Arts & humanities scholarships in Australia

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• 84 $53,000 / yr closes in 4d Postgraduate (research)

  Mai Lan Kunzy Scholarship

  This scholarship is maintained by gifts from Dr Hugh E Kunze, who graduated from The University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Science in 1969, a Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry in 1973, and a …

  University of Queensland

• 81 $10,000 closes 29 Nov 2026 Undergraduate · Honours

  Kingshott Cassidy Poetry Award

  The scholarship was established in 2010 and is maintained by a bequest from the estate of Dorothy Susan Cassidy who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1980 and a Master of Arts in 1986.

  University of Queensland

• 81 $39,220 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Research project scholarship

  This scholarship supports you to complete a higher degree by research while focusing on a specific project. Explore the projects to find one that suits your research interests. View all projects avail…

  University of Queensland

• 79 $5,500 closes in 16 days Undergraduate · Honours

  Betty Fletcher Memorial Travelling Scholarship

  Established in 1992 as a memorial to Betty Fletcher, foundation Patron of the Friends of Antiquity and generous benefactor of the Department of Classics and Ancient History. Until 2019, the Scholarshi…

  University of Queensland

• 78 $5,000 closes in 16 days Undergraduate · Honours

  The Hyun Family Korea Scholarship

  Established in 2022 by Hanwoori Restaurant Pty Ltd and The University of Queensland to encourage a new generation of Australian Korean Studies scholars to undertake exchange, broadening their understa…

  University of Queensland

• 77 $49,220 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarships

  These scholarships include a living stipend to support you as you complete a research project for your Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy or a research-focused professional doctorate at UQ.

  University of Queensland

• 76 $20,000 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures Top-Up Scholarship

  The Indigenous Futures Centre is excited to support the next generation of Indigenous researchers. In addition to offering an attractive top-up scholarship and research support funds, the Centre provi…

  University of Queensland

• 75 $39,220 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Fellowship support scheme scholarships

  These scholarships are funded by the Australian Government to assist PhD students with their living costs and tuition fees.

  University of Queensland

• 75 $10,000 / yr closes 30 Jun 2027 Postgraduate (research)

  Queensland Academy of Sport Top Up Scholarships

  The University of Queensland (UQ) and Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) are awarding up to 13 research scholarships to fast track sport innovation in the lead up to 2032. Students from a broad range o…

  University of Queensland

• 74 $20,000 / yr opens in 11d Undergraduate

  UQ Ramsay Merit Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2021 with support from The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation. The purpose of the Scholarship is to support students currently undertaking a program with an ext…

  University of Queensland

• 73 $10,000 closes in 10 days Postgraduate (research)

  Berlin Residency Award

  This scholarship, supported by donors Adjunct Professor Ian Kemidh AM, Ms Roxanne Martens, Mr Simon Hewitt and Ms Maria Crealey, will allocate support and encourage postgraduate students to engage in …

  University of Queensland

• 73 $30,000 rolling Undergraduate

  New Colombo Plan Scholarship

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  University of New South Wales

• 72 $2,000 closes in 11 days Postgraduate (research)

  Cecilie Anne Sloane Postgraduate English Creative Writing Research Scholarship

  Established in 2006 in memory of Cecilie Anne Sloane, a former tutor and lecturer in the Department of English at The University of Queensland, and maintained by the income from a perpetual endowment …

  University of Queensland

• 72 $12,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Paula and Tony Kinnane Art History Scholarship

  The scholarship was established in 2017 and is maintained by the income of a perpetual endowment fund from a bequest to The University of Queensland under the will of Paula Ruth Kinnane, who graduated…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Barbara Hebden Music Bursary

  This scholarship was established in 2016 by an endowed bequest from the estate of UQ alumna and music critic, Barbara Jean Hebden OAM (BA 1952).

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  D.P. Singhal Travel Grant

  Established in 1995 from a fund that includes a bequest of $25,000 to the University under the will of the late Professor D.P. Singhal, who taught Indian History at the University for 25 years, and do…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Florence Davey Pianoforte Scholarship

  This Scholarship was first established in 1983 and was funded by donations in excess of $50,000 from Miss Florence M. Davey. The Scholarship fund continues to be maintained by UQ on trust. Miss Floren…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Howard F. and Gladys Sleath Scholarship

  Established in 1998 following Howard Sleath's bequest of 50% of his estate to the University of Queensland. Mr Howard Sleath was well-known to instrumentalists throughout Australia for the excellence …

  University of Queensland

• 69 $8,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Wheatley Bursary

  This scholarship was established in 2008 and is maintained from the income of a bequest from the late Marcelle Walden.

  University of Queensland

• 68 $6,500 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Denis J. Murphy Memorial Scholarship

  Established in 1990 in memory of the late Denis Joseph Murphy, a past Reader in History at The University of Queensland and maintained by the income from a fund established by the donations of friends…

  University of Queensland

• 68 $7,000 rolling Honours

  The Matthew McLennan and Richard Howes Outstanding Honours Collaboration Scholarship

  This scholarship encourages collaboration and teamwork between high-performing Honours students from the UQ Business School and School of Economics at The University of Queensland.

  University of Queensland

• 67 $6,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Hugh Brandon Scholarship

  The scholarship was established by contributions from colleagues, friends and former students in honour of Hugh Earle Brandon, BMus, LRAM, FTCL, AASA. Hugh Brandon (1906-1984) was a staff member of th…

  University of Queensland

• 67 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Paula and Tony Kinnane Music Scholarship

  The scholarship was established in 2016 and is maintained by the income of a perpetual endowment fund from a bequest to The University of Queensland under the will of Paula Ruth Kinnane, who graduated…

  University of Queensland

• 67 $6,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  University of Queensland and St Leo's College Music Achievement Scholarship

  The scholarship was established in 2009 for the purpose of encouraging meritorious students who are enrolled in studies in music and are residents of St Leo's College. The scholarship is maintained by…

  University of Queensland

• 66 $5,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Professor Chwei-Liang Chiou Scholarship

  Established in 2022 by the Chiou Family in honour of the late Professor Chwei-Liang Chiou, who taught within the UQ School of Political Science and International Studies for over 40 years. This schola…

  University of Queensland

• 65 $4,500 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Alumni Friends Memorial Undergraduate Scholarships

  The Betty Fletcher Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship was established in 2019 by Friends of Antiquity , a special interest group of Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc., under the Creat…

  University of Queensland

• 65 $4,500 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Anita McCrossin and Bazil Muir Undergraduate Scholarship Endowment

  Established in 2020 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative through gifts by the family of Anita McCrossin and Bazil Muir in honour of their studies within the Bachelor of Arts.

  University of Queensland

• 65 $4,500 rolling Undergraduate

  Emeritus Professor RD Milns AM Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

  Established in 2020 by Alumni Friends Society under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative in memory of Emeritus Professor RD Milns AM, the Scholarship is maintained by income generated from E…

  University of Queensland

• 65 $10,000 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Investigation of Railway Studs and Squats Top-Up Scholarship

  Supervisor: Professor Paul Meehan Associate supervisor: Dr Aditya Khanna Rail studs and squats are increasingly important forms of rail damage affecting railway networks in Australia and international…

  University of Queensland

• 63 $500 closes 29 Nov 2026 Undergraduate · Honours

  Ford Memorial Prize

  Founded in 1916 by a gift of $200 from the Queensland United Licensed Victuallers' Association in memory of Lieutenant S. K. Ford and Corporal T. W. Ford, brothers, both of whom lost their lives in th…

  University of Queensland

• 63 $1,000 closes in 4d Postgraduate (research)

  Madeleine Taylor Scholarship

  The Madeleine Taylor Scholarship was established in 2011 and is maintained by a bequest from the estate of Madeleine Olive Taylor. The purpose of the scholarship is to support work in women's studies …

  University of Queensland

• 63 $3,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Taka Shimizu Scholarship in Japanese Studies

  Established in 2025 by a gift from Mr. Taka Shimizu, a UQ alumnus. A Japanese national who spent his formative years in Brisbane, Mr. Shimizu's cross-cultural experience has been a cornerstone of his …

  University of Queensland

• 63 $3,000 rolling Undergraduate

  The Warren Braxton Bannister Undergraduate Bursaries in Social Science, Political Science and Government

  This scholarship was established in 2004 and is maintained by an endowment from the estate of the late Warren Braxton Bannister. The purpose of the bursaries is to support undergraduate students enrol…

  University of Queensland

• 62 $1,000 closes 24 Jan 2027 Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  The Neil Brice Memorial Fund

  This scholarship was established in 1974 with a fund of $5,200 raised by public subscription in memory of Neil Mather Brice, DSc, who at the time of his death was Professor of Electrical Engineering a…

  University of Queensland

• 61 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Don and Tina Hamson Indigenous Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2021 by Dr Don Hamson (Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) '84 and Doctor of Philosophy '93) to honour his late wife (Tina Hamson). The scholarship supports Aboriginal a…

  University of Queensland

• 61 $4,500 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Joan Lambrides Scholarship

  Established in 2020 by Gary Lambrides with the support of Alumni Friends, the Joan Lambrides Scholarship recognises Gary's mother, Joan Lambrides, who attended UQ as a mature-age student, graduating w…

  University of Queensland

• 60 $2,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  George Georges Research Scholarship

  The scholarship is supported from an endowment established through gifts from the Palm Sunday Rally for Peace and Nuclear Disarmament, and many individual and organisational donors, in recognition of …

  University of Queensland

• 59 $4,500 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Cynthia Burnett Travel Scholarship

  Established in 2018 by Cynthia Burnett to foster learning of multiple European languages.

  University of Queensland

• 59 $4,500 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Michael Lattke Scholarship in Studies in Religion

  Established in 2019 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initative and maintained by the Irmtraud Petersson and Michael Lattke Scholarship Endowment fund.

  University of Queensland

• 59 $4,500 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Michael Lattke Studies in Religion Scholarship

  The scholarship was established in 2019 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and is maintained by the Irmtraud Petersson and Michael Lattke Scholarship Endowment fund.

  University of Queensland

• 57 $3,000 opens Jan 2027 Undergraduate

  Warren Braxton Bannister Bursaries in Economics

  Established in 2005 and maintained by an endowment from the estate of the late Warren Braxton Bannister.

  University of Queensland

• 56 $1,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  French Language Legacy Prize

  Established in 2024 and maintained by an endowment originating from a bequest from Dorothy Marsden, a French Teacher at Ipswich Girls' Grammar School. Significant donations were also received from the…

  University of Queensland

• 56 $1,000 rolling Postgraduate (research)

  School of Music HDR Scholarship

  The School of Music provides all confirmed candidates with up to $2,000 (for PhD) or $1,000 (for MPhil) of research support funding over the duration of their HDR candidature. The funding is to help y…

  University of Queensland

• 55 $4,500 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  HASS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2020 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and is maintained by the HASS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Endowment Fund.

  University of Queensland

• 55 $4,500 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Joanne Tompkins and Alan Lawson Scholarship

  The Joanne Tompkins and Alan Lawson Scholarship was established in 2020 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by the Joanne Tompkins and Alan Lawson Scholarship Endowment…

  University of Queensland

• 53 Equal to the annual income from the fund rolling Honours

  A.G. McCready Memorial Scholarship

  Established in 1996 by Mrs I.C. McCready in memory of her late husband Alfred Glen McCready, who was admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours in Classics and awarded the Uni…

  University of Queensland

• 53 money equal to the annual income from th rolling Undergraduate

  Alumni Friends Reisner Prize for UQ Music Composition

  Established in 2025 by a gift from Alumni Friends to honour the life of former member, Dr Pamela Reisner, and to support UQ School of Music students.

  University of Queensland

• 53 money equal to the annual income from th rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Burnett William Wendorff Memorial Prize for Classical Piano

  Burnett William Wendorff (1896-1989) was an alumnus of UQ who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1922. The prize was established in 2016 by an endowed bequest from the estate of Eunice Shirle…

  University of Queensland

• 53 $4,500 / yr opens Jan 2027 Undergraduate · Honours

  EJ Fisher Scholarship

  Established in 2020 as part of the Create Change Scholarship Match Scheme and in collaboration with Alumni Friends, Dr Catherine A Lawrence and Mr Geoff Lawrence have agreed to establish the EJ Fisher…

  University of Queensland

• 53 money equal to the annual income from th rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Ethel Osborn Prize

  The Ethel Osborn Prize was established in 1983 following a bequest of $15,000 from John Gilmour in memory of his wife, Ethel Osborn Gilmour, an Australian and international singer and part-time examin…

  University of Queensland

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• 47 $10,000 / yr closed Postgraduate (research)

  Alfred Midgley Postgraduate Scholarship

  The scholarship was established in 2010 and is funded by a bequest from the estate of Zoe Ann Burnett, in memory of her grandfather the late Dr Alfred Midgley. The scholarship is also maintained by a …

  University of Queensland

• 45 $3,000 closed Undergraduate

  Ancient Greece Study Tour Scholarship

  Funded through a gift from the Queensland Friends of the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens (QFAAIA), this scholarship supports students undertaking academic and experiential learning oppor…

  University of Queensland

• 48 $5,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  Helen Kay PhD Scholarship

  Established by donations from Marie and Alf Berry in memory of their granddaughter Helen Kay, a postgraduate research student who died in 1999 while completing her degree, the scholarship commemorates…

  University of Queensland

• 49 $6,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  Joan Allsop Scholarship

  This PhD travel scholarship was established in 2012 and is maintained by donations and a bequest from Dr Joan Allsop.

  University of Queensland

• 38 $1,000 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Mark and Aileen R. Heiser Prize

  Established in 2025 through a gift from Mr Bruce Heiser in honour of his parents, Mark and Aileen Heiser, who were greatly interested in humanities and arts. The prize reflects the Heiser family's leg…

  University of Queensland

• 49 $6,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  The Staunton Poetry Scholarship

  Madonna Pearl Staunton OAM (1938-2019) was an artist and poet born in Murwillumbah who lived in Brisbane. Staunton was encouraged to make art by her mother, who was also a painter and poet of repute. …

  University of Queensland

• 44 $7,000 closed Undergraduate

  NSW Chinese Community Endowed Scholarship at UNSW

  The purpose of the Scholarship is to provide support students undertaking undergraduate study in social research and policy at UNSW in the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture.

  University of New South Wales

• 38 $5,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture Honours Scholarships - Commencing Term 3, 2026

  The purpose of this application is for applicants to be potentially considered for multiple Arts, Design & Architecture Honours Scholarships, depending on individual scholarship criteria. You can be c…

  University of New South Wales

• 29 Varies closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  AGSM Alumni Community Leader Scholarship

  The AGSM Alumni Community Leader Scholarship is open to talented emerging leaders and managers currently working in the not-for-profit sector who can bring a history of academic or work achievement an…

  University of New South Wales