Low-income students scholarships in Australia
Scholarships available to low-income students. (462 scholarships, 460 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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Emmanuel College Residential Scholarship
Established in 2026, to support regional, rural or remote undergraduate students who are experiencing financial hardship.
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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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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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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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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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Berlin Residency Award
This scholarship, supported by donors Adjunct Professor Ian Kemidh AM, Ms Roxanne Martens, Mr Simon Hewitt and Ms Maria Crealey, will allocate support and encourage postgraduate students to engage in …
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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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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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King’s College Colin and Betty Elworthy Residential Scholarship
Established in 2021 by King's College under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by income generated from the endowment fund.
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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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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.
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UQef Residential Scholarship
Established in 2006, the UQef Residential Scholarship supports students from regional, rural or remote areas of Queensland experiencing financial hardship with the cost of residential fees.
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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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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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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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Duchesne College Dr Margaret Grant (DC’57) Residential Scholarship Bursary
Established in 2023 by Christine McDonald OAM under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative the annual distributions of the endowment support students experiencing financial hardship with the c…
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Duchesne College Residential Scholarship Bursary
Established in 2021 by Duchesne College under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative, the annual distributions of the endowment support students experiencing financial hardship with the cost o…
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Duchesne College Wright Family Residential Scholarship Bursary
Established in 2025 by Amanda Wright and Simon Keyser under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative, the annual distributions of the endowment support students experiencing financial hardship w…
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Duchesne College Young Achievers Residential Scholarship
The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and Duchesne 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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Grace College Young Achievers Residential Scholarship
The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and Grace College to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.
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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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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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St John’s College Young Achievers Residential Scholarship
The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and St John's College to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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Union College Young Achievers Residential Scholarship
The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and Union College to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.
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Ronald Stewart and Dorothy Lucinda Pennycuik HDR STEM Travel Scholarship
Through their gift, Alumni Friends through The Dr Pamela Reisner Bequest, wish to support HDR students in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) at UQ to travel as part of their research at …
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Trevor Heath OAM Rural Scholarship
Established in 2025 by gifts from multiple donors to honour the legacy of a pioneering veterinarian whose leadership as Dean of UQ's School of Veterinary Sciences from 1973 to 1980 reflected deep rega…