There’s just one week to go until UQ Giving Day.

Thanks to the generous support of donors to the UQ Young Achievers Scholarship, Izzy and Jamaica were able to move to Brisbane from Kingaroy where they are embracing university life and working towards their dream careers. Their story is a reminder of what’s possible when the UQ community comes together to support the next generation.

“If I’m really honest, if I didn’t receive scholarship support, I don’t think I would’ve gone to university. It wouldn’t have been an option at this stage in my life. Thank you for believing in students like me.”

Izzy
Bachelor of Social Work, Class of 2028
UQ Young Achievers Program Scholarship recipient

“The fact that donors have recognised that we are worth supporting, it influences us to keep going with university – we are doing this for them too.”

Jamaica
Bachelor of Business Management, Class of 2027
UQ Young Achievers Scholarship recipient

Ways you can make a difference

Every young person deserves the opportunity to study at university – no matter their background.

A scholarship changed everything

Your donation to The Queensland Commitment Fund will help remove financial and geographic barriers so more students can pursue their ambitions, realise their potential and thrive at UQ.