WRIT1999 - How do I apply?

To participate in WRIT1999, you must meet general elibility and academic eligibility criteria to apply.

WRIT1999 (Summer Semester 2026) is restricted to students who are in Year 11 in 2026 and going into Year 12 in 2027.

*General eligibility

One or more of the following:

• enrolled in a Queensland school at or below 1000 ICSEA (check the My School website), or
• educationally or financially disadvantaged as affirmed by the school principal (see 1.6 of the Rules and Guidelines for more information), or
• an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student enrolled in any Queensland school, or
• you are a participant in the Young Achievers Program.

Students must demonstrate a minimum average grade of B across at least 4 subjects and no less than a C in their Year 11 English subject, either in the semester prior to application or during the semester of application, as verified by the school principal.

Please note, this program is conducted in-person on the UQ St Lucia Campus. All eligible students must be based in Queensland, Australia.

For full eligibility information, please download and read the 2027 WRIT1999 Rules and Guidelines.

All students

You will need to provide:

1. Your most recent semester report card (i.e. Year 11, Semester 1); and
2. A signed permission form which must be signed by your parents/guardians as well as your school prinicipal (or authorised representative - e.g. Head of Year, Guidance Officer, etc). Please ensure all fields are completed.

You need to apply and upload your completed and signed documents from step 2 (report card and permission form).  

When applying, please note:

• When creating an account you must use your official full name as it appears on your school record.
• Please use your personal email address (not EQ) so you can retain access to UQ systems, beyond your high school years.
• If you are eligible, you will be sent an offer. Please log in and acccept your offer by the due date.
• Read the 2027 WRIT1999 Rules and Guidelines first.
• Have your signed permission form and official school report card ready to upload.

Apply here

Questions? 

Email us at enhancedstudies@uq.edu.au at any time!