Honours scholarships in Australia

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• 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

• 81 $10,000 closes 29 Nov 2026 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

• 80 $7,000 closes in 11 days Honours

  The Matthew McLennan and Richard Howes Outstanding Honours Collaboration Scholarship

  This scholarship encourages collaboration and teamwork between high-performing Honours students from the UQ Business School and School of Economics at The University of Queensland.

  University of Queensland

• 80 $6,250 closes in 10 days 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

• 79 $5,500 closes in 10 days 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

• 74 $3,500 closes 30 Sep 2026 Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Ceridwen Indigenous Scholarship

  Established in 1999 and augmented by gifts from Ceridwen Greenfield and friends.

  University of Queensland

• 73 $4,500 / yr closes in 10 days Undergraduate · Honours

  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 …

  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 $4,500 / yr closes in 17 days Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Eric Joseph & Kathleen Anne Barbach Bursary

  Established in 2023 and maintained by an annual gift from an endowment established within the Perpetual Foundation in the memory of Eric Joseph and Kathleen Anne Barbach.

  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 $4,500 / yr closes in 10 days Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 70 $20,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 70 $9,000 closes 19 Feb 2027 Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 69 $30,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 69 $8,000 closes 26 Feb 2027 Undergraduate · Honours

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 69 $30,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 68 $5,000 closes in 15 days Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 68 $6,500 rolling 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

• 68 $15,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Lendlease Women in Civil Engineering Scholarship

  Established in 2024 and maintained by an annual gift from Lendlease.

  University of Queensland

• 67 $1,250 closes 29 Nov 2026 Undergraduate · Honours

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 67 $6,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  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

• 66 $12,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Hatch Engineering Merit Scholarship

  The Scholarship was established in 2022 and is maintained by an annual gift from Hatch.

  University of Queensland

• 66 $12,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Hatch Women in Engineering Scholarship

  The Scholarship was established in 2022 and is maintained by an annual gift from Hatch.

  University of Queensland

• 66 $5,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 66 $1,000 closes 30 Sep 2026 Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 66 $5,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 66 $5,000 closes 19 Feb 2027 Undergraduate · Honours

  TC Beirne School of Law Scholarship

  This Scholarship is maintained by the income generated from the TC Beirne School of Law Scholarship Endowment Fund.

  University of Queensland

• 66 $5,000 closes 26 Feb 2027 Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Tommerup Indigenous Scholarship

  This Scholarship was established in 2024 by a gift from an anonymous donor under The Queensland Commitment.

  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 $4,500 rolling 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

• 65 $4,500 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Calboonya Legacy Information Technology and Computer Science Scholarship

  Established in 2019 this scholarship is maintained by a gift from a UQ Bachelor of Computer Science (1979) alumni husband and wife, who in recognition of the encouragement they received to pursue thei…

  University of Queensland

• 65 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholarships for Engineering

  The Scholarship was established in 2016 by an annual gift by ConocoPhillips Australia Operations Pty Ltd previously ConocoPhillips Australia Pty Ltd. ConocoPhillips may also offer: career mentoring am…

  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 $4,500 / yr closes 24 Jan 2027 Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Dr David Malouf AO Scholarship

  Established in 2025 by a gift from Alumni Friends under the Queensland Commitment Scholarship Match Initiative. Alumni Friends dates back to 1967, when UQ sponsored the formation of an association to …

  University of Queensland

• 65 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  JF Hull Holdings Scholarship in Construction

  The Scholarship was established in 2023 and is maintained by an annual gift from JF Hull Holdings Pty Ltd.

  University of Queensland

• 65 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Mitsubishi Development Mining Pathway Scholarship

  Established in 2024 and maintained by an annual gift from Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd.

  University of Queensland

• 65 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Newmont Mining Engineering Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2011 and is maintained by an annual gift from Newmont Australia.

  University of Queensland

• 65 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Pat Richardson Scholarship for Women in Engineering

  The Scholarship was established in 2025 and is maintained by an annual donation from J&P Richardson Industries in memory of Patricia Richardson, one of the founding family members of J&P Richardson In…

  University of Queensland

• 65 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Santos Engineering Scholarship

  The Scholarship was established in 2020 and is maintained by an annual gift from Santos Limited.

  University of Queensland

• 64 $6,300 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Au Family Scholarship

  Established in 2025 through an absolute gift from the Au Family.

  University of Queensland

• 64 $15,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 63 $500 closes 29 Nov 2026 Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 63 $3,000 closes 26 Feb 2027 Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 63 $7,500 rolling Honours

  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…

  University of New South Wales

• 62 $12,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Hatch Engineering Equity Scholarship

  The Scholarship was established in 2022 and is maintained by an annual gift from Hatch.

  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

Recently closed

• 43 $6,092 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Chemical Engineering Student Society Scholarship

  Established in 1993 and maintained by the income from a fund provided by the Chemical Engineering Student Society

  University of Queensland

• 39 $3,143 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Chin Family Trust Prize in Engineering and Computing

  In honour of the Chin family and the opportunities Jack Chin has had in China and Australia that led to his successful career, this endowed annual prize has been established to support and provide opp…

  University of Queensland

• 39 $1,051 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Ed Parchimowicz Prize in Civil Engineering

  Established in 2004 in memory of Ed Parchimowicz, a civil engineer, and former UQ Engineering Manager who died in 2002. The prize is maintained by the income from a fund subscribed by organisations an…

  University of Queensland

• 43 $4,500 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 29 May vary closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Frank Joseph Murphy Bursary

  Established in 1994 and maintained by the income from a bequest from the late Frank Joseph Murphy.

  University of Queensland

• 43 $4,500 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 36 $2,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Ming Leung Scholarship

  The IChemE Ming Leung Scholarship was established in 1993 by the Queensland Branch of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) to encourage a meritorious student who is undertaking third year st…

  University of Queensland

• 47 $10,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Julia-Mary Lane Memorial Scholarship

  The Scholarship was established in 2026 through a gift from Samuel Redhead to honour the memory of the late Julia-Mary Lane, a former UQ student and inspiring friend whose passion for adventuring and …

  University of Queensland

• 47 $10,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  L3Harris Scholarship in Engineering

  The Scholarship was established in 2012 and is maintained by an annual gift from L3 Harris. L3 Harris may also offer: thesis mentoring an ambassadorial role vacation employment at any L3 Harris site w…

  University of Queensland

• 44 $10,821 / yr closed Undergraduate · Honours

  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 …

  University of Queensland

• 25 TBD closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Quest Integrity Indigenous Student Learning Support Grant

  This grant was established by Quest Integrity in 2026.

  University of Queensland

• 42 $5,000 / yr closed Undergraduate · Honours

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 34 $1,000 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  UQ Women in Action Fund

  Established by the EAIT Faculty with the support of Professor Simon Biggs, Executive Dean in 2015. It is also supported by the School's alumni and friends, this Fund will be used to award and distribu…

  University of Queensland

• 42 $5,000 closed Honours

  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.

  University of New South Wales

• 38 $5,000 closed Honours

  UNSW Business School Honours Scholarships

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  University of New South Wales

• 38 $5,000 closed Honours

  Faculty of Science Indigenous Honours Award

  The Faculty of Science Indigenous Honours Award supports Indigenous students commencing Honours Year at the Faculty of Science.

  University of New South Wales

• 38 $5,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Faculty of Science Honours Scholarships - Term 3, 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…

  University of New South Wales

• 38 $5,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture Honours Scholarships - Commencing Term 3, 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. You can be c…

  University of New South Wales

• 38 $5,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Faculty of Medicine Honours Scholarships Term 3, 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 2026. Appl…

  University of New South Wales

• 42 $5,000 closed Honours

  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.

  University of New South Wales