Sciences scholarships in Australia

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• 79 $7,232 closes 31 May 2026 Postgraduate (research)

  Peter Whiteman Memorial Bursary

  Established in 1987 by a fund of some $11,000 raised by colleagues and friends in memory of Associate Professor Peter Carlile Whiteman, Reader in Tropical Agronomy at the University of Queensland, who…

  University of Queensland

• 78 $47,500 closes in 16 days Postgraduate (research)

  Restoring the identity of Country with cultural fire: Building resilient agricultural landscapes

  Project 1: Analysis and Interpretation of Indigenous Cultural fire and Landscape Management Data Project 2: Cultural Burning Practices - Field Research and Data Generation You will be supported on cam…

  University of Queensland

• 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

• 76 $15,000 closes in 20 days Undergraduate

  TagEnergy Future Leaders Indigenous Scholarship

  The purpose of the Scholarship is to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent students studying at the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law & Justice or UNSW Busi…

  University of New South Wales

• 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

• 75 $10,000 closes 01 Jun 2026 Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Science Global Ambassador Scholarships - China

  You're eligible if you: are an International student are a citizen and resident of mainland China are commencing your first semester at UQ are commencing an app

  University of Queensland

• 74 $3,500 closes 31 May 2026 Undergraduate

  James Conway Langdon Scholarship in Veterinary Science

  This scholarship was established in 1999, after being administered since 1975 by the Trust Company of Australia Limited, through a bequest by the late James Conway Langdon.

  University of Queensland

• 72 $5,000 closes 31 May 2026 Undergraduate

  Graham and Valmai Burnett Placement Scholarship

  Established in 2025 and maintained by the proceeds of the Graham and Valmai Burnett Fund (Douglas Fund).

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Alumina Industry Scholarship

  The Alumina Industry Scholarship was established in 2020 under the Create Change Scholarship Match and Dow Chemical Challenge and is maintained by a gift from AQW Inc to encourage and support outstand…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Barbara Hebden Music Bursary

  This scholarship was established in 2016 by an endowed bequest from the estate of UQ alumna and music critic, Barbara Jean Hebden OAM (BA 1952).

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  D.P. Singhal Travel Grant

  Established in 1995 from a fund that includes a bequest of $25,000 to the University under the will of the late Professor D.P. Singhal, who taught Indian History at the University for 25 years, and do…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Howard F. and Gladys Sleath Scholarship

  Established in 1998 following Howard Sleath's bequest of 50% of his estate to the University of Queensland. Mr Howard Sleath was well-known to instrumentalists throughout Australia for the excellence …

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Kingshott Cassidy Poetry Award

  The scholarship was established in 2010 and is maintained by a bequest from the estate of Dorothy Susan Cassidy who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1980 and a Master of Arts in 1986.

  University of Queensland

• 70 $2,000 closes 31 May 2026 Undergraduate

  Internationalisation Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2016 from a generous gift to The University of Queensland by Dr Lee Boon Yang in 2014 to promote internationalisation of the UQ Veterinary Program.

  University of Queensland

• 70 $3,000 closes in 2d Undergraduate

  Kay Campbell Scholarship - Winter Research Program

  Established in 2011 and maintained on trust through a donation from Dr Keith Moody in memory of his sister who generously gave the gift of her body to the Body Donor program.

  University of Queensland

• 70 $5,000 closes 01 Jun 2026 Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Science International Scholarships

  You're eligible if you: are an international student are commencing your first semester at UQ are commencing an approved UQ Faculty of Science program (minimum

  University of Queensland

• 70 $20,000 / yr opens Jun 2026 Undergraduate

  UQ Ramsay Undergraduate Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2019 with support from The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation. The scholarships are intended for academic high-achievers who desire to make a difference in the …

  University of Queensland

• 68 $6,250 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Osiecki Scholarship for Classics

  Established during 2014 by Mr Henry Osiecki and Dr Vera Osiecki, via Bio Concepts Pty Ltd, and maintained by an annual income from the Osiecki Scholarship for Classics Endowment.

  University of Queensland

• 67 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Paula and Tony Kinnane Music Scholarship

  The scholarship was established in 2016 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

• 67 $6,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  University of Queensland and St Leo's College Music Achievement Scholarship

  The scholarship was established in 2009 for the purpose of encouraging meritorious students who are enrolled in studies in music and are residents of St Leo's College. The scholarship is maintained by…

  University of Queensland

• 66 $5,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  The Hyun Family Korea Scholarship

  Established in 2022 by Hanwoori Restaurant Pty Ltd and The University of Queensland to encourage a new generation of Australian Korean Studies scholars to undertake exchange, broadening their understa…

  University of Queensland

• 66 $5,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Professor Chwei-Liang Chiou Scholarship

  Established in 2022 by the Chiou Family in honour of the late Professor Chwei-Liang Chiou, who taught within the UQ School of Political Science and International Studies for over 40 years. This schola…

  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

• 65 $4,500 closes 31 May 2026 Undergraduate

  Bethwyn Todd Scholarship for Women in Science

  You're eligible if you: are a female student are a domestic student are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program in STEM administered by the Faculty of Sc

  University of Queensland

• 65 $10,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  CSIRO Indigenous STEM Endowment Scholarship

  The Scholarship was established in 2024 and is maintained on trust to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to achieve educational success through completing studies at UQ, and to supp…

  University of Queensland

• 64 $20,000 / yr opens Oct 2026 Undergraduate

  UQ Ramsay Merit Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2021 with support from The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation. The purpose of the Scholarship is to support students currently undertaking a program with an ext…

  University of Queensland

• 63 $8,000 rolling Postgraduate (coursework)

  Tyree Nuclear Masters Travel Award

  The purpose of the Award is to support nuclear masters students with travel and associated costs for personal development.

  University of New South Wales

• 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 $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

• 61 $4,500 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Vincent and Carmel Forgione Scholarship in Philosophy

  Established in 2022 by way of gift from Dr Ross Forgione in memory of his parents, Vincent and Carmel Forgione to acknowledge their lives and ongoing legacy. The Donor wishes to support a scholarship …

  University of Queensland

• 61 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate · High school

  Mike Brungs Scholarship for Women in Chemical Engineering

  This scholarship is to support women from a social or educational disadvantaged background in their undergraduate Chemical Engineering degree. How to Apply There are many ways to be considered for the…

  University of New South Wales

• 60 $5,000 opens in 20d Undergraduate

  John Nesbit Scholarship for Biomedical Sciences

  Established in 2023 from the bequest of John Nesbit.

  University of Queensland

• 60 $9,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  St John's College Doug Porter Health Sciences Residential Scholarship

  Established in 2022 by St John's College and a group of peers of Doug Porter, under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative. The annual distributions of the endowment support a student experien…

  University of Queensland

• 59 $8,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Boeing Defence Indigenous Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2021 by Boeing Defence Australia Ltd to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who face financial hardship.

  University of Queensland

• 59 $4,500 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Cynthia Burnett Travel Scholarship

  Established in 2018 by Cynthia Burnett to foster learning of multiple European languages.

  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 $4,500 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Michael Lattke Scholarship in Studies in Religion

  Established in 2019 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initative and maintained by the Irmtraud Petersson and Michael Lattke Scholarship Endowment fund.

  University of Queensland

• 59 $4,500 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Michael Lattke Studies in Religion Scholarship

  The scholarship was established in 2019 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and is maintained by the Irmtraud Petersson and Michael Lattke Scholarship Endowment fund.

  University of Queensland

• 59 $4,500 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  St John’s College Keith Entwistle Residential Scholarship

  Established in 2022 by St John's College and Mr Greg and Mrs Wendy O'Meara in honour of Keith Entwistle AM, under the Create Change Scholarship Match initiative. Keith was a graduate of The University…

  University of Queensland

• 58 $3,800 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century Undergraduate Research Scholarships

  The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century explores how weather in Australia is being reshaped by climate change. The Centre offers highly competitive scholarships intended to pr…

  University of New South Wales

• 57 Annual income from the fund closes 31 May 2026 Undergraduate

  Renatus Ebersohn Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2008 and is maintained from the income of a bequest from the late Margaretha Ebersohn.

  University of Queensland

• 56 $5,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Codebots Indigenous Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2020 and is maintained by an annual gift from Codebots.

  University of Queensland

• 56 $2,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Faculty of Science Placement Enabling Grant

  This grant provides financial assistance to Faculty of Science undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students who undertake a work integrated learning (WIL) placement as a requirement of an academ…

  University of Queensland

• 56 $1,000 rolling Postgraduate (research)

  School of Music HDR Scholarship

  The School of Music provides all confirmed candidates with up to $2,000 (for PhD) or $1,000 (for MPhil) of research support funding over the duration of their HDR candidature. The funding is to help y…

  University of Queensland

• 56 $5,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Peter Bega Environment Scholarship

  The purpose of the Scholarship is to support and encourage students to undertake study in environmental science with the UNSW School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences. This scholarship i…

  University of New South Wales

• 56 $5,000 rolling Undergraduate · High school

  School of Chemical Engineering High Achiever Award

  The School of Chemical Engineering High Achiever Award was established to encourage high school leavers to enrol in either Chemical Engineering or Industrial Chemistry in the School of Chemical Engine…

  University of New South Wales

• 56 $5,000 rolling Undergraduate · High school

  School of Computer Science & Engineering Scholarships for Students Commencing Term 1, 2026

  The School of Computer Science & Engineering Scholarships have been established to encourage recent high school leavers to commence an undergraduate degree program in the School of Computer Science an…

  University of New South Wales

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

  Baidam Indigenous Scholarship

  Established in 2020 by a donation from Baidam Solutions Pty Ltd. The donation was made under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative. The scholarship is maintained by income generated from the …

  University of Queensland

• 55 $4,500 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Joanne Tompkins and Alan Lawson Scholarship

  The Joanne Tompkins and Alan Lawson Scholarship was established in 2020 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by the Joanne Tompkins and Alan Lawson Scholarship Endowment…

  University of Queensland

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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

• 43 $4,000 closed Undergraduate

  Anastasios and Evangelia Lavidis Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2024 by a gift from Associate Professor Nickolas Lavidis under the Create Change match initiative and maintained by income from The Anastasios and Evangelia Lavidis…

  University of Queensland

• 47 $4,500 closed Undergraduate

  Angus Baxter Scholarship

  This scholarship is awarded to the applicant showing greatest merit as demonstrated by: academic achievement in courses undertaken in first year of the program demonstrated financial circumstances as …

  University of Queensland

• 47 $4,500 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Anita McCrossin and Bazil Muir Undergraduate Scholarship Endowment

  Established in 2020 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative through gifts by the family of Anita McCrossin and Bazil Muir in honour of their studies within the Bachelor of Arts.

  University of Queensland

• 49 $5,500 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Betty Fletcher Memorial Travelling Scholarship

  Established in 1992 as a memorial to Betty Fletcher, foundation Patron of the Friends of Antiquity and generous benefactor of the Department of Classics and Ancient History. Until 2019, the Scholarshi…

  University of Queensland

• 37 $4,500 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Childers & District Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association Scholarship

  This scholarship supports coursework students in agriculture-related programs, with a preference for students majoring in horticulture and students from Childers.

  University of Queensland

• 48 $5,000 closed Undergraduate

  Costa Berries Scholarship in Horticultural Science

  If you're successful, Costa Berry may also offer you vacation employment at one of their sites during the scholarship.

  University of Queensland

• 38 $1,000 / yr closed Postgraduate (research) · Honours

  Daniel Walker McLeod Bursary

  This scholarship was established in 1963 by a gift of $4,000 from Miss J.A. McLeod, Mrs E.M. Stitt, and Miss G.E. McLeod. It is in memoriam of their brother Daniel Walker McLeod, grazier, of Glen Alvo…

  University of Queensland

• 43 $4,500 / yr closed Undergraduate

  David Dunlop Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2019 by Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc. under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative in honour of David Dunlop, a graduate of The Univer…

  University of Queensland

• 50 $6,500 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Denis J. Murphy Memorial Scholarship

  Established in 1990 in memory of the late Denis Joseph Murphy, a past Reader in History at The University of Queensland and maintained by the income from a fund established by the donations of friends…

  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

• 35 $500 closed Undergraduate

  Downing Brothers Bursary

  The bursary was established with a $3,000 bequest from William Downing who died on 25 November 1958.

  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 $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

• 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

• 47 $4,500 closed Undergraduate

  Emeritus Professor RD Milns AM Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

  Established in 2020 by Alumni Friends Society under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative in memory of Emeritus Professor RD Milns AM, the Scholarship is maintained by income generated from E…

  University of Queensland

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

  Emeritus Professor Robin Powell Coursework Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2023 through a gift from Dr Peter Clark Ryan and fellow donors, together with Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland under the Queensland Commitment Scholar…

  University of Queensland

• 38 $5,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Everick Heritage Scholarship for Indigenous Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

  This Scholarship was established by the School of Social Science through the support of the Everick Foundation to provide opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to pursue …

  University of Queensland

• 47 $4,500 closed Undergraduate

  The Ewing Scholarship

  The Scholarships were established in 2016 and are maintained on trust by the income from a bequest from the late Mr Alexander Gordon Ewing. Mr Ewing was a student at Gatton campus when it was the Quee…

  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

• 35 May vary closed Honours

  George Essex Evans Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 1972 by a bequest from the late Miss Anne Basilea Valentina Evans in memory of her brother George Essex Evans. The object of the scholarship is to assist an outstan…

  University of Queensland

• 42 $2,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  George Georges Research Scholarship

  The scholarship is supported from an endowment established through gifts from the Palm Sunday Rally for Peace and Nuclear Disarmament, and many individual and organisational donors, in recognition of …

  University of Queensland

• 58 $20,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  Google PhD Fellowships

  Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the academic community is a top priority at Google. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of …

  University of Queensland

• 37 $4,500 / yr closed Undergraduate

  HASS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2020 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and is maintained by the HASS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Endowment Fund.

  University of Queensland

• 41 $8,000 closed Undergraduate

  HUB24 Regional QLD Technology Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2015 and maintained by an annual gift from HUB24, previously Agility Applications.

  University of Queensland