How do I apply for the Elite Athlete Scheme?
When lodging your QTAC application, you will be asked to indicate if you are an elite athlete. After your application has been lodged, you will receive a form with your QTAC application confirmation to return to QTAC with details of recent major competitions you have participated in, as well as other relevant information about your […]
Am I eligible for the Elite Athlete Scheme?
To be eligible for Applicants must have undertaken study and participated in your sport in the past 2 years. Participation in your sport must be at national or international level or at professional level/ in the professional player development pathway.Your sport must be listed as recognised and funded by Sport Australia (sports that are not […]
I am an athlete, can I apply for a scheme?
Institutions may offer elite athlete and performer admissions schemes. For further information about performer schemes visit our website or contact the institution directly.
What supporting documentation can I provide for the Rural Access Scheme?
You must provide documentary evident to support you have lived in an Australian rural area, Australian Statistical Geographic Remoteness Area category 2 to 7, for 5 full years consecutively (must be 60 full months) OR 10 full years cumulatively (must be 120 full months). Supporting documents can include but are not limited to; School reports, […]
When do I apply for the Rural Access Scheme?
After you lodge a QTAC Application, you will receive an email which is sent to any applicants who have listed RAS eligible courses in their preference list. If you have not received an email and believe you are eligible for the scheme, please call us on 1300 467 822 for assistance.
How do I apply for the Rural Access Scheme?
To apply and be considered under the Rural Access Scheme, you must complete the cover sheet and submit it to QTAC with supporting documentation as soon as possible.
How do I check if my address is rural?
You can check your Remoteness Area category by visiting the Health Workforce Locator website. Choose the “Modified Monash model” section and select “2019” as the year when searching for your current or previous permanent home address.
How do I know if I am eligible for the Rural Access Scheme?
If you have lived in Rural and Remote areas of Australia for five years consecutively (60 full months) or ten years cumulatively (120 full months), the chance to study as part of the scheme may be available to you.
What is the Rural Access Scheme?
The Rural Access Scheme exists to recognise the challenges that are often faced by students from Rural and Remote backgrounds.For a select number of highly competitive medicine, dentistry and veterinary science courses, a certain amount of places are allocated to applicants who are from Rural and Remote backgrounds to study as part of the Rural […]
Are there any equity scholarships linked to EAS?
Most institutions offer scholarships, including equity scholarships that assist regional students, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, and students from low-income backgrounds access study. You must apply to the institution directly for most scholarships, except: QUT’s Q-Step Scheme & UQ’s Queensland Commitment Scholarship. For these two, apply for the Financial Hardship category of our Educational […]