Psychology scholarships in Australia

Australian scholarships in psychology. (41 scholarships, 38 currently open.)

Currently open

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
62 $5,000 / yr rolling Postgraduate (coursework)

Oei Family Scholarship

The Oei Family Scholarship was established in 2018 and maintained by gifts from the Oei Family, in honour of Emeritus Professor Tian Po Sumantri Oei and his contribution to the discipline of psycholog…

University of Queensland
61 $4,500 / yr opens Jul 2026 Postgraduate (coursework)

Emmerson Family Medical Scholarship

Established in 2021 by Professor Brett Emmerson AM and Mrs Alanna Emmerson. Professor Emmerson is a Class of 1979 UQ medical graduate. He and his wife Alanna wish to establish this annual scholarship …

University of Queensland
60 $1,000 opens in 9d Postgraduate (coursework)

Catherine Thorp-Cramb Prize in Doctors' Mental Health

This prize was established in 2017 in memory of Dr Catherine Thorp-Cramb, a graduate of The University of Queensland. The prize was funded by gifts from family, friends and colleagues of Catherine, an…

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 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Disadvantage, Sleep and Mental Health

University of Sydney
53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

Campbell Perry International Research Scholarship

This scholarship supports PhD students in receipt of a primary scholarship in the School of Psychology planning to travel overseas for their research project.

University of Sydney
53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Ecological Assessment of Motivational Disturbances in Dementia

A $41,753 stipend scholarship for a PhD student within the School of Psychology, Faculty of Science to research in the development of ecological assessment of motivation and its disturbances in dement…

University of Sydney
53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

School of Psychology International Travel Scholarship

University of Sydney
47 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Mental Health and Substance Use

A scholarship valued at $35,629 per annum for a PhD student undertaking research into mental health and substance abuse.

University of Sydney
47 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

Scholarship in Mental Health of First Nations People through Pharmacy

Up to $88,522 stipend scholarship to support research into pharmacy to support the mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

University of Sydney
47 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Supporting the Mental Health of First Nations People through Community Pharmacy

University of Sydney
47 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework) · Postgraduate (research)

The Tanya Sackville Memorial Scholarship in Clinical Psychology

This scholarship aims to support second or later year Master of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy students in the Faculty of Science.

University of Sydney
47 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

Lucy Firth Sydney University Postgraduate Scholarship

This scholarship supports PhD students commencing full-time studies in the School of Psychology.

University of Sydney
47 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

Winifred O'Neill Sydney University Postgraduate Scholarship

This scholarship supports postgraduate research students studying in the School of Psychology.

University of Sydney
47 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

PhD Scholarship in the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Tertiary Students

University of Sydney
47 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework)

Lithgow Scholarship for Graduate Diploma in Psychology

A $7,000 scholarship to support Graduate Diploma students in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney.

University of Sydney
47 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

Sally Andrews Honours Scholarship in Psychology

A $7,000 scholarship to support Honours degree students studying psychology within the Faculty of Science.

University of Sydney
47 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Social Psychology

University of Sydney
47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

Elgin Prize in Clinical Psychology

University of Melbourne
47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

MSPS Professional Psychology Scholarship

University of Melbourne
47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

Level Up Psychology Access Scholarship

University of Melbourne
47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

Psychology Student Hardship Bursary

University of Melbourne
47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

Maureen Molloy Prize in Clinical Neuropsychology

University of Melbourne
47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

Melbourne Graduate Scholarship (Applied Psychology)

University of Melbourne
47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

MDHS Scholarship Fund - MSPS Clinical Psychology Student Award

University of Melbourne
47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

MDHS Scholarship Fund - MSPS Clinical Neuropsychology Student Award

University of Melbourne
47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

Myhill Scholarship in Psychology

The Myhill Scholarship in Psychology was established in 2025 at the University of Adelaide after a generous donation from graduate Jim Myhill (B. Ec. 1981) in memory of his parents, Dr John Myhill OAM…

University of Adelaide
47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

ANIKA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN EDUCATION

The Anika Foundation has donated funds to The University of Western Australia (`the University') to create a scholarship to support students studying the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Wellbein…

University of Western Australia
47 Varies rolling PhD

PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Supporting Perinatal Mental Health via Digital Technology - Scholarships - JCU Australia

We are seeking a motivated and qualified candidate for a fully-funded PhD scholarship as part of an NHMRC Investigator Grant project

James Cook University
47 Varies rolling Undergraduate

CQUniCares Psychology Rise Up Scholarship

CQUniversity
47 Varies rolling PhD · Postgraduate (coursework)

Wendy Hyslop Memorial Scholarship

The University of Newcastle, Australia Study Undergraduate Postgraduate International Pathways PhD and Research Masters New Students Scholarships Research Research impact Research stories Partner with…

University of Newcastle
47 Varies rolling PhD · Postgraduate (coursework)

Friends of the University Lorna George Memorial Scholarship for Allied Health and Psychology

The University of Newcastle, Australia Study Undergraduate Postgraduate International Pathways PhD and Research Masters New Students Scholarships Research Research impact Research stories Partner with…

University of Newcastle
43 Varies rolling Honours

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Undergraduate Psychology Scholarship

A $21,000 scholarship for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island person undertaking an undergraduate psychology degree at the University of Sydney.

University of Sydney
43 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework) · Undergraduate

Kemp Family Aboriginal Psychology Grant

The Kemp Family Aboriginal Psychology Grant is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate psychology programs at any year level. The Grant fu…

University of Adelaide
43 Varies rolling PhD · Postgraduate (coursework)

Justice Health Custodial Health Excellence Scholarship

The University of Newcastle, Australia Study Undergraduate Postgraduate International Pathways PhD and Research Masters New Students Scholarships Research Research impact Research stories Partner with…

University of Newcastle
43 Varies rolling PhD · Postgraduate (coursework)

We Care NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Psychology Scholarship

The University of Newcastle, Australia Study Undergraduate Postgraduate International Pathways PhD and Research Masters New Students Scholarships Research Research impact Research stories Partner with…

University of Newcastle
43 Varies rolling PhD · Postgraduate (coursework)

We Care NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Master of Clinical Psychology Scholarship

The University of Newcastle, Australia Study Undergraduate Postgraduate International Pathways PhD and Research Masters New Students Scholarships Research Research impact Research stories Partner with…

University of Newcastle

Recently closed

42 $2,000 closed Postgraduate (coursework)

ACISA Stress and Trauma Scholarship

Established in 2008 and maintained by funds donated from the Australian Critical Incident Stress Association Inc (ACISA).

University of Queensland
45 $3,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

Dr Belinda Lloyd Memorial Translational Research Travel Grant

The Dr Belinda Lloyd Memorial Translational Research Travel Grant was established and endowed in 2023 in memory of Dr Belinda Lloyd, a celebrated academic and passionate advocate for vulnerable people…

University of Queensland
42 $5,000 closed Honours

Samar Memorial Honours Award

The purpose of the Award is to support an Honours Award to encourage UNSW Law students to have strength, resilience and perseverance in their study and practice of law.

University of New South Wales