Alumni Pride Scholarship

The Alumni Pride Scholarship is a financial support program for students at The University of Queensland who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community and are experiencing financial hardship. Established in 2024 through a gift from Alumni Friends, Professor Heather Zwicker and collective donors under the Queensland Commitment scheme, the scholarship is maintained by income generated from an underlying endowment fund. The scholarship provides $4,500 annually (limited to the annual income from the fund) for one year to support students enrolled in an approved program at UQ. Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland dates back to 1967, when UQ sponsored the formation of an association to foster relationships with UQ alumni. Applicants must demonstrate and provide documentary evidence of financial hardship, identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and show commitment to LGBTQIA+ communities. The scholarship is available to both domestic and international students at undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate coursework levels across all study areas. Selection is based on evidence of LGBTQIA+ community identification, financial hardship, demonstrated commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community, and other factors relevant to future academic success.