Value of scholarship
Value of scholarship
The scholarship value awarded is determined by study load. Participants may be eligible to claim reimbursement of eligible course fees, up to $1250 per unit/subject and up to $6250 per calendar year. Reimbursement is limited to the actual course fees paid and will not exceed those costs.
Important factors in determining value:
- The scholarship value is for tuition fees only (administration fees, textbooks and other costs are not included). Limited to tuition fees paid in full including tuition fees deferred to the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP).
- Scholarships are awarded for one calendar year only:
- those continuing study must reapply for subsequent year/s of study - recurrent scholarships are not guaranteed. - Units/subjects that run over multiple semesters/trimesters or double credit points are paid as a single subject.
- The intended units/subjects must be identified in the application and will determine the number of units/subjects claimed (additional subjects that may be undertaken but not identified in the application, cannot be claimed).
- Unit/subject must be successfully completed (passing grade minimum) in order to be claimed.
- Claims for each semester must be finalised within 60 days of results being issued. Late claims will not be processed.
Important: The post graduate scholarship reimbursement is a fringe benefit and may be subject to Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). Please refer to the Queensland Health Finance practise statement Self-education and FBT.
Please also refer to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) scholarship decision tool to determine any personal taxation implications Is my scholarship taxable? | Australian Taxation Office or seek independent financial advice from your accountant or financial advisor.