Ventures Scholarships

The UQ Ventures Scholarship, established in 2023, is designed to support student entrepreneurs from all fields who are passionate about building their own ventures. The scholarship encourages students to pursue entrepreneurship while completing their studies at UQ, providing financial assistance and access to Ventures’ vast network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and resources. 

Value

$5,000 per year for up to 2 years ($10,000 total).

Eligibility

Domestic students enrolled full-time at UQ in one of the following programs:

• Curiosity
• Validate
• Hustle
• Leadhers
• Empower
• ilab
• Momentum 

You also must have or plan to establish a business with an ABN/ACN within 6 months of receiving the scholarship.

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The Madison Group Tech Entrepreneurship Scholarship was established in 2024 by Madison Group Enterprises (MGE), a leading connectivity and communications technology distributor.

This scholarship supports students in engineering, computer science, and IT who are developing or planning to develop their own startup. Madison Group Enterprises is deeply committed to advancing technology-driven solutions, and through this scholarship, they aim to empower the next generation of tech entrepreneurs at UQ.

Value

$10,000 per year for the duration of studies (up to 4 years). Up to $40,000 in total.

Eligibility

Domestic students enrolled full-time in one of the following programs:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Engineering or Master of Engineering in electrical, mechanical, mechatronic or software engineering
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Information Technology

You must also have an established business with an ABN/ACN or plan to establish one within 6months of receiving the scholarship.

Additional support by Madison Group Enterprises

An internship opportunity at any MGE site, mentorship and, or Office space.

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The Carl Hartmann Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs, established in 2024, is designed to support to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested to undertake studies in innovation and entrepreneurship at UQ.

The scholarship provides financial assistance and access to Ventures’ vast network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and resources. 

About Carl Hartmann

Carl Hartmann is a renowned Australian entrepreneur and venture capitalist, best known as the co-founder of several successful startups, including Temando, a global shipping and fulfillment software platform, and Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirits, one of the world’s leading non-alcoholic spirit brands.

With a deep passion for innovation and technology, Carl has a track record of scaling businesses on a global level. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to entrepreneurship, including being named in Deloitte’s Fast 50 Technology Awards. 

As a UQ alum, Carl remains committed to giving back to the entrepreneurial community, and his donation of a scholarship at UQ is a testament to his dedication to supporting the next generation of innovators. His scholarship will provide budding entrepreneurs with the financial resources and mentorship needed to turn their ideas into successful ventures, fostering a culture of innovation and growth at UQ.

Value

$4,500 per year for the duration of study (up to 4 years - $18,000 total).

Eligibility

Domestic students enrolled full-time at UQ in any undergraduate degree with a major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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