Building resilient regional and remote Queensland communities.
Jamie Ahearn, QCoal Foundation Scholarship recipient, and Isabella Tritton, Bursary recipient – 2023.
QCoal Foundation Scholarship
QCoal Foundation is proud to partner with James Cook University (JCU) to provide the QCoal Foundation Scholarship. Established in 2015, the Scholarship aims to support students who intend to commence study at JCU, with preference given to those from regional and remote communities in Queensland.
The $30,000 scholarship provides a pathway to further education without the economic challenges that are associated with having to relocate to attend university.
To be eligible, students:
- need to have completed Year 12 within two years prior to studying at JCU.
- must be currently living in, or have relocated from, an outer regional, remote or very remote area of Queensland.
- be an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian Permanent visa.
- must demonstrate their interest in working in rural or regional Queensland.
- must be:
- commencing first year studies in any discipline or first or second year studies in geology or earth science.
- at a campus or study centre of JCU (excluding Brisbane and Singapore).
A new scholarship is awarded each year. Applications open on 1 October and close on 31 January.
Learn more or apply at www.jcu.edu.au.
Previous Recipients
Learn more about some of the previous recipients of the QCoal Foundation Scholarship below:
- 2021
Holly McLean
Dental Surgery
“Growing up in a regional and rural area, I witnessed how hard it can be for people to get the health care they need and studying Dentistry at JCU is a great opportunity that will allow me to take my skills back to rural communities like Emerald,”
- 2020
Patrick Jurgens
Advanced Science
“Post-graduation I hope to find employment within the mining industry and, as I would have to relocate to a more remote area, I would aim to become a prominent member of the community and support local community events”
- 2017
Melanie Martyn
Veterinary Science
“The QCoal Foundation scholarship has really helped with all my financial side. Because Vet is such a hard and hands-on degree, it’s given me the freedom not to have to work and have some financial burdens taken off my shoulders.”