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

• 73 $30,000 rolling Undergraduate

  New Colombo Plan Scholarship

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  University of New South Wales

• 71 $10,000 closes 22 Jun 2026 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

• 65 $10,000 opens in 13d 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

• 62 $12,000 rolling Undergraduate · High school

  John Niland Scholarship

  The purpose of the John Niland Scholarship is to provide students from country high schools in Australia with the opportunity to undertake undergraduate study at UNSW. THERE IS NO APPLICATION REQUIRED…

  University of New South Wales

• 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 / yr rolling 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

• 60 $9,000 / yr rolling 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

• 60 $5,000 opens Jun 2026 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 $4,500 / 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 $10,000 / yr opens in 13d 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

• 56 $5,000 rolling Undergraduate

  UNSW Cyber Security Scholarship

  The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage high-achieving students to undertake a Bachelor of Cyber Security at UNSW Canberra City Campus.

  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 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

• 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

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  Australian National University

• 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

  Koala Indigenous Scholarship in Design

  University of Sydney

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Wright Prize in Engineering Design

  University of Melbourne

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Varney VCA Design and Production Travelling Award

  University of Melbourne

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Design Global Graduate Scholarship

  University of Melbourne

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Design Graduate Pathway Scholarship

  University of Melbourne

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Design Graduate Merit Scholarship

  University of Melbourne

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  DesignInc Positive Legacy of Design Award

  University of Melbourne

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Cranbourne Scholarship in Visual Art

  University of Melbourne

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  AECOM Australia Prize for Urban Design and Landscape Architecture

  University of Melbourne

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Antony Simpson Scholarship in Engineering

  The Antony Simpson Scholarship in Engineering was established at the University of Adelaide in 2025 by a generous donation to the University from Antony Simpson in honour of William 'Devon' Doble, a r…

  University of Adelaide

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Architectus Third Year Grant

  Architectus is an industry leading architecture and design studio specialising in commercial, education, interiors, public, residential, transport, urban design, and planning. The firm has offices in …

  University of Adelaide

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  DesignInc Interior Architecture Grant

  The DesignInc Interior Architecture Grant will be awarded to full-time or part-time Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours) third-year students who have completed 96 units of study. The grant will…

  University of Adelaide

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Wilhelm Ruff Science Grant

  The Wilhelm Ruff Science Grant will be awarded to a student who is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program at Adelaide University. The grant is designed to assist recipients meet the costs associa…

  University of Adelaide

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Ehrenberg Scholarship

  Adelaide University College of Business and Law is offering a one year undergraduate scholarship for an outstanding student enrolling in the Bachelor of Business majoring in Marketing)‚ Bachelor of Bu…

  University of Adelaide

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Kenneth Anesbury First Year Grant

  The Kenneth Anesbury First Year Grant assist student experiencing financial need from the northern suburbs of Adelaide to study an undergraduate degree at Adelaide University. The grant is available t…

  University of Adelaide

• 47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

  Centacare Whyalla Social Work Placement Grant

  The Centacare Whyalla Social Work Placement Grant will be awarded to a student enrolled in a Whyalla based Social Work program at Adelaide University. The grant has been designed to assist students me…

  University of Adelaide

• 47 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework)

  DesignInc Master of Architecture Grant

  The DesignInc Master of Architecture Grant will be awarded to full-time or part-time Adelaide University Master of Architecture students and is designed to complement enrolment in the course ARCH 5004…

  University of Adelaide

• 47 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework) · Undergraduate

  Ziptrak Engineering and Industrial Design Grant

  The Ziptrak Engineering and Industrial Design Grant will be awarded to a student who is enrolled full-time or part-time in one of the listed undergraduate or postgraduate programs at Adelaide Universi…

  University of Adelaide

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• 42 $2,000 closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  Edwin Munro Scholarship in Agricultural Science

  The scholarship was founded in 1941 with a $5000 gift from Mr Edwin Munro.

  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

• 50 $15,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  John Lions Computer Science Honours Award

  The purpose of the Award is to support a high-achieving student undertaking a final year/honours project in Systems or open source at the School of Computer Science & Engineering.

  University of New South Wales

• 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

• 40 $15,000 closed Undergraduate

  UNSW Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering Scholarships for Students Commencing Term 1, 2026

  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

• 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

• 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