Alumni Friends Memorial Undergraduate Scholarships

The Alumni Friends Memorial Undergraduate Scholarships are a group of four separate scholarships with the same eligibility requirements and selection criteria: the Betty Fletcher Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship, Don Barrett AM Scholarship, Dr Stephen G Papas OAM Scholarship, and the Heyworth-Smith Scholarship. These scholarships support undergraduate students enrolled full-time in majors or extended majors in classical studies fields including Ancient History, Ancient Greek, Latin, and Classical Languages at The University of Queensland. The scholarships were established through gifts from Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc. and Friends of Antiquity to recognize distinguished scholars and supporters of classical studies and the university. The Betty Fletcher Memorial Scholarship honors a 1st Class Honours graduate in Classics who was an excellent scholar, athlete, teacher, and generous benefactor. The Don Barrett AM Scholarship acknowledges Don Barrett's tireless service to UQ, while the Dr Stephen G Papas OAM Scholarship honors one of the founding members of the Alumni Association. Each scholarship provides financial support of at least $4,500 per year for up to 4 years to students who demonstrate both financial need and academic capability. One student receives each of the four scholarships annually. The scholarships are maintained by income generated from endowment funds established under various UQ fundraising initiatives including the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and the Queensland Commitment scheme. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic potential in their field of study. The selection process considers evidence of financial need, academic capability, future potential, and other relevant factors for success in classical studies. Applications are submitted through an online portal with short statements addressing the selection criteria, and successful applicants are notified which of the four scholarships they have been awarded.