The CQUniCares North Queensland Airports Scholarships will provide recognition and financial assistance to a deserving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student enrolled in a CQUniversity undergraduate degree in the Cairns Region.
North Queensland Airports Group (NQA) is the owner and operator of Cairns Airport, Mackay Airport and the Mackay Airport Hotel. Our airports are widely recognised as key economic drivers for regional Queensland, servicing an extensive network of international and domestic routes, including critical links to many remote communities.
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Summary
- Application DeadlineJanuary 26, 2026
- Value$22,500
- Study LevelUndergraduate
- SponsorCentral Queensland University
- City to studyQueensland
- School to studyCentral Queensland University
- Course to studyAccounting , Aviation , Business , Engineering , Environmental Science , Human Resource Management , Information Technology , Laws , Marketing , Science , Property , Construction , Project management
- Eligible CountryAustralia
Requirements
To be eligible to receive the CQUniCares North Queensland Airports Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled at CQUniversity in Term 1, 2026 in:
- Bachelor of Laws [CG98]
- Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Accounting [CB68]
- Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business [CL53]
- Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Information Technology [CL54]
- Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Property [CL52]
- Bachelor of Accounting [CQ01]
- Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Business [CQ91]
- Bachelor of Business [CL86]
- Bachelor of Information Technology [CQ18]
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) [CG99]
- Bachelor of Science and Environmental [CU18]
- Bachelor of Construction [CC62]
- Bachelor of Aviation [CL09]
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co-op Engineering) [CC32]
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) [CC31]
- Graduate Diploma of Marketing [CM34]
- Graduate Diploma of Human Resources Management [CC67]
- Graduate Diploma of Project Management [CV81];
- Be enrolled with a minimum term study load of 12 credit points or more at Census date of Term 1, 2026*;
- Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and provide Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identity or Cultural Reference documents as detailed under the Supporting Documentation section;
- Reside in the Cairns region (postal code range: 4865-4887);
- Be studying in their first (0-48 credit points) academic year;
- Not currently in receipt of a CQUniversity Donor-Funded Scholarship.
The selected scholar will be expected to work for North Queensland Airports. Employment hours will be flexible, however will need to be at least 10 hours per week. The student’s ability and desire will be assessed by North Queensland Airports during the selection process. North Queensland Airports will enter into a direct agreement with the scholar regarding employment arrangements.
*If you are unable to enrol into the required credit points due to pre-requisites, unit availability or placement commitments and are therefore prevented from meeting the credit point eligibility criteria of the scholarship, please advise the Student Scholarships team by emailing [email protected] and your eligibility will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Selection Process
Applicants will be assessed on the application and a 500-word personal statement addressing the following:
How will a CQUniCares North Queensland Airports Scholarship assist with your studies?
- Tell us about yourself:
- Name/course/interests.
- You may wish to also share your current situation, challenges you have experienced or overcome, as well as any examples of success, leadership, community, or volunteering.
- How will a scholarship help you to overcome financial barriers to success?
- You may wish to further explain your current situation and how a scholarship will assist you in managing general living and study expenses.
- What are your career goals and how will a scholarship assist you in achieving your educational objectives?
- You may wish to outline your aspirations following graduation, as well as your plans for giving back and supporting our regions.
Assessment Process
- A selection panel, consisting of representatives from North Queensland Airports will be formed to determine the successful applicant. The selection process may involve an interview (either face-to-face or online).
- Scholarships at CQUniversity are highly competitive. All applications are ranked based on how well applicants address the selection criteria, and in comparison, to other applicants. Being eligible or being a recipient in the past is no guarantee of having a successful application. A scholarship will only be offered where there is an applicant of sufficient merit.
- The Student Scholarships team are unable to provide updates to students on the progress of their individual application until all assessments are completed.
- Students will be notified of the outcome of their application via their student email account only. Decisions are final.
Application Documents
Students may be required to provide further documentation to support their application. This can include the following:
- Documentation demonstrating academic achievements or unofficial transcript.
- Documentation demonstrating community involvement, exemplary work or demonstration of leadership.
- Resume.
- Students will need to supply any or all of the following supporting documents as per the CQUniversity Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Protocol (Section 3.5 Acceptable documentation):
- Certified copies of the student's Confirmation of Identity documents. A Confirmation of Identity document is usually provided by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community organisation. The documentation names the individual and confirms they are a recognised member of a specified Indigenous Australian community.
- Certified Native Title documentation issued by a Prescribed Body Corporate which specifically names the student or provides other formal evidence of ancestral or familial ties.
- In the absence of either of these documents, an original Statutory Declaration signed by the student, accompanied by two supporting documents of verification from a recognised cultural consultant/referee (as defined in the CQUniversity Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Protocol, Section 5.1 Terms and definitions).
All requests for further information to support applications will be sent to the student email account. Failure to supply further information will deem the application incomplete and will not be considered.
Application Deadline
January 26, 2026How To Apply
- Term 1, 2026 Donor-Funded Scholarships will be offered through a personalised targeted application process. Students identified as meeting eligibility criteria will receive an email with further information on how to apply.
- Eligibility assessment for a Donor-Funded Scholarship will be determined based on your information provided in MyCQU and enrolment details. Please ensure your details are up to date in your MyCQU to allow for accurate assessment.
For more information, kindly visit the Scholarship webpage.
