Business, Economics and Law Student Community Grant Program

Your student group must meet the following requirements:

• The group must be linked to UQ or the UQ Union.
• Group members must be, or the activity must mainly support, undergraduate or postgraduate coursework students in BEL programs.
• The group must not make a profit from the activity.
• Where possible, the event should be free for group members.
• The group must share event details and submit a short outcome report after the activity, including attendance numbers, feedback and photos.

Events and activities must align with UQ's values and benefit the BEL student community. Activities may focus on:

• building friendships and social connections
• supporting student health and wellbeing
• developing academic skills
• sporting, creative or recreational activities
• improving employability and career skills.

Activities that support equity, diversity and inclusion, or that are held at the BEL Student Base, may be given extra consideration.

If you are unsure whether your idea fits the criteria, we encourage you to get in touch to discuss it.

Example activities

These are examples only — new ideas are welcome.

• Orientation and welcome events to help new students meet others.
• Workshops on skills like leadership, communication and time management.
• Mentoring programs that connect experienced students with new students.
• Social, cultural or wellbeing events that build connection and inclusion.
• Academic support activities, such as study groups or tutoring.
• Employability events, including career workshops and industry networking.

Grant funding cannot be used for:

• activities that break UQ policies or the Student Charter
• scholarships
• buying or providing alcohol
  • alcohol is only allowed at licensed venues and must be paid for using other funds
• activities run by or for Higher Degree Research (HDR) student groups
  • HDR students should visit the UQ Graduate Research School website for support options.

1. Plan your event details before you complete the application form. You'll need:
   • contact details of your group's current president, treasurer or group leader
   • date, time and location of the event
   • estimated attendee numbers
   • an estimated event cost and a detailed budget breakdown. 
2. Submit your application and any supporting documents using the online form.
3. Your application will be reviewed and you'll be notified by email within 7 days.

Apply now

If your application is successful

1. Download then complete the Bank Transfer Request Form and email it to studentexperience@bel.uq.edu.au.
   • Payment may take up to 35 days to process.
2. Run your event and collect attendance details and photos.
3. Submit the Outcome Report within 7 days of the event.
   • Information and images may be used for BEL promotion and reporting.

Need help?

If you have questions or need advice, email the BEL Student Experience team at studentexperience@bel.uq.edu.au.