UQ South Pacific Islander Association (SPIA) Scholarship

The UQ SPIA (South Pacific Islander Association) Scholarship was established in 2021 during UQ's Giving Day to support Pacific Islander students who are experiencing financial hardship. By easing the financial burden, this scholarship will allow Pacific youth the opportunity to achieve and succeed at UQ. This scholarship is specifically designed for South Pacific Islander students, including those with heritage from Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Aotearoa NZ, Niue, Cook Islands, Tokelau, Tahiti, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Rotuma, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Kanaky New Caledonia, Kanaka Maoli Hawaii or West Papua. The scholarship provides financial support of $5,000 for one year to undergraduate students demonstrating financial hardship and commitment to the South Pacific Islander community. One scholarship is awarded annually to support diversity and assist students in achieving their academic goals at the University of Queensland.