Scholarship

UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship

The University of Queensland Original Source
Award

A$29,000 - A$29,000

Deadline

Jan 18, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship is funded by The University of Queensland (UQ). Established in 2021, this Scholarship offers students from refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds the opportunity to pursue higher education in any desired discipline at UQ. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support including a 100% tuition fee waiver plus an annual living stipend of $29,000 for the full duration of the approved program. This scholarship is designed to help students from refugee and humanitarian backgrounds overcome financial barriers to higher education and achieve their academic goals at one of Australia's leading universities.

Decision Early February 2026

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Residency
Australia
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv references transcripts

Review process

Selection based on evidence of financial hardship, strength of personal qualities as evidenced by personal statement, and any other matter the selection committee considers relevant to future success in studies.

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding