Kingshott Cassidy Poetry Award at the University of Queensland, Australia 2023

Application is now open for the Kingshott Cassidy Poetry Award at the University of Queensland. Interested candidates are encouraged to send in their applications before the deadline date.

About the University of Queensland and Scholarship

The University of Queensland (UQ) is a renowned institution in Australia, dedicated to both research and teaching. UQ has a longstanding commitment to achieving excellence by generating, preserving, sharing, and applying knowledge for the betterment of society. For over a century, the university has been at the forefront of education and collaboration with exceptional individuals, contributing to knowledge leadership for a brighter world.

UQ consistently ranks among the world’s top universities, as demonstrated by various prestigious independent rankings. Notable rankings include U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2023 (36), Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities 2023 (37), CWTS Leiden Ranking 2023 (35), QS World University Rankings 2024 (43), Academic Ranking of World Universities 2023 (51), and Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 (70).

The university takes pride in its distinguished staff, with 205 UQ members, including honorary and adjunct appointees, and emeritus professors, being recognized as Fellows of Australia’s five esteemed learned academies: AAS, AAHMS, ASSA, ATSE, and AAH.

UQ is an active participant in several prominent academic networks and groups. It is one of just three Australian members of Universitas 21, a global network of leading research-intensive universities. UQ is also a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8), a coalition of top research universities in Australia, and a member of Universities Australia, a national advocacy group representing the country’s universities.

Teaching excellence is a central focus at UQ, evident in the numerous Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) it has received, surpassing all other universities in the nation. The university attracts high-achieving students, including the majority of Queensland’s top academic performers, as well as outstanding students from other regions, and international scholars.

UQ offers students opportunities for personal development and skill enhancement, allowing them to recognize and articulate the capabilities and attributes they acquire through these experiences. This prepares them to become leaders in their chosen fields and to make a positive impact on society and their communities.

The Kingshott Cassidy Poetry Award, established in 2010, is sustained by a bequest from the estate of Dorothy Susan Cassidy. Dorothy Susan Cassidy, who completed her Bachelor of Arts in 1980 and her Master of Arts in 1986, has left a lasting legacy through this award.

Details about the Kingshott Cassidy Poetry Award at the University of Queensland:

Scholarship Sponsor: University of Queensland, Australia

Scholarship Value: At least 20% of the annual distribution of the fund

Number of awards: May Vary

Study level: Undergraduate

Host Institution(s): University of Queensland, Australia

Enrolment Status: Current UQ student

Eligibility Criteria for Kingshott Cassidy Poetry Award

Candidates are advised to meet the following conditions to be qualified for the Kingshott Cassidy Poetry Award at the University of Queensland:

• are enrolled in an undergraduate program at the university
• have achieved at least 2 units of poetry courses
• can display financial hardship
• have not formerly been granted the scholarship

Selection Criteria

The institution will consider:

• Your academic performance in poetry classes
• Your level of enthusiasm for poetry
• The poetry that you attach to your application
• Evidence of financial hardship 
• Anything else the selection committee feels is pertinent to your potential success as a poet in the future?

Application Process for Kingshott Cassidy Poetry Award

Interested and qualified candidates for the award should apply online via the link. The candidates will need to provide:

• Personal details
• Information about your current studies
• Financial details, such as earnings, costs, and a summary of your financial condition
• A 750–1000 word declaration outlining your dedication to poetry
• A single poem, no more than fifty lines, that you have written

Use these tips for putting together a great application to help you through this procedure.

Please Note: As soon as they receive your application, the admissions office will notify you by email. Write to scholarships@hass.uq.edu.au if you haven’t heard back from them within two days of submitting your application. Your application will be sent to a selection panel for examination if they determine that you are qualified. You’ll receive written notification from them if you’re successful.

Rules

Kingshott Cassidy Poetry Scholarship Rules (PDF, 158.58 KB)

The Application Deadline is: 2 December 2023

Not interested in this particular scholarship? See other Australia scholarships here.