Education & teaching scholarships in Australia

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• 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

• 73 $29,000 / yr opens in 2d Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship

  The UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship is funded by The University of Queensland (UQ). Established in 2021, this Scholarship offers students from refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds the opportun…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  CRC TiME Top-Up Scholarship

  The Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) offers scholarships of up to 3.5 years duration to eligible higher degree research (HDR) students who participate in …

  University of Queensland

• 65 $4,500 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  A.B. Walkom Scholarship

  Established in 1968 by a gift of $5,000 from A. B. Walkom, DSc Syd., Lecturer in Geology at the University of Queensland from 1913 to 1919, during which time he commenced to build up the University's …

  University of Queensland

• 62 $11,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Frazer Family Foundation Young Achievers Scholarship

  This Scholarship was established in 2018 and is maintained on trust by the income generated from an endowment fund established by a donation from the Frazer Family Foundation.

  University of Queensland

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

  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarships for Faculty of Science

  Established in 2022 by the Faculty of Science, the scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying in the Faculty of Science.

  University of Queensland

• 61 $4,500 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Clyde and Norma Spearritt Scholarship

  This Scholarship was established in 2021 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative through gifts by the family of Clyde and Norma Spearritt in honour of their lifelong commitments to educat…

  University of Queensland

• 61 $4,500 / yr opens Jul 2026 Postgraduate (coursework)

  Crawford Family Scholarship

  Established in 2024 through a gift from the Crawford family under The Queensland Commitment. The Crawford family grew up in Baralaba, Central Queensland and Rockhampton was the nearest major city. Glo…

  University of Queensland

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

  Dr Alan Lan Van Tran and Minh Ha Tran Indigenous Health Education Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2013 and maintained by the Alan Lan Van Tran and Minh Ha Tran Family Endowment Fund.

  University of Queensland

• 61 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Emmanuel College Young Achievers Residential Scholarship

  The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and Emmanuel College to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.

  University of Queensland

• 61 $10,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  International House Young Achievers Residential Scholarship

  The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and International House to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.

  University of Queensland

• 61 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  King’s College Young Achievers Residential Scholarship

  The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and King's College to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.

  University of Queensland

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

  Port of Brisbane Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2025 by a gift from Port of Brisbane to support and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students to access and succeed in their tertiary education at UQ. …

  University of Queensland

• 61 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Rio Tinto Indigenous Scholarship

  This scholarship was initially established in 2017 as part of the UQ Rio Tinto Education Partnership and is maintained by an annual gift from Rio Tinto Services Limited.

  University of Queensland

• 59 $8,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Cromwell College Young Achievers Residential Scholarship

  The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and Cromwell College to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.

  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 $3,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Morrells’ Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers

  Established by Professor Patricia Morrell, UQ Head of the School of Education in 2022.

  University of Queensland

• 59 $8,000 rolling Undergraduate

  St Leo’s College Young Achievers Residential Scholarship

  The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and St Leo's College to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.

  University of Queensland

• 58 $7,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Civil Geotechnical Consultants and Dalara Foundation Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2025 by a gift from Civil Geotechnical Consultants and the Dalara Foundation to support the education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students.

  University of Queensland

• 58 $7,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Envato Foundation Indigenous Scholarship

  Established in 2025 by a gift from the Envato Foundation to support the education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. (subject to final approval)

  University of Queensland

• 57 $6,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Duchesne College Young Achievers Residential Scholarship

  The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and Duchesne College to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.

  University of Queensland

• 57 $6,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Gatton Halls Young Achievers Residential Scholarship

  The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and Gatton Halls to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.

  University of Queensland

• 57 $6,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Grace College Young Achievers Residential Scholarship

  The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and Grace College to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.

  University of Queensland

• 57 $6,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  St John’s College Young Achievers Residential Scholarship

  The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and St John's College to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.

  University of Queensland

• 57 $6,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Union College Young Achievers Residential Scholarship

  The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and Union College to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.

  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

• 55 $4,500 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Commonwealth Bank Indigenous Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2024 by Commonwealth Bank to further their longstanding commitment to the financial wellbeing, education and career pathway opportunities of Aboriginal and Torres S…

  University of Queensland

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

  Frazer Family Foundation Scholarship in Medicine

  Established in 2019 by the Frazer Family Foundation under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by income generated from the endowment fund. As Co-Chairs of the 'Not if, when' …

  University of Queensland

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

  Gough Family Scholarship for Medical Education

  Established in 2019 by Professor Ian Gough AM and Dr Ruth Gough under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by income generated from the endowment fund. Both Professor Gough an…

  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

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

  McColl Family Rural Medical Scholarship

  Established in 2024 through a gift from Professor Geoff McColl under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative. Professor Geoff McColl, his wife Kathy, and their family wish to set up an endowed …

  University of Queensland

• 55 $4,500 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Ngupaiyiko Yammaliko Scholarship

  Established in 2024 by Dr Sharlene Leroy-Dyer, Saltwater Woman, with family ties to the Darug, Awabakal, Garigal and Wiradyuri peoples of NSW. Sharlene is an Aboriginal academic in the UQ Business Sch…

  University of Queensland

• 55 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Santos Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarship

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

  University of Queensland

• 53 Determined annually by the Associate Dea closes 31 May 2026 Undergraduate

  Lowth Geology Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2019 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative in honour of Jacqueline and Thomas Lowth. Jacqueline was a beloved school principal who believed in educat…

  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 money equal to the annual income from th rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Percy Brier Memorial Prize

  Percy Brier (1885-1970) was born in Queensland and studied at Trinity College and the Royal Academy of Music. He was a Brisbane-based organist, choral director, composer, music teacher and music histo…

  University of Queensland

• 53 $3,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  School of Education Scholarship

  Established in 2025 through the generosity of UQ Giving Day donors, to support and inspire students studying to become our next generation of teachers.

  University of Queensland

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  In Memory of Richard Antony Oppen

  This scholarship was created to support students studying music education at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  The John Holt Todd and Florence Todd Scholarship

  A scholarship for students studying vocal teaching and repertoire at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Postgraduate Research Scholarship in the Future of Design Education

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework)

  Ross Waite Parsons Postgraduate Coursework Law Scholarship

  This scholarship aims to promote academic excellence in legal education through the master's programs offered by the Sydney Law School. Learn more.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework) · Undergraduate

  Marion Macaulay Bequest Internship Scholarship in Education and Social Work

  This scholarship aims to support commencing Master of Teaching students in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work who plan to undertake an internship.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Thomas and Ethel Mary Ewing Scholarships (Travelling Research)

  Travel scholarship valued up to $20,000 for master's by research and PhD students at the Sydney School of Education and Social Work.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework)

  Marion Macaulay Bequest Master of Education

  $15,000 postgraduate coursework scholarship to support students to achieve their education goals in the area of humanities.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework) · Undergraduate

  Saint Ignatius College Riverview Independent School Scholarship

  $12,000 scholarship for education students to work at a leading independent school.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework) · Undergraduate

  The Ravenswood Independent Schools Scholarship

  A scholarship for teaching students to work at a leading independent school in the greater Sydney area.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework) · Undergraduate

  International Grammar School Independent School Scholarship

  A scholarship for teaching students to work at the International Grammar School.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework) · Undergraduate

  The Teacher Education Scholarship (Wenona)

  A scholarship for final-year teaching students to work at a leading independent school in the greater Sydney area.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework) · Undergraduate

  Colin Gladstone Harrison Family Scholarship

  A $2,500 scholarship to support final-year primary teaching students at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework) · Undergraduate

  The Shore Teacher Education Scholarship

  $12,000 scholarship for full-time education students in their final year of study.

  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

• 31 At least 4,500 closed Undergraduate

  Dick Sutton Scholarship in Veterinary Science

  Established in 2023 by the generous gift of Associate Professor Peter Sutton in memory of his father, the late Dr Richard (Dick) Sutton, who spent 27 years of his career teaching veterinary pathology …

  University of Queensland

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

  Elizabeth Usher and Sadie Philcox Scholarship in Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy

  Established in 2025 thanks to support from the School of Health and Rehabiltation Sciences, Alumni Friends, and generous community members to support students from diverse backgrounds and to build a s…

  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

• 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

• 28 $1,000 closed Undergraduate

  Webb-Jenkins Veterinary Travel Scholarship in the School of Veterinary Science

  This scholarship was established in 2012 and maintained by gifts from Ms Hilary Huey, who graduated from The University of Queensland with a Diploma in Physical Education in 1970.

  University of Queensland

• 48 $9,000 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  William Ivers Memorial Scholarship

  The Ivers Family established this scholarship in 2023 to support one or more students in memory of Bill Ivers. The Ivers Family hopes to invest in the education of future health and medical profession…

  University of Queensland

• 44 $7,000 closed Undergraduate

  John Hirshman Endowed Travel Award

  This Award was established to encourage final year students in the UNSW Bachelor of Medicine (BMed) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) program to undertake study related to health and/ or medical practices i…

  University of New South Wales

• 40 $3,800 closed Undergraduate

  UNSW Science Vacation Research Scholarship

  The purpose of the UNSW Science Summer Vacation Research Scholarship is to expose highly talented undergraduate students, enrolled in Science or a related discipline, to scientific research and other …

  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