Low-income students scholarships in Australia
Scholarships available to low-income students. (503 scholarships, 472 currently open.)
Currently open
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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.
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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…
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Dr Pamela Reisner Scholarship for a Young Achiever
Established in 2026 through a gift from the bequest of Dr Pamela Reisner to the Alumni Friends Fund. Alumni Friends dates back to 1967, when UQ sponsored the formation of an association to foster rela…
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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…
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Dyno Nobel Indigenous Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2021 by Dyno Nobel (formerly Incitec Pivot) to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who face financial hardship. Preference is given to students s…
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Keitha Edith Yates Education Scholarship (KEYES)
The Keitha Edith Yates Education Scholarship (K.E.Y.E.S.) supports an undergraduate student from a regional, rural, or remote area where the cost of residential fees may be a financial barrier to taki…
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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 …
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Frazer Family Foundation Young Achievers Scholarship
This Scholarship was established in 2018 and is maintained on trust by the income generated from an endowment fund established by a donation from the Frazer Family Foundation.
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The Women’s College Young Achievers Residential Scholarship
The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and The Women's College to support Young Achievers to access higher education, with a contribution to residential costs.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Architecture Industry Scholarship
Established in 2022 by a donation from Buchan under the UQef Scholarship Match Initiative. The Scholarship is maintained by an expendable gift from Buchan.
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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.
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Arrow Energy ‘Go Further’ Indigenous Tertiary Scholarship
The Scholarship was established in 2022 and is maintained by an expendable gift from Arrow Energy.
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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.
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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…
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Dr Alan Lan Van Tran and Minh Ha Tran Indigenous Health Education Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2013 and maintained by the Alan Lan Van Tran and Minh Ha Tran Family Endowment Fund.
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Emmanuel College Young Achievers Residential Scholarship
The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and Emmanuel College to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.
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Flannery Foundation Residential Scholarship
In 2019 the Flannery Foundation, under the Create Change Scholarship Match, established an endowment that supports undergraduate scholarships for students from Queensland Regional, Rural or Remote are…
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International House Young Achievers Residential Scholarship
The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and International House to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.
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King’s College Young Achievers Residential Scholarship
The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and King's College to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.
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Morrells’ Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers
Established by Professor Patricia Morrell, UQ Head of the School of Education in 2022.
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Port of Brisbane Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2025 by a gift from Port of Brisbane to support and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students to access and succeed in their tertiary education at UQ. …
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R.D. Arida Residential Scholarship
Established in 2003 and maintained by the income from a bequest from the late Rachid Lahoud Arida.
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Rio Tinto Indigenous Scholarship
This scholarship was initially established in 2017 as part of the UQ Rio Tinto Education Partnership and is maintained by an annual gift from Rio Tinto Services Limited.
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St John’s College Keith and Annette Bennett Engineering Residential Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to assist educationally and financially disadvantaged students who are enrolled in the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program to continue resid…
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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.
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Vanelkay Scholarship
Established in 2026 through a generous gift by an anonymous donor. The Scholarship is maintained by the income from the underlying endowment fund.
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Webuild Indigenous Engineering Scholarship
The Scholarship was established in 2022 and maintained by an annual gift from Webuild, a global construction company. The scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying E…
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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.
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David and Joyce Stabb Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship
Established in 2025 by a gift from Robyn Reid, in memory of David and Joyce Stabb. The scholarship aims to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students' access and success at UQ.
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Kevin and Edna Bond Scholarship Fund
Established in 2025 through the Kevin and Edna Bond Scholarship Endowment Fund, made possible by a generous gift from their descendants. Kevin and Edna Bond were highly respected in their community as…
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St John’s College Bandaranayake-Conaghan Family Residential Scholarship
Established in 2022 by St John's College and the Bandaranayake-Conaghan Family, under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative. The annual distributions of the endowment support a student experi…
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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…
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St John’s College Foundation Residential Scholarship
Established in 2022 by St John's College and the St John's College Foundation, under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative. The annual distributions of the endowment support a student experie…
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UQLA Endowment Fund Scholarship
Established in 2019 by the members of the University of Queensland Law Alumni Association (UQLA) under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by income generated from the endowm…
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Arthur Joseph Deakin Engineering Scholarship
Established in 2025, the Scholarship is funded by the Deakin Bequest and an additional related bequest and maintained on trust by UQ.
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Aurecon Indigenous Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2020 by a donation from Aurecon under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative. The Scholarship is maintained by income generated from the underlying endowmen…
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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.
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Cromwell College Young Achievers Residential Scholarship
The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and Cromwell College to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.
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Engineering Futures Scholarship
The Scholarship was established in 2023 under The Queensland Commitment match, through a generous gift by an anonymous donor who wishes to support engineering students facing financial hardship. The S…
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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…
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St Leo’s College Young Achievers Residential Scholarship
The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and St Leo's College to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.
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UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship
The UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship is funded by The University of Queensland (UQ). Established in 2021, this Scholarship offers students from refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds the opportun…
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Wheatley Bursary
This scholarship was established in 2008 and is maintained from the income of a bequest from the late Marcelle Walden.
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BlueCare Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship
This Scholarship was established in 2026 and is maintained by an annual gift from BlueCare. BlueCare is one of Queensland's largest providers of in-home care, residential aged care and retirement livi…
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Civil Geotechnical Consultants and Dalara Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2025 by a gift from Civil Geotechnical Consultants and the Dalara Foundation to support the education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students.
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Dr Chris Muir Residential Scholarship
Established in 2025 by gifts from Mrs Dymphna Muir and Alumni Friends in honour of Dr Chris Muir, former president of Alumni Friends. Alumni Friends dates back to 1967, when UQ sponsored the formation…
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Emmanuel College Indigenous Residential Scholarship
Established in 2021 by a donation from Emmanuel College under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative. The Scholarship is maintained by income generated from the underlying endowment fund.
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Envato Foundation Indigenous Scholarship
Established in 2025 by a gift from the Envato Foundation to support the education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. (subject to final approval)
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Geoffrey Huey Sattler Indigenous Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2019 by a donation from the Estate of Geoffrey Huey Sattler to honour the life of Geoffrey Huey Sattler. The donation was made under the Create Change Scholarship M…
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International House Residential Scholarship
Since its founding in 1965, International House at The University of Queensland has played a pivotal role in creating a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for students. This Scholarship reinf…
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Alice Siu Medicine Scholarship
Established in 2026 through a gift from Simon and Alice Siu, together with Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland under the Queensland Commitment Scholarship Match Initiative.
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Avant Foundation Medical Scholarship
Established in 2026 through a gift from Avant Services Co Pty Ltd to support students enrolled in UQ's Doctor of Medicine program at the Medical School who are experiencing financial hardship.
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Bundaberg Rural Health Scholarship
Established in 2024 from multiple donors to provide financial support to students undertaking studies at the Bundaberg Regional Clinical Unit.
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Class of 1973 Medicine Scholarship
Established in 2024 through a gift from multiple donors from the Faculty of Medicine Class of 1973, together with Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland under the Queensland Commitment Scholar…
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Class of 1980 Medicine Scholarship
Established in 2026 through a gift from the Faculty of Medicine Class of 1980 together with Alumni Friends under The Queensland Commitment Scholarship Match Initiative. The 1980 class cohort are very …
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Class of 1981 Medical Scholarship
Established in 2024 from multiple donors who graduated in 1981 from the Medical School at the University of Queensland. The Class of 1981 are a group of proud and passionate alumni who seek to break d…
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Clifford and Susan Crittenden Medical Scholarship
Established in 2023 by Susan Crittenden under the Queensland Commitment match initiative. Susan feels passionate about creating opportunities for students to become doctors to ensure the sustainabilit…
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Crawford Family Scholarship
Established in 2024 through a gift from the Crawford family under The Queensland Commitment. The Crawford family grew up in Baralaba, Central Queensland and Rockhampton was the nearest major city. Glo…
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Dr Charles Thelander Medicine Scholarship
Established in 2023 by Dr Rodney Thelander to pay tribute to this grandfather Dr Charles Thelander. Dr Charles Thelander, grew up on a small farm in Yangan near Warwick. Through hard work and persever…
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Dr David Perel Medical Scholarship
Established in 2019 by Dr (Ivan) David Perel who received his medical degree from The University of Queensland, as did his three children. He and his late wife Margaret, have given philanthropically t…
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Dr Nichola Davis Scholarship
Established in 2023 by Medical Indemnity Protection Society in honour and recognition of Dr Nichola Davis for the incredible contribution made to Medicine and the long service to the Medical Indemnity…
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Dr Philip Robinson Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2024 through a gift from Helen Tanner, together with Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland under the Queensland Commitment Scholarship Match Initiative. The scholarship honours…
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Drs Donald and Isobel Perry-Keene Family Scholarship
Established in 2020 by Drs Donald and the late Isobel Perry-Keene through their generosity and belief in supporting others. Both are UQ Class of 1966 medical school graduates who have a long history o…
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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…
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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 …
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Faculty of Medicine Medical Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2018 and is funded by multiple donors who have contributed to the Medicine Scholarship Endowment Fund.
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Frazer Family Foundation Scholarship in Medicine
Established in 2019 by the Frazer Family Foundation under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by income generated from the endowment fund. As Co-Chairs of the 'Not if, when' …
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Gough Family Scholarship for Medical Education
Established in 2019 by Professor Ian Gough AM and Dr Ruth Gough under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by income generated from the endowment fund. Both Professor Gough an…
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Hay Family Scholarship Endowment
The Scholarship was established in 2020 and is maintained by an endowed gift from UQ Alumni, Peter and Margaret Hay under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative to support students aspiring to…
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Joan Lawrence AM Scholarship Endowment
Established in 2020 as part of the UQ Giving Society's "The Next Million Dollar Project". Along with seed-funding provided by Alumni Friends, Adjunct Professor Joan Lawrence AM donated funds to establ…
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Manoharan Family Medical Scholarship
Established in 2023 by Drs Shobhan and Patricia Manoharan under The Queensland Commitment match initiative and maintained by income from the Manoharan Family Medical Scholarship endowment fund. Dr Sho…
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McColl Family Rural Medical Scholarship
Established in 2024 through a gift from Professor Geoff McColl under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative. Professor Geoff McColl, his wife Kathy, and their family wish to set up an endowed …
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Mr and Mrs Ho Engineering Scholarship
The Mr and Mrs Ho Engineering Scholarship was established in 2019 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and is maintained by an endowed gift from an alumnus to honour their parents. Mr …
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Otto and Joan Hirschfeld Scholarship in Medicine
Established in 2022 by Dr Brian Hirschfeld under the Queensland Commitment Scholarship Match. Dr Brian Hirschfeld wishes to commemorate the memory of his parents. His father Dr Otto Hirschfeld was Cha…
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Professor Victoria Atkinson Medical Student Scholarship
Established in 2020 by Professor Victoria Atkinson under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative. Associate Professor Victoria Atkinson was a UQ Class of 1998 MBBS graduate and senior staff spe…