Scholarship details
Study levels
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Student type
Current students
Study area
Business
Eligibility criteria
Academic performance
Citizenship
Australian or New Zealand and International
Application dates
- Applications open
- 9 September 2024
- Applications close
- 3 November 2024
What you'll receive
You'll receive $15,000 to cover the cost of educational expenses in your final year of study.
You will also have the opportunity of being mentored by an industry professional throughout the remainder of your study program.
We will pay your scholarship as a direct payment to your personal bank account, with:
- half of the payment in Semester 1, after census date, for successful entry into the program
- half of the payment in Semester 2, if you satisfy the conditions of award.
Eligibility
You must be studying a marketing major in one of:
- a Bachelor of Business (BS05 or BS08)
- a Master of Business (BS11)
- a double degree in business.
Integrated marketing communication (IMC) majors are not eligible to apply.
Undergraduate students
You must:
- be currently enrolled full-time in a Bachelor of Business (single or double) degree
- be studying marketing as your primary major
- have one year of full-time study remaining in your degree at the start of 2025 (BS08 students will need 2 years remaining)
- demonstrate academic merit with a course grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 or higher
- double degree students must also possess a business component GPA of 5.5 of higher.
Master degree students
You must:
- be currently enrolled full-time in a Master of Business in the QUT Business School
- be studying marketing as your primary major
- have one year of full-time study remaining at the start of next year
- demonstrate academic merit with a course grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 or higher.
You can also apply for a six-month pro-rata version of this scholarship if you only have six months of full-time study left.
How to apply
Read the scholarship application guide for expert tips on how to enhance your written application and interview performance.
Download the scholarship application guide (PDF file, 146.8 KB)
What happens next?
Immediately following the online application closing date, all eligible candidates will be added to a video assessment platform to complete stage 2. An email will be sent to your QUT student account with the link to the platform once it has opened. All information and instructions on how to use this simple tool will be provided. Both written and video applications will form part of the shortlisting process.
Our panel will assess applications based on:
- academic merit
- your desire to build a career in marketing and aspiration to being a leader in business and the community
- evidence of applied understanding of marketing concepts, theory and practice
- evidence of personal and professional achievements and qualities
- leadership qualities and potential
- aptitude and passion for marketing and business
- a willingness to mentor QUT marketing students after you have completed your degree and gained real world experience in your career.
If you are shortlisted we'll invite you to attend an interview with the selection panel, scheduled for late November 2024.
Whether you're successful or not, we'll advise you in writing of the outcome of your application.
Conditions
Terms and conditions for Su Mon Wong Scholarship for Excellence in Marketing (PDF file; 165.7 KB)
About the scholarship
The Su Mon Wong Scholarship for Excellence in Marketing is named in honour of long-term former QUT marketing lecturer, Su Mon Wong, who served the QUT Business School, students and alumni for 34 years before retiring at the end of 2009.
The Su Mon Wong Scholarship Program has been established to award an annual Su Mon Wong Scholarship to an outstanding marketing student in their final year of study. Each scholarship recipient will demonstrate the values embodied by Su Mon Wong throughout his QUT career: leadership, innovation and a commitment to excellence in marketing and business practice.
This scholarship is proudly supported by philanthropic donors to the Su Mon Wong Endowment, the QUT Business School and QUT.
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Testimonials
Incredible pathway
Jemma Curtis, 2024 Su Mon Wong Scholarship recipient'This scholarship has not only been a recognition of my efforts but has also opened up an incredible pathway filled with opportunities and growth, and some of the people I have met along the way have been an inspiration to my career trajectory. The impact of this scholarship extends far beyond the individual recipient - it helps build a community of driven, passionate marketers ready to make their mark on the world.'
