Funding & benefits
“$12,000 towards accommodation fees”
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
University of Queensland in Australia offers UQef Residential Scholarship to undergraduate students. It supports accommodation, Financial hardship, Rural or remote. The award is worth $12,000 towards accommodation fees, for 2 years. Applicants need domestic students only (student type: Domestic, as classified by the awarding institution). Applications open on 17 August 2026 and close on 9 October 2026.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Economics & Finance. 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 a domestic student
- are enrolled full-time in an Approved Program
- are a resident at UQ Res Gatton Halls of Residence or Kev Carmody House
- are from a Regional, Rural or Remote Area in Queensland
- are a Commencing Student or have not completed more than 16 units in the Approved Program
- can demonstrate financial hardship by providing documentary evidence.
- You're eligible if you:
- Domestic students only (student type: Domestic, as classified by the awarding institution).
- You're eligible if you: Selection criteria: are a part of the Young Achievers Program
- have been offered or hold a LEAD scholarship.
- Preference will be given to applicants who: Enrolment: Future UQ student, Current UQ student Scholarship focus: Accommodation, Financial hardship, Rural or remote
Selection criteria
- are a part of the Young Achievers Program
- have been offered or hold a LEAD scholarship.
- Preference will be given to applicants who:
Should you apply?
This is a Undergraduate-level opportunity working in Economics & Finance. On nationality, the record states: Domestic students only (student type: Domestic, as classified by the awarding institution). With the deadline today, only applicants with documents already prepared should start now.
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Undergraduate.
- Study area: Economics & Finance.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: Domestic students only (student type: Domestic, as classified by the awarding institution)..
- 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.
- Apply during the main round to give yourself the best chance of receiving a scholarship.
- You only need to submit one application to be considered for all scholarships in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarship Scheme, UQ Residential Scholarship Scheme and Aspire Scholarship Scheme.
- Apply now
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
How much does UQef Residential Scholarship pay?
University of Queensland states: "$12,000 towards accommodation fees."
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 9 Oct 2026. That is today.
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: 8 Oct 2026 · Verified 2 h ago
Timeline context
- Closes today.
About University of Queensland
University of Queensland is based in Australia and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.