UQ Indigenous Australians Scholarship

The UQ Indigenous Australians Scholarship is part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarship Scheme at The University of Queensland. This scholarship provides financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students experiencing financial hardship who are enrolled in undergraduate programs. The scholarship aims to assist eligible students in overcoming financial barriers to their education and promoting academic success among Indigenous Australian students. Established in 2024 under the Queensland Commitment and UQef initiatives, the scholarship is maintained by income from gifts from Dr Catherine Lawrence, Mr Geoff Lawrence, and Alumni Friends. The scholarship provides $4,500 annually (subject to the annual distribution from the relevant fund and may be more or less in some years) for a duration of one year. Applicants are assessed based on demonstrated financial hardship, personal qualities including leadership potential, academic ability, and other matters considered relevant to their future academic success. Students only need to submit one application to be considered for all scholarships in the Aspire Scholarship scheme, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarship scheme, and the UQ Residential Scholarship scheme.