Education & teaching scholarships in Australia
Australian scholarships in education & teaching. (210 scholarships, 200 currently open.)
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. …
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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.
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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.
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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…
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Morrells’ Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers
Established by Professor Patricia Morrell, UQ Head of the School of Education in 2022.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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' …
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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In Memory of Richard Antony Oppen
This scholarship was created to support students studying music education at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
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The John Holt Todd and Florence Todd Scholarship
A scholarship for students studying vocal teaching and repertoire at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
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Postgraduate Research Scholarship in the Future of Design Education
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Marion Macaulay Bequest Master of Education
$15,000 postgraduate coursework scholarship to support students to achieve their education goals in the area of humanities.
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Saint Ignatius College Riverview Independent School Scholarship
$12,000 scholarship for education students to work at a leading independent school.
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The Ravenswood Independent Schools Scholarship
A scholarship for teaching students to work at a leading independent school in the greater Sydney area.
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International Grammar School Independent School Scholarship
A scholarship for teaching students to work at the International Grammar School.
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The Teacher Education Scholarship (Wenona)
A scholarship for final-year teaching students to work at a leading independent school in the greater Sydney area.
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Colin Gladstone Harrison Family Scholarship
A $2,500 scholarship to support final-year primary teaching students at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
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The Shore Teacher Education Scholarship
$12,000 scholarship for full-time education students in their final year of study.
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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,…