Queensland University of Technology Real-world Impact Scholarship Experience (RISE) 2027

The Real world Impact Scholarship Experience (RISE) connects high achieving business and property economics students with leading corporate and legal organisations through scholarships and industry internships.

Gain hands on experience while you study, build your professional network and graduate with the skills and confidence to stand out.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 11, 2026
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorQueensland University of Technology (QUT)
• School to studyQueensland University of Technology (QUT)
• Eligible CountryAustralia , New Zealand

Benefits

You'll receive:

• a $20,000 scholarship, paid over three years, to support your tertiary education expenses
• one 9-13 week internship with a leading organisation
• professional and leadership focused development opportunities with academics sponsors,industry leaders and peers.

Other benefits include:

• automatic membership of the QUT College of Excellence
• the opportunity to represent QUT Business School in international case competitions
• the opportunity to represent QUT through the Student Ambassador Program.

Requirements

To apply for this scholarship, you must:

• be graduating from Year 12 this year, or have graduated last year and taken a gap year
• list QUT as your first preference on your QTAC application
• achieve an unadjusted ATAR of 85.00 or better.

The following qualities, experiences, or achievements are desirable:

• excellence in extracurricular pursuits (e.g. sporting, cultural or artistic)
• community involvement
• strong interpersonal skills.

To be a RISE scholar, you must:

• study full?time during non-internship semesters
• maintain a high academic performance (GPA 5.5+) to remain eligible for the program
• participate in RISE events
• enrol in a single or double degree in business and property economics.

Selection Process

• Once written applications close, selected applicants are invited to take part in a dynamic online video assessment designed to showcase your communication skills, career aspirations and leadership qualities.
• Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in early December 2026.

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application webpage.

For more information, kindly visit the QUT scholarship webpage.