Rural & regional students scholarships in Australia
Scholarships available to rural & regional students. (229 scholarships, 215 currently open.)
Currently open
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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…
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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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UNSW Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering Scholarships for Students Commencing Term 1, 2027
The UNSW Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering Scholarships aim to support students undertaking study in the School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering at UNSW. By applying to the UNSW Mi…
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UNSW Engineering Rural Scholarships Program for Students Commencing Term 1, 2027
The Faculty of Engineering Rural Scholarships Program aims to assist high-achieving students from rural or isolated areas commencing studies in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW. Rural Scholarships a…
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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…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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Duchesne College Margaret McEniery Family Residential Scholarship Bursary
Established in 2024 by the McEniery Family under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative, the annual distributions of the endowment support students experiencing financial hardship with the cos…
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Duchesne College O’Dwyer Family Residential Scholarship Bursary
Established in 2021 by Patrick and Kate O'Dwyer, under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative, the annual distributions of the endowment support students experiencing financial hardship with t…
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Duchesne College Peter and Lea Walker-Franks Residential Scholarship Bursary
Established in 2024 by Peter and Lea Walker-Franks under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative, the annual distributions of the endowment support students experiencing financial hardship with…
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Duchesne College Sister Philomene Tiernan RSCJ Residential Scholarship Bursary
Established in 2022 by David and Judy Tynan under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative, the annual distributions of the endowment support students experiencing financial hardship with the co…
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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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UQ Firebirds Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2019 and is maintained through annual funding from Queensland Firebirds and UQ Marketing and Communications.
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UNSW School Of Mathematics & Statistics Undergraduate Scholarships for students commencing Term 1, 2027
Mathematics & Statistics Merit Scholarships aim to encourage and assist students commencing studies in the School of Mathematics & Statistics at UNSW. By applying for the Mathematics & Statistics Meri…
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34th UQ Senate Scholarship Fund
Established in 2018 through donations from the 34th Senate, the scholarship will take the form of an endowment fund in which the principal will be held in perpetuity. The purpose of the scholarship wi…
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Blair and Beth Wilson Residential Scholarship
Established in 2025 through a gift from Alumni Friends in honour of the late Blair Wilson (Bachelor of Architecture, 1955), Past President of the Alumni Friends (1979-1987) and one of Brisbane's most …
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Flannery Foundation Scholarship
This Scholarship was established in 2019 by the Flannery Foundation under the Create Change Scholarship match initiative.
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Goldburg Family Foundation Aspire Scholarship
This Scholarship was established in 2019 by the Goldburg Family Foundation under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative, with the intent to support and enable capable and talented students who…
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JD Adams Memorial Residential Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2018 through a bequest to the University under the will of the late John Dugald Adams, a long-time donor and a Bachelor of Commerce graduate of this University in 1…
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John Martin OAM Residential Scholarship
Established in 2022 by Alumni Friends in recognition of John Martin's (OAM) extensive service to Alumni Friends. Under the Queensland Commitment the annual distributions of the endowment support stude…
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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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Meridian Urban Regional and Town Planning Scholarship for Indigenous Students
Established in 2024 and maintained by an annual gift from Meridian Urban, industry leaders in urban policy & planning, and resilience & adaptation.
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MineGeoTech Scholarship
Donated by alumnus Dr John Player (through MineGeoTech Pty Ltd) to honour his commitment to advancing the interests of capable students who come from remote and very remote areas who have the desire t…
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R D Arida Scholarship
Originally established in 2003, having been administered since 1944 by Perpetual Trustees Queensland and maintained by the income from a bequest from the late Rachid Lahoud Arida (also known as Richar…
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St John’s College Bonifant and Mana Families Residential Scholarship
Established in 2024 by St John's College and the Bonifant and Mana Families under the Create Change Scholarship Initiative. The annual distributions of the endowment support a student experiencing fin…
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St John’s College John Alwyn Residential Scholarship
Established in 2024 by St John's College and the Warden Ms Rose Alwyn in honour of Dr John Alwyn AM under the Create Change Scholarship Match initiative. The annual distributions of the endowment supp…
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St John’s College Trout Family Science and Engineering Residential Scholarship
Established in 2024 by St John's College and the Trout family, under the Create Change Scholarship Initiative. The annual distributions of the endowment support a student experiencing financial hardsh…
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The Women’s College Jill Fittock Harrison Residential Scholarship
Established in 2022 under the Create Change Scholarship Initiative by The Women's College, in memory of Jill Fittock Harrison, alumna of The Women's College (1946-1948) and former Student Club Preside…
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The Women’s College Joan Metcalfe Residential Scholarship
Established in 2024 by The Women's College under The Queensland Commitment Scholarship Match Initiative. The Scholarship is in memory of Joan Metcalfe, a friend of The Women's College, whose husband, …
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Sir William Tyree Engineering Scholarship
This Scholarship was established in 2021 by the Tyree Foundation in memory of Sir William Tyree, founder of the Tyree Group and a leading Australian industrialist.
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TC Beirne School of Law Leadership, Excellence and Diversity (LEAD) Scholarship
The Leadership, Excellence and Diversity (LEAD) scholarship was established in 2016 and is maintained by funds from external donors. The scholarship also provides a dedicated academic mentor and a non…
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UQ Lawrence R Tedesco Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2023 through a gift from Professor Deborah Cao in honour of her husband of 31 years, Lawrence R Tedesco. Lawrence R Tedesco was born in New York City and grew up in the Catskill Mountai…
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John Niland Scholarship
The purpose of the John Niland Scholarship is to provide students from country high schools in Australia with the opportunity to undertake undergraduate study at UNSW. THERE IS NO APPLICATION REQUIRED…
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Master of Finance and Investment Management Regional Scholarship
You're eligible if you: are a domestic student have a permanent home address in a regional or remote geographical area classified as one of Remoteness Area 2 (R
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HUB24 Regional QLD Technology Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2015 and maintained by an annual gift from HUB24, previously Agility Applications.
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The Palmer | Starkoff Regional Scholarship
This Scholarship was established in 2016 by donations from Jodi Palmer and Paul Starkoff.
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Roger Trundle Memorial Scholarship
The Roger Trundle Memorial Scholarship was established in 2015 and maintained by an endowed gift from Marjorie Trundle, Jennifer Trundle and Matthew Trundle in memory of the late Roger Trundle [BE Civ…
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John Niland Scholarship in Business
The John Niland Scholarship in Business provides students from country high schools in Australia with the opportunity to undertake undergraduate study with the UNSW Business School. NO APPLICATION REQ…
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Alfred & Dorothy May Anderson Scholarship
The Alfred and Dorothymay Anderson Scholarship aims to encourage students to undertake the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education program at UNSW. Further Information You do not need to submit a Sc…
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Dr Senthil Vasan Rural Medical Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of the Award is to support medical students entering their 4th year in a rural general practice.
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UNSW Cyber Security Scholarship
The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage high-achieving students to undertake a Bachelor of Cyber Security at UNSW Canberra City Campus.
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Access UQ Residential Scholarship
Established in 2025 through HECG Equity Plan Funds.
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Emmanuel College Nev Ducat Regional Queensland Engineering Residential Scholarship
This Scholarship is made possible through a gift from Emmanuel College to honour the generosity of Nev Ducat, Emmanuel College and UQ alumnus. Nev himself was the recipient of a cadetship which direct…
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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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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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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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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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Rockhampton Rural Health Scholarship
Established in 2022 from the Executive Dean's Emerging Priority's Fund to provide financial support to students undertaking studies at the Rockhampton Regional Clinical Unit
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Toowoomba Rural Health Scholarship
Established in 2023 from multiple donors and The Queensland Commitment Match to provide financial support to students undertaking studies at the Toowoomba Regional Clinical Unit.
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Daniel and Helen Gauchat Port Macquarie Award for Rural Medical Students
The purpose of the Award is to support accommodation fees at Forster College for first year UNSW Medicine Students from a rural area, commencing study at the UNSW Rural Clinical School in Port Macquar…
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David Nunan Rural Residential Scholarship
The David Nunan Rural Scholarship assists students from a rural area living at one of the Kensington Colleges at UNSW.
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UNSW Business School Merit Scholarships Program for Students Commencing Term 1, 2026
Business Merit Scholarships aim to encourage and assist students commencing undergraduate studies in the Business School at UNSW. By applying for the Business Merit Scholarships you may be considered …