Funding & benefits
Funding depends on the final award or scholarship tier. The official source is being monitored for more detailed benefit information.
Eligible programmes & fields
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About the scholarship
Port of Brisbane Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ScholarshipAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarship Scheme Enrolment status Future UQ student, Current UQ student Student type Domestic Study level Undergraduate, Postgraduate coursework Study area All study areas Scholarship focus Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Financial hardship Scholarship value $10,000 Scholarship duration 1 year Number awarded May vary Applications open 17 August 2026 Applications close 26 February 2027 This s
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
- you can demonstrate financial need;
- you are an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
- you are enrolled in any coursework program at the University of Queensland.
- You're eligible if:
- Age: 16+ years
Selection criteria
- demonstrated financial hardship;
- personal qualities, including leadership potential;
- academic ability; and
- any other matter considered relevant to your future academic success.
- are from South-East Queensland;
- are enrolled in a Preferred Approved Program in the year of the award;
- have completed at least 16 units in an Approved Program.
- We'll consider:
- Preference will be given (in order of preference) to students studying:
Should you apply?
Likely a good fit if
- You are looking for Undergraduate funding.
- 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.
Application process
- Apply using the online application form.
- You 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.
- You may need to upload supporting documentation that shows your:
- financial circumstances (Centrelink statements, ATO statements, family income, etc.)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status;
- academic achievement; and
- community service and/or leadership achievements.
- Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
- demonstrated financial hardship;
- personal qualities, including leadership potential;
- academic ability; and
- any other matter considered relevant to your future academic success.
- are from South-East Queensland;
- are enrolled in a Preferred Approved Program in the year of the award;
- have completed at least 16 units in an Approved Program.
- We'll consider:
Official sources & verification
ScholarshipFrontier checks official scholarship, admissions and programme pages and keeps source evidence separate from the public summary.
Official sources last checked: 23 Aug 2026