Arts & humanities scholarships in Australia

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• 80 $36,400 / 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

• 76 $47,500 / 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 $37,500 / 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 UQ and QAS are awarding up to 8 research scholarships (commencement 2024-2027) to fast track sport innovation ahead of Brisbane 2032. Students from a broad range of disciplines are encouraged to a…

  University of Queensland

• 73 $30,000 rolling Undergraduate

  New Colombo Plan Scholarship

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  University of New South Wales

• 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

  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

• 71 $10,000 rolling 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

• 70 $20,000 / yr opens Jun 2026 Undergraduate

  UQ Ramsay Undergraduate Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2019 with support from The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation. The scholarships are intended for academic high-achievers who desire to make a difference in the …

  University of Queensland

• 68 $6,250 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Osiecki Scholarship for Classics

  Established during 2014 by Mr Henry Osiecki and Dr Vera Osiecki, via Bio Concepts Pty Ltd, and maintained by an annual income from the Osiecki Scholarship for Classics Endowment.

  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 $9,000 / yr opens Jul 2026 Postgraduate (coursework)

  Dr David Perel Medical Scholarship

  Established in 2019 by Dr (Ivan) David Perel who received his medical degree from The University of Queensland, as did his three children. He and his late wife Margaret, have given philanthropically t…

  University of Queensland

• 66 $5,000 rolling 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

• 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

• 64 $20,000 / yr opens Oct 2026 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

• 63 $3,000 rolling 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

• 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 · Honours

  Vincent and Carmel Forgione Scholarship in Philosophy

  Established in 2022 by way of gift from Dr Ross Forgione in memory of his parents, Vincent and Carmel Forgione to acknowledge their lives and ongoing legacy. The Donor wishes to support a scholarship …

  University of Queensland

• 60 $9,000 / yr opens Jul 2026 Postgraduate (coursework)

  Drs Donald and Isobel Perry-Keene Family Scholarship

  Established in 2020 by Drs Donald and the late Isobel Perry-Keene through their generosity and belief in supporting others. Both are UQ Class of 1966 medical school graduates who have a long history o…

  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

  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

• 59 $4,500 / yr rolling Postgraduate (coursework)

  Lisbeth Hopkins OAM Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2020 by Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc. under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by distribution of the Lisbeth Hopki…

  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

• 56 $1,000 rolling 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

• 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

  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

• 55 $4,500 / yr opens Jul 2026 Postgraduate (coursework)

  Manoharan Family Medical Scholarship

  Established in 2023 by Drs Shobhan and Patricia Manoharan under The Queensland Commitment match initiative and maintained by income from the Manoharan Family Medical Scholarship endowment fund. Dr Sho…

  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 · 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 May vary rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Constantine Aspromourgos Memorial Scholarship for Greek Studies

  The scholarship was established in 1994 in memory of Constantine Aspromourgos and is maintained from a fund donated by his wife, Patricia Phyllis Aspromourgos.

  University of Queensland

• 53 $3,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Diana Yallowley Mature Age Women Students Scholarship

  Established in 2000, and maintained on trust, through a donation from Mrs Diana Yallowley, who was an Associate Lecturer in the UQ Department of Psychology from 1968 until her retirement in 1986.

  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

• 53 $500 rolling 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

• 53 $500 rolling Undergraduate

  HASS Globetrotters Grant

  Applications are now open for the brand new HASS Globetrotters Grant, for HASS students wishing to travel for an extra-curricular opportunity that enhances your employability. There is no better way t…

  University of Queensland

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

  Isolde Schaupp Memorial Prize

  Founded in 2013 by family, friends and colleagues of the late Ms Isolde Schaupp in her honour, this prize is to recognise excellence in percussion performance at the School of Music. Ms Schaupp taught…

  University of Queensland

• 53 Equal to the annual income from endowmen rolling Undergraduate

  Karl and Frieda Reber Memorial Scholarship

  The scholarship was established in 1962 by a legacy from Mrs Hilda Maria Reber, who died in 1958.

  University of Queensland

• 53 Approximately one quarter of the income rolling Honours

  Kate McNaughton of Roma Scholarships

  This scholarship was founded in 1931 by gifts under the will of Duncan McNaughton, of Roma, by which the University received $5,840 in 1931, $412 in 1936 and $3,060 in 1950.

  University of Queensland

• 53 money equal to the annual income from th rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Margaret Nickson Prize for Voice and Piano

  Established in 1977 and originally maintained by an annual gift from Margaret G. Nickson, ARCM, lecturer in Singing at The University of Queensland from 1975-1978 and part-time teacher at the Queensla…

  University of Queensland

• 53 $300 rolling Undergraduate

  Mary Alison Miles Munro Scholarships

  This scholarship was founded in 1936 by gifts of $1500, $1000 and $1000 from Mr Simon Edwin Munro, Mrs Helena Mary Whitehouse, and Mrs Jessie Hamon respectively, in memory of Mrs Mary Alison Miles Mun…

  University of Queensland

• 53 $500 rolling Honours

  Music Honours Prize

  The prize was established in 2016 and is maintained by an annual donation from Mr Noel Wilmott , who previously funded the Musicology Prize from 1994 to 2015.

  University of Queensland

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

  Richard Pollett Prize

  Richard Pollett's diverse passions were driven by a deep understanding "of the essence of things: colour in music, depth in literature, poetry and visual art, texture in food, the wind in his hair, th…

  University of Queensland

• 53 Money equal to the annual income from th rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Robert Dalley-Scarlett Prize

  Dr Robert Dalley-Scarlett (1887-1959) became the youngest Cathedral organist at the time when he was appointed organist and choir-master of Grafton Cathedral at the age of 25 before moving to Brisbane…

  University of Queensland

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

  Sleath String Performance Prize

  Howard Fortnam Sleath (1899-1984) was well known to instrumentalists throughout Australia for the excellence of his craftsmanship and skill as a maker of stringed instruments. In 1974 he donated a set…

  University of Queensland

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Enhanced Business School Research Scholarship

  Minimum $50,207 yearly scholarship to support students to study a PhD or Master of Philosophy at the University of Sydney Business School.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Milan Malesevic Award in Film Studies

  A scholarship valued at $1,500 for a student undertaking research in film studies at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Music and Cultural History

  This scholarship provides financial support to a Master of Philosophy, PhD or Doctor of Musical Arts student undertaking research as part of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship Proj…

  University of Sydney

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• 47 $4,500 / yr closed 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

• 47 $4,500 closed 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

• 49 $5,500 closed 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

• 38 $1,000 / yr closed Postgraduate (research) · Honours

  Daniel Walker McLeod Bursary

  This scholarship was established in 1963 by a gift of $4,000 from Miss J.A. McLeod, Mrs E.M. Stitt, and Miss G.E. McLeod. It is in memoriam of their brother Daniel Walker McLeod, grazier, of Glen Alvo…

  University of Queensland

• 50 $6,500 closed 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

• 47 $4,500 closed 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

• 43 $4,500 / yr closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Emeritus Professor Robin Powell Coursework Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2023 through a gift from Dr Peter Clark Ryan and fellow donors, together with Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland under the Queensland Commitment Scholar…

  University of Queensland

• 38 $5,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Everick Heritage Scholarship for Indigenous Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

  This Scholarship was established by the School of Social Science through the support of the Everick Foundation to provide opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to pursue …

  University of Queensland

• 38 $1,000 closed 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

• 35 May vary closed Honours

  George Essex Evans Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 1972 by a bequest from the late Miss Anne Basilea Valentina Evans in memory of her brother George Essex Evans. The object of the scholarship is to assist an outstan…

  University of Queensland

• 42 $2,000 closed 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

• 58 $20,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  Google PhD Fellowships

  Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the academic community is a top priority at Google. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of …

  University of Queensland

• 37 $4,500 / yr closed 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

• 49 $6,000 closed 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

• 43 $4,500 / yr closed 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

• 47 $4,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  Kinnane PhD Bursary in Art History and Museum Studies

  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

• 54 $12,000 / yr closed 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

• 31 $4,500 / yr closed Undergraduate

  Robertson Family Scholarship

  The Robertson Family Scholarship was established in 2013 in memory of A. K. (Bill) Robertson and V. M. (Molly) Robertson through an endowed gift from their children. Bill Robertson and Molly Robertson…

  University of Queensland

• 47 $4,500 closed Postgraduate (research) · Honours

  The S.D. Golding Postgraduate Geochemistry Prize

  This scholarship was established by Emeritus Professor Sue Golding in 2018. Professor Golding was a treasured staff member and an alumnus of The University of Queensland. Throughout the 1970s she work…

  University of Queensland

• 45 $3,000 closed 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

• 47 $4,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  UQ-Technical University of Munich Travel Bursary

  UQ is funding a limited number of travel bursaries valued at AU$4000 each to support UQ HDR candidates to travel to the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in 2026 for Research Exchange or as part of…

  University of Queensland

• 45 $3,000 closed 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

• 51 $8,000 closed 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

• 38 $5,000 closed Undergraduate

  UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture Undergraduate Scholarships for Students Commencing Term 1, 2026

  The UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture Undergraduate Scholarships were established to enhance the opportunities of students to enrol in an undergraduate program of study within the UNSW Faculty of Arts,…

  University of New South Wales

• 38 $5,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture Honours Scholarships - Commencing Term 1, 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. table { bord…

  University of New South Wales