including GMAT, English Language proficiency, and work experience); and
2. Provide a personal statement of no more than 1000 words (use 1.5 spacing and 12 point font) in support of your application. This statement should:
   1. Explain why you want to undertake the MBA at UQ Business School; and
   2. Describe what value you think you will bring to your fellow MBA students; and
   3. Outline your long-term career goals; and
   4. Provide evidence of your leadership skills and community involvement; and
   5. Outline how you will add value to the MBA program; and
3. Supply two written references as follows:
   1. A professional reference from a current or former (recent) supervisor or manager; and
   2. A character reference; and
4. Attend an interview if required—in Australia or via video-conference/skype/phone. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted as required to arrange a suitable time; and
5. NOT have been awarded any other MBA scholarship as defined by UQ Business School.

Deadline: May 31, 2017

Cost/funding for participants:

The scholarship will entitle the successful applicants to receive a 50% discount on their course tuition fees for a maximum period of 24 months.

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