ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø

Skip to content

Alan Edwards Memorial Scholarship

In 2026, ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø will offer one Alan Edwards Memorial Scholarship to support a student continuing their studies in the Bachelor of Theatre.

Alan Edwards AM MBE (1925–2003) was an accomplished actor and the founding Artistic Director of the in Brisbane. Alan was considered a major contributor to the artistic life of Queensland and was awarded a Member of the British Empire and Member of the Order of Australia for his services to theatre. He was also made an honorary Doctor of Letters by the ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø. The Alan Edwards Memorial Scholarship was established in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the arts community and to theatre at ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø. The scholarship will be awarded annually on the basis of merit, to a ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø Toowoomba student pursuing studies in Theatre.

The scholarship will have a maximum value of $4000 to be paid in one instalment.

Applicants must:

  • be a currently residing in Australia
  • be their studies full-time at ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø in the Bachelor of Theatre in Trimester 1 2026
  • have, as at the release of results for Trimester 3 2025:
    • a minimum of 12 study units completed and credited towards their current program
    • a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.0
  • be enrolled on-campus at ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø Toowoomba.

For further details, please view the Scholarship Award Conditions. (Link to conditions will be updated when available)

Applicants must:

  • address each personal statement question below (250 words maximum per question):
    • how have your academic experiences shaped your approach to learning, and how will you apply this to your remaining studies? Examples are encouraged.
    • describe your career goals within your chosen field, and the impact that you hope to make as a professional.

* Applicants will also be assessed on academic achievement.

Please Note: If an applicant holds other ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø awarded scholarships, this may be taken into consideration in selection. There are some scholarships that cannot be held together.

Application must be made via the .

If you require assistance in completing your application please download the Scholarship Online Application Manual.
 

Monday 19 January 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST)

ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø
Phone:  1800 269 500
Email:  study@unisq.edu.au

All ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø Scholarships are administered in accordance with the ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø .

ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø reserves the right to alter the conditions of the scholarship/bursary based upon exceptional circumstances. ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø reserves the right to not award the scholarship/bursary in a given year.