Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarship

The Scholarship was established in 2020 to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to achieve educational success through completing studies at UQ, and to support greater representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in higher education as stated in the UQ Reconciliation Action Plan. The Scholarship is supported by UQ fundraising initiatives and gifts from donors, and is open to further contributions.

Selection criteria We'll consider:

• demonstrated financial need
• personal qualities including leadership potential
• academic ability
• any other matter considered relevant to your future academic success.

You're eligible if you:

• are an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• can demonstrate financial need (Centrelink statements, ATO statements, family income, etc.)
• are enrolled in any coursework program in the semester of the award.