The Leadership, Excellence and Diversity (LEAD) scholarship was established in 2016 and is maintained by funds from external donors. The scholarship also provides a dedicated academic mentor and a non-residential membership of a UQ college in first year. Non-residential memberships include services such as college meals, events, use of recreational facilities, internal courses and a strong collegiate network during the transition from high school to university.
Eligibility
Applicants must: are a domestic student; completed your senior schooling in Australia within two years of application, or will be completing it in the year of application; intend to enrol and gain admission as a commencing student in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) in 2025 (including dual programs) or have already accepted an offer to commence as a student in 2025; have not completed any prior tertiary study at bachelor level or higher; can demonstrate educational, social and/or financial disadvantage; are available to participate in a formal interview with UQ on a date set by the university.
