Funding & benefits
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Eligible programmes & fields
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About the scholarship
Lisbeth Hopkins OAM Scholarship Enrolment status Current UQ student Student type Domestic, International Study level Postgraduate coursework Study area Arts, humanities and social sciences, Communication, media and experience design, Education Scholarship focus Financial hardship Scholarship value $4,500 per year Scholarship duration Minimum completion time Number awarded 1 Applications open 3 August 2026 Applications close 30 August 2026 Eligibility You're eligible if you: are enrolled in Masters or Graduate Diplo
Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
At a glance
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- are enrolled in Masters or Graduate Diploma program of at least 16 units, administered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- can demonstrate financial need.
- You're eligible if you:
- Age: 16+ years
Selection criteria
- demonstrated financial need
- commitment to volunteerism and leadership in support of community groups, as demonstrated through extracurricular activities and a brief statement.
- We'll consider:
Should you apply?
Likely a good fit if
- Your age falls within the stated age rule.
- You are prepared to study in Australia.
This is a factual screening summary based on the verified eligibility information above; the awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- are enrolled in Masters or Graduate Diploma program of at least 16 units, administered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- details about your financial situation and documentary evidence that you are in financial need (Centrelink statements, bank statements, ATO income statement etc.)
Application process
- Apply via the online application form. You need to complete the application in one sitting.
- You will need to provide:
- details about your financial situation and documentary evidence that you are in financial need (Centrelink statements, bank statements, ATO income statement etc.)
- statements addressing the selection criteria.
- Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
- demonstrated financial need
- commitment to volunteerism and leadership in support of community groups, as demonstrated through extracurricular activities and a brief statement.
- We'll consider:
- We’ll email you to let you know when we've received your application. If you have not received an email within 2 days of applying, email us at scholarships@hass.uq.edu.au.If you’re successful, we will notify you in writing.
- This scholarship was established in 2020 by Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc. under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by distribution of the Lisbeth Hopkins OAM Scholarship Endowment. Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc. dates back to 1967, when UQ sponsored the formation of an association to foster relationships with UQ alumni.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 22 Aug 2026