Design scholarships in Australia

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• 92 $273,000 / yr closes 31 Dec 2026 Postgraduate (research)

  Alliance for Healthy Ageing (AHA) in Western Queensland - PhD or MPhil Top-Up Scholarship

  Supervisor: Professor Claire Jackson Associate supervisor: Dr Caroline Nicholson The AHA aims to prevent, delay or reverse frailty in the community. Utilising a multidisciplinary, integrated, digitall…

  University of Queensland

• 84 $15,000 closes 30 Jun 2027 Postgraduate (research)

  The ARC Centre for Climate-Resilient Water has 7 projects across three universities with three themes spanning Collaborative Governance (and Climate Scenario Modelling), Reliable Water and Future Precincts

  Supervisor: Professor Steven Kenway The ARC Training Centre for Climate-Resilient Water is recruiting PhD candidates to join a national research program addressing critical water challenges in a chang…

  University of Queensland

• 77 $4,000 closes in 8 days Postgraduate (research)

  Guilford Bell Scholarship

  This HDR travel scholarship was established in 2009 and is maintained by a bequest from the late Orme Augusta Marsh. The purpose of the scholarship is to support a Higher Degree by Research candidate …

  University of Queensland

• 77 $4,500 / yr closes in 10 days 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

• 74 $3,500 closes 30 Sep 2026 Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Ceridwen Indigenous Scholarship

  Established in 1999 and augmented by gifts from Ceridwen Greenfield and friends.

  University of Queensland

• 74 $15,000 closes 30 Sep 2026 Undergraduate

  UNSW Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering Scholarships for Students Commencing Term 1, 2027

  The UNSW Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering Scholarships aim to support students undertaking study in the School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering at UNSW. By applying to the UNSW Mi…

  University of New South Wales

• 73 $30,000 rolling Undergraduate

  New Colombo Plan Scholarship

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  University of New South Wales

• 72 $5,000 closes in 25 days Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  UQ Ventures Scholarship

  The UQ Ventures Scholarship, established in 2023, is designed to support students from all fields who are exploring ideas or building ventures. It recognises that entrepreneurship is a journey with pl…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 closes 26 Feb 2027 Undergraduate

  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Architecture Industry Scholarship

  Established in 2022 by a donation from Buchan under the UQef Scholarship Match Initiative. The Scholarship is maintained by an expendable gift from Buchan.

  University of Queensland

• 70 $9,000 / yr closes 26 Feb 2027 Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Kevin and Edna Bond Scholarship Fund

  Established in 2025 through the Kevin and Edna Bond Scholarship Endowment Fund, made possible by a generous gift from their descendants. Kevin and Edna Bond were highly respected in their community as…

  University of Queensland

• 68 $10,000 / yr closes in 7d Undergraduate

  Puttick Scholarship for Women in IT and Engineering

  This scholarship was established in 2021 under the Dow Chemical Challenge and is maintained by a gift from John and Gerri Puttick to encourage and support outstanding students in an Approved Program a…

  University of Queensland

• 65 $10,000 / yr closes 26 Feb 2027 Undergraduate

  Meridian Urban Regional and Town Planning Scholarship for Indigenous Students

  Established in 2024 and maintained by an annual gift from Meridian Urban, industry leaders in urban policy & planning, and resilience & adaptation.

  University of Queensland

• 61 $10,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Dow STEM Scholarship

  The Scholarship was established in 2021 by The Dow Chemical Company and maintained by the income generated from an endowed gift to encourage and support outstanding students in an Approved Program at …

  University of Queensland

• 61 $10,000 rolling Postgraduate (coursework)

  Master of Finance and Investment Management Regional Scholarship

  You're eligible if you: are a domestic student have a permanent home address in a regional or remote geographical area classified as one of Remoteness Area 2 (R

  University of Queensland

• 60 $5,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Penelope Seidler International Travel Award

  The purpose of the Award is to support UNSW students to undertake a summer course at the Seidler International Design Studios in Venice and Vienna.

  University of New South Wales

• 59 $4,000 / yr closes 24 Jan 2027 Undergraduate

  The Palmer | Starkoff Regional Scholarship

  This Scholarship was established in 2016 by donations from Jodi Palmer and Paul Starkoff.

  University of Queensland

• 58 $15,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Roger Trundle Memorial Scholarship

  The Roger Trundle Memorial Scholarship was established in 2015 and maintained by an endowed gift from Marjorie Trundle, Jennifer Trundle and Matthew Trundle in memory of the late Roger Trundle [BE Civ…

  University of Queensland

• 58 $7,000 rolling Undergraduate · High school

  John Niland Scholarship in Business

  The John Niland Scholarship in Business provides students from country high schools in Australia with the opportunity to undertake undergraduate study with the UNSW Business School. NO APPLICATION REQ…

  University of New South Wales

• 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 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  HJ Cowan Architectural Science Scholarship

  Up to $7500 scholarship to financially assist a student researching architectural science at the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Garry and Susan Rothwell Research Scholarship

  Up to $30,000 stipend scholarship to support a PhD student who is researching at the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours

  Diana Inglis Carment Scholarship

  $5000 scholarship to support students pursuing honours studies at the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework)

  Allen Jack + Cottier Scholarship in Heritage Conservation

  A $5,000 per annum scholarship to encourage the study of creative reuse of historic buildings to students entering the Master of Heritage Conservation program at the University of Sydney School of Arc…

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Margot and Neville Gruzman Award for Urban Design in Architecture

  Up to $2,500 scholarships to support students studying Urban Design at the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Postgraduate Research Scholarship in the Future of Design Education

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Research Scholarship in Engineering Processable - Tough Hydrogels

  This scholarship aims to support a PhD student undertaking research in designing a tough and versatile hydrogel with self-healing properties.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Cary James and Anne Witheford Visual Arts Scholarship

  This scholarship provides support to an undergraduate student to undertake studies in visual arts in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  SCA Postgraduate Fauvette Loureiro Memorial Scholarship in Visual Arts Research

  This scholarship supports students researching visual art at Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) who will undertake travel as part of their research

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Liu Shiming Scholarship in Visual Arts

  This scholarship provides support to students undertaking studies in visual arts at the University of Sydney.

  University of Sydney

• 50 $5,000 rolling Postgraduate (coursework)

  Business School Master of Business Analytics – Rural and Remote Scholarship

  The Business School Master of Business Analytics - Rural and Remote Scholarship encourages and supports professionals to improve access to and completion of postgraduate study and upskill in exploring…

  University of Queensland

• 49 Varies rolling Honours

  JW and BK Elkins Architectural Award

  $1500 scholarship to support students who have completed the Bachelor of Design in Architecture and are continuing into an honours year.

  University of Sydney

• 49 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Margery Edwards Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Art (Creative Practice)

  This scholarship provides financial support to students undertaking a practice-led PhD in visual art in the Sydney College of the Arts.

  University of Sydney

• 47 Partially funded tuition fees, living al rolling Postgraduate (research)

  CONACYT Mexican Scholarship Program

  The CONACYT Mexican Scholarship aims to provide Mexican citizens with funding to support studies overseas at the point of admission or while they are undertaking studies abroad to enhance their skills…

  University of Queensland

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  ANU Visual Arts Endowment Scholarship

  The scholarship is valued at $5,000 is paid in one installment after the census date in the semester in which it is awarded.

  Australian National University

• 47 Varies rolling PhD

  The biosocial shaping of conservation and biodiversity in Australia’s capital

  The successful candidate must obtain admission to a relevant HDR Program in the College of Science or the College of Arts and Social Sciences and secure an Australian Government Research Training Prog…

  Australian National University

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Co-Lab Honours Grant

  In addition to the grant, successful applicants will be paired with professional mentors and offered a calendar of events including training and networking sessions designed to support students during…

  Australian National University

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Fulbright Scholarships

  Valued at $30,000 - $500,000 (depending on award category and program length) Monthly stipend for duration of program for an individual based on the current approved MMR. Partial tuition allowance (su…

  Australian National University

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Max Hawk Travelling Scholarship in the School of Art

  Applications for the Scholarship must be made each year by the due date on the relevant application form and submitted to the School of Art & Design with all relevant documentation.

  Australian National University

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Nigel Thomson Travel Grant

  Students who meet the Eligibility criteria are automatically considered for the award. Selection is made on the basis of the application for exchange submitted to the School of Art & Design. The appli…

  Australian National University

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Koala Indigenous Scholarship in Design

  University of Sydney

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Architecture, Design and Planning Dean's Outstanding Merit Scholarship

  Yearly $1000 scholarship to encourage talented students to pursue undergraduate study at the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.

  University of Sydney

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Architecture, Design and Planning Dean's Merit Scholarship

  $1000 scholarship to encourage talented students to pursue undergraduate study at the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.

  University of Sydney

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Architecture, Design and Planning Dean's International Merit Scholarship

  $1000 scholarship to encourage talented international students to pursue undergraduate study at the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.

  University of Sydney

• 47 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework)

  The Alexandria Harbin Atlassian Coursework Scholarship

  The Alexandra Harbin Atlassian Scholarship has been generously donated by Atlassian to assist commencing students studying user interface design. Learn more.

  University of Sydney

• 47 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Architecture, Design & Planning Indigenous Scholarship

  A undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship valued at $10,000 p.a. for the duration of the coursework degree.

  University of Sydney

• 47 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework) · Postgraduate (research)

  Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Transformation of Ageing Apartment Buildings

  This scholarship supports students undertaking research on the development of a Co-design Guide for Transforming Ageing Apartment Buildings

  University of Sydney

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Architecture, Design and Planning Research Scholarship

  University of Sydney

• 47 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Postgraduate Research Scholarship in First Principles Design of Quantum-Active Defects in Semiconductor Materials

  University of Sydney

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Wright Prize in Engineering Design

  University of Melbourne

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Design Global Graduate Scholarship

  University of Melbourne

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• 34 $1,000 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  UQ Women in Action Fund

  Established by the EAIT Faculty with the support of Professor Simon Biggs, Executive Dean in 2015. It is also supported by the School's alumni and friends, this Fund will be used to award and distribu…

  University of Queensland

• 38 $5,000 closed Undergraduate

  Daniel and Helen Gauchat Port Macquarie Award for Rural Medical Students

  The purpose of the Award is to support accommodation fees at Forster College for first year UNSW Medicine Students from a rural area, commencing study at the UNSW Rural Clinical School in Port Macquar…

  University of New South Wales

• 41 $8,000 closed Undergraduate

  David Nunan Rural Residential Scholarship

  The David Nunan Rural Scholarship assists students from a rural area living at one of the Kensington Colleges at UNSW.

  University of New South Wales

• 42 $5,000 closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  Commissioner Hoffman Scholarship

  The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage students to undertake the Master of City Planning program at UNSW School of Built Environment.

  University of New South Wales

• 41 $4,000 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  School of Risk and Actuarial Studies Undergraduate Research Award

  The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage undergraduate coursework students who are considering honours and/or postgraduate research in the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at UNSW in the fut…

  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