High academic achievers scholarships in Australia

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• 94 $60,000 / yr closes 01 Jun 2026 Postgraduate (research)

  HDR Philanthropic Living Stipend Scholarships in Surgery

  On offer, are a selection of philanthropic HDR scholarships in surgery, awarded to exceptional applicants demonstrating outstanding academic merit and research potential. Professor Philip Walker Surge…

  University of Queensland

• 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

• 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

• 80 $36,400 / 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

• 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 $47,500 / 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

• 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

• 75 $37,500 / 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

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

  UQ-Technical University of Munich Travel Bursary

  UQ is funding a limited number of travel bursaries valued at AU$4000 each to support UQ HDR candidates to travel to the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in 2026 for Research Exchange or as part of…

  University of Queensland

• 72 $12,000 / yr rolling 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

• 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 $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 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 $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 $5,000 closes 01 Jul 2026 Postgraduate (coursework)

  Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice International Student Scholarship

  The Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for high achieving international students. Scholars will receive a $5,000 - $10,000 tuition fee scholarship . The …

  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 $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

• 67 $6,000 rolling 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

• 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

• 65 $10,000 rolling 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

• 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 $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

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

  International Onshore Merit Scholarship

  You're eligible if you: are an international student . have previously undertaken a qualification in Australia which has been used for admission to your relevan

  University of Queensland

• 65 $10,000 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Poche Centre for Indigenous Health Research Top-Up Scholarships

  The UQ Poche Centre brings together Indigenous and health expertise across the University, and works collaboratively with Indigenous community organisations and health providers, on improving health o…

  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 $3,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Warren Braxton Bannister Bursaries in Economics

  Established in 2005 and maintained by an endowment from the estate of the late Warren Braxton Bannister.

  University of Queensland

• 62 $7,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  International House Global Residency Scholarship

  Established in 2024 by a gift from International House at The University of Queensland.

  University of Queensland

• 60 $5,000 rolling Postgraduate (coursework)

  Business School Postgraduate Coursework Master’s Scholarship

  This scholarship was established to encourage and support domestic postgraduate coursework students of the Business School by making a contribution towards tuition costs.

  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

• 60 $5,000 opens Aug 2026 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

• 60 $1,000 opens in 16d Postgraduate (coursework)

  Eric W. Peet Memorial Prize in Medical Ethics

  Established in 2010 and maintained by the annual income from a donation by the late Dr Benjamin and Mrs Tamara Cohney in honour of Dr Cohney's illustrious mentor Eric W. Peet F.R.C.S. who trained both…

  University of Queensland

• 60 $5,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  InterFinancial Excellence in Finance and Economics Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2019 by InterFinancial Corporate Finance Ltd and is maintained by an annual gift. The Scholarship is in memory of former colleague, Paul Rogers.

  University of Queensland

• 60 $5,000 rolling Postgraduate (coursework)

  Master of Business Analytics - Public Sector Management Scholarship

  The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and support domestic students who are currently employed in Public Sector organisations by providing accessible and highly relevant digital transformatio…

  University of Queensland

• 60 $1,000 opens in 17d Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Randall Silcock Grant – Round 1

  This grant was established in 1972 and is maintained by an endowment from the estate of the late Randall Gilbert Silcock. This award was recognised by the UQ Senate in 2015.

  University of Queensland

• 60 $2,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Wilhelmina Gladstone Jameson Scholarship

  The Scholarship was established in 1971 by a bequest of approximately $5,000 from the late Wilhelmina Gladstone Jameson and maintained on trust by The University of Queensland

  University of Queensland

• 60 $5,000 opens Aug 2026 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

• 60 $5,000 rolling Undergraduate

  UNSW Law & Justice Undergraduate Criminology and Criminal Justice Excellence Award

  The purpose of the Award is to support high achieving students to undertake the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice program at UNSW. THERE IS NO APPLICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP. STU…

  University of New South Wales

• 59 $4,500 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  EJ Fisher Scholarship

  Established in 2020 as part of the Create Change Scholarship Match Scheme and in collaboration with Alumni Friends, Dr Catherine A Lawrence and Mr Geoff Lawrence have agreed to establish the EJ Fisher…

  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

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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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 47 $4,500 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Ivor A Gill Memorial Scholarship in Agricultural Science

  This scholarship was established in 1954 by a gift of $5 000 from Mrs E. A. Gill in memory of her son Ivor A. Gill.

  University of Queensland

• 32 $1,960 closed Undergraduate

  James and Everingham Bursary

  Founded in 1975 by a gift to the Queensland Agricultural College made by Dr N P Everingham in memory of Anne Elizabeth James and Stephan Nixon Everingham who died in a motor accident in 1973. Anne Eli…

  University of Queensland

• 47 $4,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  Kinnane PhD Bursary in Art History and Museum Studies

  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

• 45 $3,000 closed Honours

  The Mathematics Honours Prize for Women in Algebra and Number Theory

  Established in 2024 by a generous donor to support meritorious woman mathematics students completing their undergraduate program with the intention of enrolling in honours with a focus on algebra and …

  University of Queensland

• 49 $5,500 closed Undergraduate

  Miriam E. Wippell Undergraduate Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 1961 and is maintained by the income from a gift from Miriam E. Wippell, to assist students studying in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science.

  University of Queensland

• 38 $1,000 / yr closed Undergraduate

  Ola Mary Macpherson Prize

  Established in 1991 and maintained from a bequest of $5,000 by the late O. M. Macpherson, the first female to graduate with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the university.

  University of Queensland

• 48 $5,000 closed Undergraduate

  Pacific Seeds Agricultural Scholarship

  Established in 2021 by Pacific Seeds Pty Ltd, to provide support to current students studying in an agriculture related program who have demonstrated academic merit.

  University of Queensland

• 54 $12,000 / yr closed 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

• 38 $1,000 closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  Ralph Doherty Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Contribution to Community

  This prize was established in 2017 in memory of Prof Ralph Doherty and is intended to honour his significant contribution to medical research, the broader community, and his invaluable support of UQ m…

  University of Queensland