International Onshore Merit Scholarship

The International Onshore Merit Scholarship is awarded by the University of Queensland to international students who have previously completed a qualification in Australia. This scholarship provides a tuition fee reduction of A$10,000 for students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs at UQ. The scholarship is designed to recognize academic excellence among international students who have demonstrated competitive achievement in their prior Australian studies. The scholarship amount is divided into two equal payments of A$5,000 each, applied across the first two semesters of the program. Students are automatically considered for this scholarship when they apply to UQ programs - no separate application is required. Recipients must meet eligibility criteria including achieving a competitive score among offer holders, receiving an unconditional offer in an eligible program, and not holding other UQ scholarships or full sponsorships from other organizations. This merit-based scholarship supports international students transitioning from previous Australian qualifications to full-time study at the University of Queensland. The number of awards may vary depending on the applicant pool and available funding each year.