Thomas A. Plein Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

The Thomas A. Plein Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship supports domestic undergraduate students at The University of Queensland who are experiencing financial hardship. Established in 2024 through a grant from the Thomas A. Plein Foundation under The Queensland Commitment matching scheme, the scholarship is offered in memory of Thomas A. Plein, founder of the Thomas A. Plein Foundation who passed away in 2004. The scholarship provides $4,500 annually (though this amount may vary based on the annual distribution from the fund) for the minimum completion time of the student's program. One scholarship is awarded each year. Preference is given to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, followed by students from regional or remote areas. Eligible students must be domestic students enrolled full-time in an approved undergraduate program at UQ and be able to demonstrate financial hardship through documentary evidence such as Centrelink statements, ATO statements, or family income documentation. The scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers and support students throughout their undergraduate studies.