QUT - The Mark Christensen Memorial Scholarship 2025

The Mark Christensen Memorial Scholarship is named in honour of the life, character and values of Mark Christensen, long-term former QUT Accounting and Finance lecturer. Mark was a highly gifted teacher and generous mentor of others. He worked in finance and related industries for almost 30 years.

In consultation with Mark’s family, his colleagues and friends, the Queensland Treasury Corporation is supporting an annual scholarship for a promising QUT Masters in Applied Finance student. In tribute to Mark’s outstanding personal qualities, the memorial grant carrying his name will be awarded on the basis of both merit and character.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Value$5,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorQueensland University of Technology
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyQueensland University of Technology
• Course to studyBusiness
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

You will receive $5,000 to cover the cost of educational expenses in your final semester or final year of study.

We will pay your scholarship directly into your nominated bank account. Half will be paid at the start of semester, following census date. The other half will be paid upon satisfying the conditions of the award:

• after results are released (for students with one semester of study remaining), or
• following census date of the second semester (for students with one year of study remaining).

You will receive a guaranteed internship at Queensland Treasury Corporation, of not less than 2 weeks and may be as long as 4 weeks (by negotiation) covered by QUT placement insurance. This experience can be fulfilled across consecutive business days, or as a flexible arrangement (eg. x number days per week over a semester) to suit your employment.

You will have the option of enrolling in a WIL - Experiential Learning Unit to claim this internship for academic credit (depending on your study plan). Contact Ingrid Larkin, Associate Director - Work Integrated Learning to discuss your particular circumstances on [email protected].

Requirements

You must:

• be an Australian citizen or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• be enrolled in the Master of Business (Applied Finance) degree at QUT
• have completed, at the time of application, a minimum of:
  • one semester of full-time study (36 or 48 credit points)
  • or two semesters of part-time study (of no less than 24 credit points per semester; 48 credit points total)
  • please note, Advanced Standing is not considered in this calculation
• and have remaining on your study plan, at least:
  • one semester of full-time study (36 or 48 credit points)
  • or two semesters of part-time study (of no less than 24 credit points per semester; 48 credit points total)
• have achieved a course grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 or higher
• be willing to undertake a short-term, full-time internship with the Queensland Treasury Corporation during the scholarship period (usually around November)
• be willing to mentor future recipients after completion of the degree.

Students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Applicants who have accepted graduate positions need not apply.

Selection Process

• Based on academic performance

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Queensland University of Technology on qsurvey.qut.edu.au to apply

You may submit additional supporting evidence to strengthen your application.

Read the scholarship application guide for expert tips on how to enhance your written application and interview performance.

Download the scholarship application guide (PDF file, 146.8 KB)

What happens next?

Our panel will assess applications based on:

• academic merit
• your desire to build a career in finance
• evidence of applied understanding of finance concepts, theory and practice
• evidence of personal and professional achievements and qualities.

If you're shortlisted, we'll invite you to attend an interview with the selection panel.  Forward notice of the proposed interview date will be provided upon submission of your application.

Whether you're successful or not, we'll advise you in writing of the outcome of your application.

For more information, kindly visit Queensland University of Technology scholarship webpage.