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

• 77 $10,000 closes in 30 days Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  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

  University of Queensland

• 73 $10,000 closes in 13 days Undergraduate · Honours

  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.

  University of New South Wales

• 72 $5,000 closes in 30 days Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  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

  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 $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 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 $10,000 rolling 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

• 68 $6,250 rolling 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

• 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 $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 $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

• 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 $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

• 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 $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

• 61 $10,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 61 $4,500 / yr rolling 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

• 60 $5,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 60 $9,000 rolling 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

• 59 $8,000 rolling 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

• 59 $4,500 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Cynthia Burnett Travel Scholarship

  Established in 2018 by Cynthia Burnett to foster learning of multiple European languages.

  University of Queensland

• 59 $4,500 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 59 $8,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 59 $4,500 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 58 $3,800 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  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…

  University of New South Wales

• 57 $1,250 rolling 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

• 56 $1,000 rolling 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

• 56 $5,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 56 $5,000 rolling 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

• 56 $5,000 rolling 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

• 55 equal to the annual income from the endo closes in 30 days Undergraduate · Honours

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 54 $1,800 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Brisbane Homestay Komazawa Bursary

  Established in 1994 and maintained by the income from a fund donated by the Brisbane Homestay and Friendship Association.

  University of Queensland

• 53 Money equal to the annual income from th rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  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 …

  University of Queensland

• 53 Equal to the annual income from the fund rolling Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 53 money equal to the annual income from th rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 53 money equal to the annual income from th rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 53 $500 rolling 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

• 53 money equal to the annual income from th rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 53 Approximately one quarter of the income rolling Honours

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 53 TBC rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 53 money equal to the annual income from th rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 53 $3,000 rolling 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

• 53 $500 rolling Honours

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 53 Money equal to the annual income from th rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  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 …

  University of Queensland

• 53 money equal to the annual income from th rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 53 money equal to the annual income from th rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 53 $3,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 53 money equal to the annual income from th rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Sleath String Performance Prize

  Howard Fortnam Sleath (1899-1984) was well known to instrumentalists throughout Australia for the excellence of his craftsmanship and skill as a maker of stringed instruments. In 1974 he donated a set…

  University of Queensland

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• 47 $4,500 closed 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

• 49 $5,500 closed 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

• 38 $1,000 / yr closed Postgraduate (research) · Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 50 $6,500 closed 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

• 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

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

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 38 $5,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  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 …

  University of Queensland

• 38 $1,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 35 May vary closed Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 42 $2,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  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 …

  University of Queensland

• 49 $6,000 closed 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

• 45 $3,000 closed Honours

  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 …

  University of Queensland

• 38 $2,000 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 29 $ 5000 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 25 May vary closed Honours

  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 …

  University of Queensland

• 47 $4,500 closed Postgraduate (research) · Honours

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 48 $9,000 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  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…

  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

• 50 $15,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  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.

  University of New South Wales

• 42 $5,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of New South Wales

• 38 $5,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of New South Wales

• 38 $5,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of New South Wales

• 38 $5,000 closed Honours

  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…

  University of New South Wales

• 38 $5,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  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…

  University of New South Wales