UQ Ipswich holds its first official Scholarships and Prizes Presentation

Over $36,000 will be given away at The University of Queensland Ipswich campus' first official Scholarships and Prizes Presentation next week.

In recognition for their outstanding academic achievements, over 20 UQ students will share the money in the form of scholarships, bursaries and prizes.

'The awards are testament to the community's commitment to the University and allow us to celebrate our students outstanding academic achievements.

'The various awards have been generously donated by a number of individuals, organisations and businesses within the Ipswich community who recognise and support the unique teaching environment at UQ Ipswich,' Campus Manager Mr Warren Kerswill said.

For $22 members of the public can attend the presentation and cocktail reception. It will take place on Tuesday April 10 at 6:30pm in the Refectory Centre at UQ's Ipswich campus.

The event will coincide with the launch of the first two prints in a series of UQ Ipswich Campus limited edition prints by local artist Stella Gibbs.

Various organisations within the Ipswich community have generously donated funds for the Scholarships and Prizes Presentation. They include: Ipswich City Council, Boeing Australia, Bendigo Bank, Ipswich RSLA Sub-Branch, City of Ipswich Rotary Club, Clemenger BBDO, UFS Pharmacy and the Ipswich Club of the War Widows' Guild of Australia, Queensland.

People who are interested in attending should contact Ms Loretta Porche on 07 3381 1068.

Media: For further information, contact Ms Porche (telephone 07 3381 1068) or Joanne van Zeeland at UQ Communications (telephone 07 3365 7045 or email: communications@mailbox.uq.edu.au)