UQ South Pacific Islander Association (SPIA) Scholarship

University of Queensland · 56 Compass Score

About this scholarship

The UQ SPIA (South Pacific Islander Association) Scholarship was established in 2021 during UQ's Giving Day to support Pacific Islander students who are experiencing financial hardship. By easing the financial burden, this scholarship will allow Pacific youth the opportunity to achieve and succeed at UQ.

Eligibility

You're eligible if you: are a South Pacific Islander person means a person who is from, or whose heritage is from: Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Aotearoa NZ, Niue, Cook Islands, Tokelau, Tahiti, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Rotuma, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Kanaky New Caledonia, Kanaka Maoli Hawaii or West Papua and can provide compelling evidence of their South Pacific Islander status can demonstrate financial hardship (e.g. Tax return and/or Centrelink statements)

Focus areas

Diversity, Financial hardship

How to apply

Applications are made through the University of Queensland application portal. Always verify eligibility, supporting document requirements, and deadline timing on the provider's official page before applying.

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