Carl Hartmann Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs
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.
Eligibility
Evidence of compelling personal qualities including:
- Strength of interest in entrepreneurship as evidenced by personal statement included in application.
- Demonstrated commitment to entrepreneurship with current ownership/establishment of a venture.
- Demonstrated capacity and willingness to actively participate in, and positively contribute to, extracurricular activities with UQ Ventures; and
- Demonstrated strength of interest in undertaking extra-curricular developmental activities through UQ Ventures; and
- Any other matter that the selection committee considers to be relevant to the applicant's future success at UQ and in their subsequent career.
Domestic students enrolled full-time at UQ in any undergraduate degree with a major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
An applicant is eligible for the scholarship, if the applicant:
- Submits an application to the Head by the closing date for applications;
- Is enrolled, or intends to enrol, full-time in an approved program in the year of award, or after an approved deferment of one year; and
- Is, or will be, a domestic student in accordance with the University’s Fee Policy. (LINK?)