Central Queensland University
About
Central Queensland University (CQU) is an educational institution offering diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational courses across various fields. With a strong commitment to community engagement and social impact, CQU actively supports initiatives that enhance educational access and equity, particularly for Indigenous students and disadvantaged communities.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should clearly articulate their aspirations and how the scholarship will help them achieve their educational and career goals. Highlight any community engagement or leadership experiences.
Giving Philosophy
CQU believes in empowering individuals through education, fostering a sense of belonging, and creating sustainable pathways to success. Their theory of change is centered on mentorship and financial support, enabling students to overcome barriers to educational attainment and contributing to community development.
Notable Grants
Giving History
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $7.6M $4.2M AU + $3.4M intl | $476.9M | $1.2B | $675.1M |
| FY2022 | $6.2M $5.7M AU + $574K intl | $411.0M | $1.1B | $635.4M |
| FY2021 | $14.8M $4.6M AU + $10.3M intl | $403.9M | $1.1B | $652.0M |
| FY2020 | $2.7M $2.2M AU + $556K intl | $449.8M | $1.1B | $631.3M |
| FY2019 | $4.7M $3.4M AU + $1.3M intl | $485.6M | $1.1B | $658.1M |
| FY2018 | $4.5M $3.4M AU + $1.1M intl | $438.8M | $783.8M | $651.6M |
| FY2017 | $3.9M $2.3M AU + $1.6M intl | $413.2M | $785.8M | $664.2M |
| 7yr total | $44.5M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Grants in Database (8)
Testing for scale up: An Indigenous social and emotional learning program . This project takes key learnings from prior research that conceptualised, set up, and tested a social and emotional learning
GrantImproving workplace productivity via an AI-based physical activity chatbot . This project aims to develop, train and evaluate a physical activity chatbot using artificial intelligence and machine lear
GrantImpact of cognitive task demands on the accumulation/dissipation of fatigue. Fatigue-related errors and accidents that occur at work cost the Australian economy $5.8 billion every year. Regulators and
GrantImproving shiftworkers sleep and physical activity using machine learning. This project aims to develop a smartphone-enabled digital assistant to optimise sleep and physical activity for Australians w
GrantRest and readiness: what is the optimal nap length during night shifts? This project aims to investigate the duration of on-shift naps during night shifts for safety and productivity. On-shift naps bo
GrantUnderstanding the impact of on-call work on sleep, fatigue, and safety. On-call workers respond to emergencies, maintain critical infrastructure, and keep vital operations running in sectors such as u
GrantTransforming incident investigation in safety-critical industries. Psychosocial risks are ever-present in safety-critical industries, impacting physical and psychological safety and inhibiting organis
GrantDandhigu yimbana: Listening on Country for social-emotional wellbeing. Dandhigu yimbana are Gunggari words used to acknowledge the impact and different meanings of listening on Country for First Natio
GrantPrograms (from website)
CQUniCares North Rockhampton State High School Graduate Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships to graduates of North Rockhampton State High School to support further education at CQUniversity.
CQUniCares Maureen and George Williams Law Scholarship Fund
Supports Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students from regional or rural Queensland studying law.