Honours scholarships in Australia
Honours scholarships at Australian universities. (274 scholarships, 249 currently open.)
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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 …
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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
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The Yarranabbe Foundation - ANZEF Indigenous Award in Ophthalmology
The purpose of the Award is to support Indigenous students to undertake a research project in the discipline of Ophthalmology in the fourth year of their medical degree.
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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…
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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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D.P. Singhal Travel Grant
Established in 1995 from a fund that includes a bequest of $25,000 to the University under the will of the late Professor D.P. Singhal, who taught Indian History at the University for 25 years, and do…
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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.
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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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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
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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.
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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…
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Nuclear Engineering Undergraduate Award
The purpose of the Award is to encourage UNSW current undergraduate students to pursue studies in Nuclear Engineering Honours year. table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;} th, td { border: 1p…
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The Hyun Family Korea Scholarship
Established in 2022 by Hanwoori Restaurant Pty Ltd and The University of Queensland to encourage a new generation of Australian Korean Studies scholars to undertake exchange, broadening their understa…
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Professor Chwei-Liang Chiou Scholarship
Established in 2022 by the Chiou Family in honour of the late Professor Chwei-Liang Chiou, who taught within the UQ School of Political Science and International Studies for over 40 years. This schola…
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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 …
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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…
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Climate Change Research Centre (CCRC) Honours Scholarships
The CCRC offers two pathways to apply for scholarships for outstanding honours students. These two pathways are outlined below. 1. ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather Scholarships 2. CCR…
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International House Global Residency Scholarship
Established in 2024 by a gift from International House at The University of Queensland.
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Frank Finn Scholarships
Established in 2008 and maintained by an endowment fund of donations from alumni of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law and the UQ Business School. This scholarship is named after Professor Fra…
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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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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.
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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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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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Cynthia Burnett Travel Scholarship
Established in 2018 by Cynthia Burnett to foster learning of multiple European languages.
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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…
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Malliband Family Undergraduate Law Scholarship (subject to approval)
The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and support undergraduate students who are studying law at UQ and experiencing financial hardship.
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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.
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ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century Undergraduate Research Scholarships
The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century explores how weather in Australia is being reshaped by climate change. The Centre offers highly competitive scholarships intended to pr…
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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.
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Mark and Aileen R. Heiser Prize
Established in 2025 through a gift from Mr Bruce Heiser in honour of his parents, Mark and Aileen Heiser, who were greatly interested in humanities and arts. The prize reflects the Heiser family's leg…
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Michael French Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of the Scholarship is to support students who are studying the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and are experiencing financial hardship. Norton Rose Fulbright established this scholarship to hon…
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TC Beirne School of Law Scholarship
This Scholarship is maintained by the income generated from the TC Beirne School of Law Scholarship Endowment Fund.
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Tommerup Indigenous Scholarship
This Scholarship was established in 2024 by a gift from an anonymous donor under The Queensland Commitment.
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Brisbane Homestay Komazawa Bursary
Established in 1994 and maintained by the income from a fund donated by the Brisbane Homestay and Friendship Association.
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4MBS Musica Viva Sid Page Memorial Prize in Chamber Music
The Sid Page Prize was established in 1988 in memory of Sidney B. Page and is maintained from income of a fund established by donations from his family, colleagues and friends. Sidney Page was Deputy …
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A.G. McCready Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1996 by Mrs I.C. McCready in memory of her late husband Alfred Glen McCready, who was admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours in Classics and awarded the Uni…
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Burnett William Wendorff Memorial Prize for Classical Piano
Burnett William Wendorff (1896-1989) was an alumnus of UQ who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1922. The prize was established in 2016 by an endowed bequest from the estate of Eunice Shirle…
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Ethel Osborn Prize
The Ethel Osborn Prize was established in 1983 following a bequest of $15,000 from John Gilmour in memory of his wife, Ethel Osborn Gilmour, an Australian and international singer and part-time examin…
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Ford Memorial Prize
Founded in 1916 by a gift of $200 from the Queensland United Licensed Victuallers' Association in memory of Lieutenant S. K. Ford and Corporal T. W. Ford, brothers, both of whom lost their lives in th…
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Isolde Schaupp Memorial Prize
Founded in 2013 by family, friends and colleagues of the late Ms Isolde Schaupp in her honour, this prize is to recognise excellence in percussion performance at the School of Music. Ms Schaupp taught…
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Kate McNaughton of Roma Scholarships
This scholarship was founded in 1931 by gifts under the will of Duncan McNaughton, of Roma, by which the University received $5,840 in 1931, $412 in 1936 and $3,060 in 1950.
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The Kym Broadhurst Bursary for the Visually Impaired
This scholarship was established in 2000 and is maintained by gifts from the family of Kym Broadhurst, to encourage excellence in undergraduate or postgraduate study for visually impaired students.
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Margaret Nickson Prize for Voice and Piano
Established in 1977 and originally maintained by an annual gift from Margaret G. Nickson, ARCM, lecturer in Singing at The University of Queensland from 1975-1978 and part-time teacher at the Queensla…
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McCullough Robertson Indigenous Scholarship
Established in 2014 and maintained by the income of an endowment fund supported by donations from the McCullough Robertson Foundation Ltd.
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Music Honours Prize
The prize was established in 2016 and is maintained by an annual donation from Mr Noel Wilmott , who previously funded the Musicology Prize from 1994 to 2015.
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O'Brien Family Prize for Wind and Brass
The prize was first offered in 2017 as one of the Fifty $1,000 Alumni Friends Golden Jubilee Bursaries and is maintained by an annual donation from the O'Brien family, who are longstanding supporters …
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Percy Brier Memorial Prize
Percy Brier (1885-1970) was born in Queensland and studied at Trinity College and the Royal Academy of Music. He was a Brisbane-based organist, choral director, composer, music teacher and music histo…
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Richard Pollett Prize
Richard Pollett's diverse passions were driven by a deep understanding "of the essence of things: colour in music, depth in literature, poetry and visual art, texture in food, the wind in his hair, th…
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Roger and Sue Wong Engineering Fund
The purpose of the Roger and Sue Wong Engineering Fund is to support current Malaysian engineering students who face sudden, unexpected and acute financial difficulties during their time at UQ.
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School of Education Scholarship
Established in 2025 through the generosity of UQ Giving Day donors, to support and inspire students studying to become our next generation of teachers.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Emeritus Professor Robin Powell Coursework Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2023 through a gift from Dr Peter Clark Ryan and fellow donors, together with Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland under the Queensland Commitment Scholar…
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Everick Heritage Scholarship for Indigenous Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
This Scholarship was established by the School of Social Science through the support of the Everick Foundation to provide opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to pursue …
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French Language Legacy Prize
Established in 2024 and maintained by an endowment originating from a bequest from Dorothy Marsden, a French Teacher at Ipswich Girls' Grammar School. Significant donations were also received from the…
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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…
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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 …
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Hugh Brandon Scholarship
The scholarship was established by contributions from colleagues, friends and former students in honour of Hugh Earle Brandon, BMus, LRAM, FTCL, AASA. Hugh Brandon (1906-1984) was a staff member of th…
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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 …
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Roslyn Griffiths Veterinary Science Bursary
This scholarship was established in 2018 by a bequest from Edna Dorothy Griffiths, to assist students from a disadvantaged background studying veterinary science at The University of Queensland.
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Rowe Scientific Foundation PNG STEM Scholarship
Established in 2023 by a gift from the Rowe Scientific Foundation to support meritorious Papua New Guinea (PNG) students at The University of Queensland who are studying STEM degrees.
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School of Mathematics and Physics Quantum and Advanced Technologies Honours Scholarship
Established in 2025 by the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) through the Quantum and Advanced Technologies Talent Building program. This scholarship will be administered in the …
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The S.D. Golding Postgraduate Geochemistry Prize
This scholarship was established by Emeritus Professor Sue Golding in 2018. Professor Golding was a treasured staff member and an alumnus of The University of Queensland. Throughout the 1970s she work…
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William Ivers Memorial Scholarship
The Ivers Family established this scholarship in 2023 to support one or more students in memory of Bill Ivers. The Ivers Family hopes to invest in the education of future health and medical profession…
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Samar Memorial Honours Award
The purpose of the Award is to support an Honours Award to encourage UNSW Law students to have strength, resilience and perseverance in their study and practice of law.
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UNSW Business School Honours Scholarships
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John Lions Computer Science Honours Award
The purpose of the Award is to support a high-achieving student undertaking a final year/honours project in Systems or open source at the School of Computer Science & Engineering.
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Faculty of Engineering Honours Scholarship Term 1, 2026
The purpose of this application is for applicants to be potentially considered for multiple Faculty of Engineering honours scholarships, depending on individual scholarship criteria. table { border-co…
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Faculty of Medicine Honours Scholarships Term 1, 2026
The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage the highest quality candidates in undergraduate Medicine & Science programs to consider undertaking an ILP or Honours Project commencing in Term 1, 20…
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Faculty of Science Honours Scholarships - Term 1, 2026
The purpose of this application is for applicants to be potentially considered for multiple Science Faculty honours scholarships, depending on individual scholarship criteria. Applicants must be comme…
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UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture Honours Scholarships - Commencing Term 1, 2026
The purpose of this application is for applicants to be potentially considered for multiple Arts, Design & Architecture Honours Scholarships, depending on individual scholarship criteria. table { bord…
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Rose Ling Lang Award in Medicine
The purpose of the Award is to support students undertaking an Honours year in the Faculty of Medicine and Health and to assist with travelling overseas to attend a conference in 2026.