Undergraduate 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

• 78 $25,000 closes 18 Jun 2026 Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  UNSW Scholarships for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Students Commencing Term 3, 2026

  UNSW offers a number of scholarships to support Asylum Seekers and Refugee students commencing full-time coursework study at UNSW. Some scholarships will provide full or partial tuition fee payment, w…

  University of New South Wales

• 78 $15,000 closes 30 Jun 2026 Undergraduate

  The Harvard Travel Award

  The Harvard Travel Scholarship was established to assist high performing undergraduate students who have applied to study at Harvard as part of the Visiting Undergraduate Student (VUS) Program. Each S…

  University of New South Wales

• 76 $15,000 closes in 20 days Undergraduate

  TagEnergy Future Leaders Indigenous Scholarship

  The purpose of the Scholarship is to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent students studying at the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law & Justice or UNSW Busi…

  University of New South Wales

• 75 $10,000 closes 01 Jun 2026 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

• 74 $3,500 closes 31 May 2026 Undergraduate

  James Conway Langdon Scholarship in Veterinary Science

  This scholarship was established in 1999, after being administered since 1975 by the Trust Company of Australia Limited, through a bequest by the late James Conway Langdon.

  University of Queensland

• 73 $29,000 / yr opens in 2d Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship

  The UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship is funded by The University of Queensland (UQ). Established in 2021, this Scholarship offers students from refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds the opportun…

  University of Queensland

• 73 $10,000 closes in 20 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

• 73 $30,000 rolling Undergraduate

  New Colombo Plan Scholarship

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  University of New South Wales

• 72 $5,000 closes 31 May 2026 Undergraduate

  Graham and Valmai Burnett Placement Scholarship

  Established in 2025 and maintained by the proceeds of the Graham and Valmai Burnett Fund (Douglas Fund).

  University of Queensland

• 72 $12,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship

  UQ Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship is part of the UQ Academic Scholarship program. The scholarship was established in 2009 and is maintained by funds from The University of Queensland and donors.

  University of Queensland

• 72 $25,000 rolling Undergraduate

  UNSW Community Plus Scholarship

  The purpose of the Scholarship is to support commencing students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds with on-campus accommodation at UNSW. This Scholarship will pay up to $25,000 per annum towards acco…

  University of New South Wales

• 71 $10,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Alumina Industry Scholarship

  The Alumina Industry Scholarship was established in 2020 under the Create Change Scholarship Match and Dow Chemical Challenge and is maintained by a gift from AQW Inc to encourage and support outstand…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Barbara Hebden Music Bursary

  This scholarship was established in 2016 by an endowed bequest from the estate of UQ alumna and music critic, Barbara Jean Hebden OAM (BA 1952).

  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 $4,500 / yr closes 30 May 2026 Undergraduate

  HMNS Golden Jubilee Scholarship

  Established in 2025 by a gift from Alumni Friends under their Diamond Jubilee initiative to support scholarships for students facing financial hardship. Scholarships such as this will ultimately help …

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Howard F. and Gladys Sleath Scholarship

  Established in 1998 following Howard Sleath's bequest of 50% of his estate to the University of Queensland. Mr Howard Sleath was well-known to instrumentalists throughout Australia for the excellence …

  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

• 71 $21,600 rolling Undergraduate

  UNSW Co-op Program

  The UNSW Co-op Program is a career development scholarship that develops our scholars into professionals, not just graduates at the end of their university degree. The program incorporates industry ex…

  University of New South Wales

• 70 $2,000 closes 31 May 2026 Undergraduate

  Internationalisation Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2016 from a generous gift to The University of Queensland by Dr Lee Boon Yang in 2014 to promote internationalisation of the UQ Veterinary Program.

  University of Queensland

• 70 $3,000 closes in 2d Undergraduate

  Kay Campbell Scholarship - Winter Research Program

  Established in 2011 and maintained on trust through a donation from Dr Keith Moody in memory of his sister who generously gave the gift of her body to the Body Donor program.

  University of Queensland

• 70 $5,000 closes 01 Jun 2026 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

• 70 $20,000 / yr opens Jun 2026 Undergraduate

  UQ Ramsay Undergraduate Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2019 with support from The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation. The scholarships are intended for academic high-achievers who desire to make a difference in the …

  University of Queensland

• 70 $5,000 closes 18 Jun 2026 Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 3, 2026

  UNSW offers a wide range of scholarships and awards to support international undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students commencing full-time study at UNSW. Some scholarships will provide a ful…

  University of New South Wales

• 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

• 68 $16,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  The Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship

  The Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship is a new, world-class, immersive leadership experience open to high-potential undergraduate and postgraduate students who have already completed a learning abroad…

  University of New South Wales

• 68 $10,000 closes in 6d Undergraduate

  Honourable Jack Beale Award in Engineering

  The purpose of the Award is to encourage UNSW current undergraduate students to pursue studies in the field of Civil and Environmental engineering. table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;} th,…

  University of New South Wales

• 67 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  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…

  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

• 67 $6,000 rolling Undergraduate

  UQ Excellence Scholarship

  UQ Excellence Scholarship is part of the UQ Academic Scholarship program. This scholarship was established in 2008 and is maintained by funds from The University of Queensland and donors.

  University of Queensland

• 67 $5,000 closes in 6d 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

• 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

• 66 $5,000 closes 15 Nov 2026 Undergraduate

  UQ Firebirds Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2019 and is maintained through annual funding from Queensland Firebirds and UQ Marketing and Communications.

  University of Queensland

• 65 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  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…

  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 opens in 20d Undergraduate

  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.

  University of Queensland

• 65 $4,500 closes 31 May 2026 Undergraduate

  Bethwyn Todd Scholarship for Women in Science

  You're eligible if you: are a female student are a domestic student are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program in STEM administered by the Faculty of Sc

  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 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  International Onshore Merit Scholarship

  You're eligible if you: are an international student . have previously undertaken a qualification in Australia which has been used for admission to your relevan

  University of Queensland

• 65 $10,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  UQ Business School Entrepreneurship Scholarship

  The purpose of the Scholarship is to attract and support high-potential entrepreneurial students completing coursework programs at The University of Queensland Business School, by providing financial …

  University of Queensland

• 64 $15,000 rolling Undergraduate

  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…

  University of Queensland

• 64 $20,000 / yr opens Oct 2026 Undergraduate

  UQ Ramsay Merit Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2021 with support from The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation. The purpose of the Scholarship is to support students currently undertaking a program with an ext…

  University of Queensland

• 64 $5,000 opens in 30d Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Ronald Lu Travel Award in Architecture

  The Ronald Lu Travel Award in Architecture provides an opportunity for students of architecture to enhance their study through travel to Asia. This award is available for students enrolled full-time i…

  University of New South Wales

• 64 $15,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Women in Aviation International Award

  The purpose of the Award is to support high-achieving female students with the cost of the Practical Training Component in the Bachelor of Aviation (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems).

  University of New South Wales

• 64 $5,000 opens in 30d Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Kevin Rice Memorial Endowed Travel Award

  The purpose of the Award is to support a Built Environment student to undertake study on a UNSW approved exchange program or international experience in 2026.

  University of New South Wales

• 63 $7,425 opens in 6d Undergraduate

  O’Moore Scholarship Endowment

  This scholarship was established in 2020 and is maintained by an endowment from Dr Liza O'Moore, UQ Alumna, under the Create Change Scholarship Match and Dow Chemical Challenge. This scholarship ackno…

  University of Queensland

• 63 $3,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Warren Braxton Bannister Bursaries in Economics

  Established in 2005 and maintained by an endowment from the estate of the late Warren Braxton Bannister.

  University of Queensland

• 63 $5,000 closes in 6d Undergraduate

  Women in Construction Honours Award

  The purpose of the Award is to attract and award high calibre women and support women to pursue honours in construction management at UNSW.

  University of New South Wales

• 62 $11,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  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.

  University of Queensland

Recently closed

• 47 $4,500 / yr closed Undergraduate

  Alumni Friends Memorial Undergraduate Scholarships

  The Betty Fletcher Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship was established in 2019 by Friends of Antiquity , a special interest group of Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc., under the Creat…

  University of Queensland

• 43 $4,000 closed Undergraduate

  Anastasios and Evangelia Lavidis Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2024 by a gift from Associate Professor Nickolas Lavidis under the Create Change match initiative and maintained by income from The Anastasios and Evangelia Lavidis…

  University of Queensland

• 47 $4,500 closed Undergraduate

  Angus Baxter Scholarship

  This scholarship is awarded to the applicant showing greatest merit as demonstrated by: academic achievement in courses undertaken in first year of the program demonstrated financial circumstances as …

  University of Queensland

• 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

• 37 $4,500 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Childers & District Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association Scholarship

  This scholarship supports coursework students in agriculture-related programs, with a preference for students majoring in horticulture and students from Childers.

  University of Queensland

• 48 $5,000 closed Undergraduate

  Costa Berries Scholarship in Horticultural Science

  If you're successful, Costa Berry may also offer you vacation employment at one of their sites during the scholarship.

  University of Queensland

• 43 $4,500 / yr closed Undergraduate

  David Dunlop Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2019 by Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc. under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative in honour of David Dunlop, a graduate of The Univer…

  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

• 31 At least 4,500 closed Undergraduate

  Dick Sutton Scholarship in Veterinary Science

  Established in 2023 by the generous gift of Associate Professor Peter Sutton in memory of his father, the late Dr Richard (Dick) Sutton, who spent 27 years of his career teaching veterinary pathology …

  University of Queensland

• 35 $500 closed Undergraduate

  Downing Brothers Bursary

  The bursary was established with a $3,000 bequest from William Downing who died on 25 November 1958.

  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

• 47 $4,500 closed Undergraduate

  Emeritus Professor RD Milns AM Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

  Established in 2020 by Alumni Friends Society under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative in memory of Emeritus Professor RD Milns AM, the Scholarship is maintained by income generated from E…

  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

• 47 $4,500 closed Undergraduate

  The Ewing Scholarship

  The Scholarships were established in 2016 and are maintained on trust by the income from a bequest from the late Mr Alexander Gordon Ewing. Mr Ewing was a student at Gatton campus when it was the Quee…

  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

• 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

• 37 $4,500 / yr closed Undergraduate

  HASS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2020 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and is maintained by the HASS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Endowment Fund.

  University of Queensland

• 41 $8,000 closed Undergraduate

  HUB24 Regional QLD Technology Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2015 and maintained by an annual gift from HUB24, previously Agility Applications.

  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

• 47 $4,500 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Ivor A Gill Memorial Scholarship in Agricultural Science

  This scholarship was established in 1954 by a gift of $5 000 from Mrs E. A. Gill in memory of her son Ivor A. Gill.

  University of Queensland

• 32 $1,960 closed Undergraduate

  James and Everingham Bursary

  Founded in 1975 by a gift to the Queensland Agricultural College made by Dr N P Everingham in memory of Anne Elizabeth James and Stephan Nixon Everingham who died in a motor accident in 1973. Anne Eli…

  University of Queensland

• 43 $4,500 closed Undergraduate

  Joan Cribb OAM Science Scholarship

  The Joan Cribb OAM Science Scholarship was established in 2023 by Alumni Friends, to provide support to students within the Faculty of Science facing financial hardship. This scholarship is endowment …

  University of Queensland

• 43 $4,500 / yr closed Undergraduate

  Joan Lambrides Scholarship

  Established in 2020 by Gary Lambrides with the support of Alumni Friends, the Joan Lambrides Scholarship recognises Gary's mother, Joan Lambrides, who attended UQ as a mature-age student, graduating w…

  University of Queensland