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Students from low income backgrounds will have access to a brighter future as a result of a University of Queensland decision to boost funding for its Â鶹ÊÓƵ Link program.

The program offers scholarships to students who meet the (QTAC) guidelines for financial hardship.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Joanne Wright said the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Link program was targeted at students who faced limited educational opportunities due to financial issues.

“Previously we have offered Â鶹ÊÓƵ Link scholarships to about 100 students each year,” Professor Wright said.

“We’ve now expanded the program and will offer scholarships to many more students.

“The total number of students who will benefit from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Link program in 2015 will depend on how many meet QTAC’s financial criteria and receive and accept an offer at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

“This additional funding ensures that many more students with the ability to succeed at Â鶹ÊÓƵ will have the opportunity to benefit from our fantastic educational experience.”

Successful Â鶹ÊÓƵ Link recipients will receive a scholarship of $3000 a year for up to three years and five bonus ranks applied to any Â鶹ÊÓƵ preference to assist them gain entry to Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Link scholarship students also get access to a range of support services to ensure they make the most of their Â鶹ÊÓƵ experience.

Find out more about Â鶹ÊÓƵ Link online .

Media: Communications officer Katie Rowney, 3365 3439, 0413 601 248 communications@uq.edu.au.