Funding & benefits
Funding details are not stated on the official page as of 9 October 2026. Check the official source before applying.
Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
This award provides $10,000 for one year of undergraduate study. It is open to domestic students who are Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons and can demonstrate financial need. You must be a future or current student enrolled in any coursework program at the University of Queensland. Applications are submitted through an online portal from August 17, 2026, to February 26, 2027.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Age: 16+ years
- Domestic students only (student type: Domestic, as classified by the awarding institution).
- 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: 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: Enrolment: Future UQ student, Current UQ student Student type: Domestic Scholarship focus: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Financial hardship Requirements: can demonstrate financial need; are an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; are enrolled in any coursework program at the University of Queensland.; You're eligible if you: Selection criteria: demonstrated financial hardship; personal qualities, including leadership potential; academic ability; 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 (see scholarship rules); have completed at least 16 units in an Approved Program.; We'll consider:; Preference will be given (in order of preference) to students who:
Should you apply?
This is a Undergraduate-level opportunity working in All study areas. On nationality, the record states: Domestic students only (student type: Domestic, as classified by the awarding institution). The closing date is 140 days away, so there is time to prepare a considered application.
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Undergraduate.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: Domestic students only (student type: Domestic, as classified by the awarding institution)..
- Age rule: 16+ years.
- Study destination: Australia.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. 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:
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Which nationalities are eligible?
The eligibility record states: Domestic students only (student type: Domestic, as classified by the awarding institution).
What level of study is it for?
It is for Undergraduate level applicants at University of Queensland in Australia.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on 26 Feb 2027. That is 140 days from now.
Where do I apply?
Directly with University of Queensland, through the official application page linked from this record.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Queensland's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 16 Sep 2026 · Verified Sep 16, 2026
Timeline context
- Closes in 140 days (Friday 26 February 2027).
About University of Queensland
University of Queensland is based in Australia and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.