The Young Achievers Program supports the university aspirations, career options and community-mindedness of nominated Queensland state high school students by engaging and mentoring them throughout their academic journey and beyond.
The focus of the program is on nurturing and developing participants from disadvantaged backgrounds through mentoring, advice, financial assistance, and opportunities for personal growth.
UQ student mentors play a vital role in the delivery and success of the program by generously volunteering their time to inspire, inform and encourage Young Achievers to pursue their educational ambitions. This team of current UQ students supports the Young Achievers in a variety of ways by serving as:
- friendly and helpful sources of information, motivation and support
- positive role models, who inspire students and assist the development of leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
The program provides an extraordinary and fulfilling opportunity for mentors and students alike!
High school students (mentee's) selected for the program benefit from:
- ongoing support and mentoring from current UQ students
- on-campus experiences, including residential camps at UQ St Lucia
- financial assistance of $1000 per year in Years 11 and 12 to assist with education costs
- scholarship support of $7000 per year for up to four years while enrolled as a full-time student at UQ
- information and personalised assistance with study and career planning
- five adjustment factors towards study at UQ
- advice on university study options, pathways and application procedures
- opportunities for personal growth and leadership development
- tailored transition advice and student support services
- accommodation support and access to Young Achiever grants up to $11,000 per year
- regular newsletters and updates from UQ
- invitations to UQ Open Days and other university events.
