Psychology scholarships in Australia

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• 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 16d 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

• 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

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• 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