High academic achievers scholarships in Australia

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• 92 $273,000 / yr closes 31 Dec 2026 Postgraduate (research)

  Alliance for Healthy Ageing (AHA) in Western Queensland - PhD or MPhil Top-Up Scholarship

  Supervisor: Professor Claire Jackson Associate supervisor: Dr Caroline Nicholson The AHA aims to prevent, delay or reverse frailty in the community. Utilising a multidisciplinary, integrated, digitall…

  University of Queensland

• 92 $35,000 / yr closes in 25 days Postgraduate (research)

  Charles M. Lilley Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2025 and is supported from funds held on trust by Perpetual Trustee Company Limited (Perpetual), from the Will of the late Charles Mitford Lilley, who was a medical…

  University of Queensland

• 84 $15,000 closes 30 Jun 2027 Postgraduate (research)

  The ARC Centre for Climate-Resilient Water has 7 projects across three universities with three themes spanning Collaborative Governance (and Climate Scenario Modelling), Reliable Water and Future Precincts

  Supervisor: Professor Steven Kenway The ARC Training Centre for Climate-Resilient Water is recruiting PhD candidates to join a national research program addressing critical water challenges in a chang…

  University of Queensland

• 83 $10,000 closes in 21 days Postgraduate (research)

  UQ Agricultural Studies Travel Award

  Through their gift, Dr Madeleine Hamon, wishes to support HDR student/s to gain agricultural field experience at the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability.

  University of Queensland

• 82 $107,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  New Colombo Plan Scholarship

  The New Colombo Plan (NCP) is an initiative of the Australian Government that aims to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia and strengthen our relationships through study and work placement …

  University of Queensland

• 82 $12,000 / yr closes 20 Nov 2026 Undergraduate

  UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship

  UQ Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship is part of the UQ Academic Scholarship program. The scholarship was established in 2009 and is maintained by funds from The University of Queensland and donors.

  University of Queensland

• 81 $10,000 closes 29 Nov 2026 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

• 81 $39,220 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Research project scholarship

  This scholarship supports you to complete a higher degree by research while focusing on a specific project. Explore the projects to find one that suits your research interests. View all projects avail…

  University of Queensland

• 80 $7,000 closes in 11 days Honours

  The Matthew McLennan and Richard Howes Outstanding Honours Collaboration Scholarship

  This scholarship encourages collaboration and teamwork between high-performing Honours students from the UQ Business School and School of Economics at The University of Queensland.

  University of Queensland

• 80 $15,000 / yr closes in 11 days Postgraduate (research)

  Michael Nefedov PhD Scholarship

  Through his gift, Michael Nefedov wishes to support teaching and research at UQ through a PhD top-up scholarship for a candidate undertaking cancer research.

  University of Queensland

• 80 $6,250 closes in 10 days 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

• 79 $5,500 closes in 10 days 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

• 78 $10,000 / yr closes in 7d Undergraduate

  Dalio Philanthropies Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2021 and is maintained by an endowed gift from the Dalio Family Fund, Inc to encourage and support outstanding students in an Approved Program at UQ, through financ…

  University of Queensland

• 78 $10,000 / yr closes in 7d Undergraduate

  Liveris Academy Undergraduate Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2019 by Andrew and Paula Liveris and is maintained by the income generated from an endowed fund.

  University of Queensland

• 78 $10,000 / yr closes in 7d Undergraduate

  Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholarship

  The scholarship was established in 2020 and is maintained by an endowed gift from The Stavros Niarchos Foundation.

  University of Queensland

• 77 $49,220 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarships

  These scholarships include a living stipend to support you as you complete a research project for your Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy or a research-focused professional doctorate at UQ.

  University of Queensland

• 77 $4,000 closes in 8 days Postgraduate (research)

  Guilford Bell Scholarship

  This HDR travel scholarship was established in 2009 and is maintained by a bequest from the late Orme Augusta Marsh. The purpose of the scholarship is to support a Higher Degree by Research candidate …

  University of Queensland

• 77 $4,500 / yr closes in 10 days 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

• 77 $10,000 closes in 11 days Undergraduate

  Santos Earth Science Scholarship

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

  University of Queensland

• 77 $6,000 closes 20 Nov 2026 Undergraduate

  UQ Excellence Scholarship

  UQ Excellence Scholarship is part of the UQ Academic Scholarship program. This scholarship was established in 2008 and is maintained by funds from The University of Queensland and donors.

  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 $12,000 closes 30 Sep 2026 Undergraduate · High school

  Jillian Segal Scientia Scholarship - Term 1, 2027

  The UNSW Scientia Scholarships Program is open to recent high school leavers commencing an undergraduate coursework degree in Term 1, 2027. The program recognises exceptional academic achievement and …

  University of New South Wales

• 75 $10,000 closes 09 Oct 2026 Undergraduate

  33rd UQ Senate Create Change Residential Scholarship

  The purpose of the 33 rd UQ Senate Create Change Residential Scholarship is to encourage and support high achieving students experiencing financial hardship to undertake undergraduate studies and live…

  University of Queensland

• 75 $39,220 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Fellowship support scheme scholarships

  These scholarships are funded by the Australian Government to assist PhD students with their living costs and tuition fees.

  University of Queensland

• 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

• 74 $3,500 closes 30 Sep 2026 Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Ceridwen Indigenous Scholarship

  Established in 1999 and augmented by gifts from Ceridwen Greenfield and friends.

  University of Queensland

• 73 $5,000 closes in 4d Postgraduate (research)

  Douglas H.K. Lee Family Scholarship

  This scholarship was founded in 1987 by a series of gifts from Dr D. H. K. Lee, Foundation Professor of Physiology at UQ.

  University of Queensland

• 73 $5,000 closes in 4d Postgraduate (research)

  William Nathaniel Robertson Scholarship

  The scholarship was founded in 1984 by a bequest of $10,000 under the will of Clara Joan Roe, in memory of her father, William Nathaniel Robertson, Vice-Chancellor of the University 1926-1938.

  University of Queensland

• 72 $12,000 / yr rolling 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

• 72 $10,000 / yr closes in 7d Undergraduate

  Saudi Aramco Excellence Scholarship in Engineering, Science and Maths

  The Scholarship was established in 2021 and is maintained by an endowed gift from Saudi Aramco.

  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 Honours

  The Archibald Scholarship

  This scholarship was founded in 1911 by an initial gift of $1,000 from the beneficiaries in the estate of the late Honourable John Archibald, MLC. The Archibald Scholarship is maintained by an endowme…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Honours

  Business School Honours Tuition Fee Reduction Scholarship

  The purpose of this scholarship is to attract and encourage high-achieving students to the Business School Honours program.

  University of Queensland

• 71 $4,500 / yr closes in 17 days Undergraduate · Honours

  Cedric E.K. Hampson AO Scholarship

  Established in 2026, through a gift to UQ from Alumni Friends, the extended Hampson family, John McKenna, and other donors. Cedric E.K. Hampson AO was an esteemed figure in Queensland's legal communit…

  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

• 71 $10,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Eric Joseph & Kathleen Anne Barbach Bursary

  Established in 2023 and maintained by an annual gift from an endowment established within the Perpetual Foundation in the memory of Eric Joseph and Kathleen Anne Barbach.

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Honours

  FitzGerald Scholarship

  This Scholarship was founded in 2018 by a gift from Dr Vince FitzGerald AO, the FitzGerald Scholarship is maintained by an endowment fund which is open to further gifts.

  University of Queensland

• 71 $4,500 / yr closes in 10 days Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  UQ Singapore Alumni Excellence Scholarship

  Established in 2017 by Alumni of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law in Singapore as an endowed prize. In 2026, the award was converted to an endowed scholarship.

  University of Queensland

• 70 $20,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Bert and Vera Thiess Scholarship in Civil Engineering

  The Bert and Vera Thiess Scholarship in Civil Engineering was established in 2019 and is maintained by a gift from the Bert and Vera Thiess Foundation.

  University of Queensland

• 70 $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

• 69 $4,500 / yr closes 09 Oct 2026 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

• 69 $8,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Wheatley Bursary

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

  University of Queensland

• 68 $6,500 rolling 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

• 68 $1,000 closes in 10 days Postgraduate (research)

  Donald Tugby Postgraduate Archaeological Research Prize

  Established in 2010 and maintained by the income of an endowment gift of $23,000 from Dr Donald Tugby, who taught anthropology at The University of Queensland from 1958 to 1986. Dr Tugby introduced st…

  University of Queensland

• 68 $15,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Lendlease Women in Civil Engineering Scholarship

  Established in 2024 and maintained by an annual gift from Lendlease.

  University of Queensland

• 67 $1,250 closes 29 Nov 2026 Undergraduate · Honours

  Geoffrey Joseph Kuskie Prize

  The prize was established in 2020 and is maintained by a bequest from the estate of the late Violet Kuskie, in memory of her husband Geoffrey Joseph Kuskie.

  University of Queensland

• 67 $14,000 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  PhD Economics Top-Up scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student

  This Top-Up Scholarship encourages and supports Australian Indigenous PhD students to undertake research at the School of Economics at The University of Queensland.

  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 Postgraduate (coursework)

  Business School Master of Business Analytics – Women in STEM Scholarship

  The Postgraduate Coursework Master's Scholarship was established to encourage and support high performing women to undertake postgraduate study related to digital transformation, thus retaining and im…

  University of Queensland

• 66 $12,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Hatch Engineering Merit Scholarship

  The Scholarship was established in 2022 and is maintained by an annual gift from Hatch.

  University of Queensland

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• 47 $10,000 closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  Aquatec Maxcon Scholarship

  This Scholarship was established in 2019 and is maintained by an annual gift from Aquatec Maxcon.

  University of Queensland

• 43 $6,092 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Chemical Engineering Student Society Scholarship

  Established in 1993 and maintained by the income from a fund provided by the Chemical Engineering Student Society

  University of Queensland

• 39 $3,143 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Chin Family Trust Prize in Engineering and Computing

  In honour of the Chin family and the opportunities Jack Chin has had in China and Australia that led to his successful career, this endowed annual prize has been established to support and provide opp…

  University of Queensland

• 39 $1,051 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Ed Parchimowicz Prize in Civil Engineering

  Established in 2004 in memory of Ed Parchimowicz, a civil engineer, and former UQ Engineering Manager who died in 2002. The prize is maintained by the income from a fund subscribed by organisations an…

  University of Queensland

• 48 $5,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  Helen Kay PhD Scholarship

  Established by donations from Marie and Alf Berry in memory of their granddaughter Helen Kay, a postgraduate research student who died in 1999 while completing her degree, the scholarship commemorates…

  University of Queensland

• 36 $2,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Ming Leung Scholarship

  The IChemE Ming Leung Scholarship was established in 1993 by the Queensland Branch of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) to encourage a meritorious student who is undertaking third year st…

  University of Queensland

• 54 $12,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  John Douglas Forbes Nesbit Graduate Scholarship in Mathematics (Non-needs based)

  This scholarship is a HDR top-up Scholarship to support mathematics students at the School of Mathematics and Physics.

  University of Queensland

• 47 $10,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Julia-Mary Lane Memorial Scholarship

  The Scholarship was established in 2026 through a gift from Samuel Redhead to honour the memory of the late Julia-Mary Lane, a former UQ student and inspiring friend whose passion for adventuring and …

  University of Queensland

• 47 $10,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  L3Harris Scholarship in Engineering

  The Scholarship was established in 2012 and is maintained by an annual gift from L3 Harris. L3 Harris may also offer: thesis mentoring an ambassadorial role vacation employment at any L3 Harris site w…

  University of Queensland

• 53 $10,000 / yr closed Postgraduate (research)

  Lynette Wo Scholarship

  This scholarship has been established in memory of Lynette Wei Hung Wo by family and friends. The scholarship was established to encourage research into rare cancers, particularly mucosal melanoma in …

  University of Queensland

• 39 $3,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  Nancy Jones Travelling Scholarship

  This HDR travel scholarship was established in 1998 by a bequest from the estate of the late Raymond Benjamin Jones to commemorate the name of his late wife, Nancy Jones.

  University of Queensland

• 48 $5,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  RD Kitchen Scholarship

  This HDR travel scholarship was established in 2007 and is maintained by annual earnings from the RD Kitchen Perpetual Endowment Fund.

  University of Queensland

• 42 $5,000 / yr closed Undergraduate · Honours

  RJ ‘Gus’ Wiles Chemical Engineering Scholarship for Overseas Study

  This scholarship was established in 2011 and is maintained by the income from the Robert 'Gus' Wiles Scholarship Endowment Fund.

  University of Queensland

• 52 $20,000 / yr closed 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

• 47 $10,000 closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  UNSW Law Postgraduate Coursework Academic Excellence Scholarship

  The Scholarship has been established to encourage high achieving students to apply for the Faculty's postgraduate Master of Law program.

  University of New South Wales

• 43 $6,000 closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  The Faculty of Law Juris Doctor Scholarship for Academic Excellence

  The Scholarship is established to assist high achieving students to undertake the Juris Doctor Program at UNSW.

  University of New South Wales

• 47 $10,000 closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  The Faculty of Law & Justice Juris Doctor Scholarship for Indigenous Students

  The Faculty of Law & Justice Juris Doctor (JD) Scholarship for Indigenous Students was established to assist high achieving Indigenous students to undertake the Juris Doctor Program at UNSW.

  University of New South Wales