External scholarships

The Indigenous Scholarships Portal aims to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students access to financial support and resources, so they are better able to achieve their education and career aspirations. 

For more information, please visit: Aurora Education Foundation

Australia Awards Scholarships are long term development awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

They aim to contribute to the long term development needs of Australia's partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

For more information, please visit: Australia Awards Scholarships

Australian Rotary Health is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research within Australia. Funding and support areas include:

• Scholarships for rural medical and nursing students
• Scholarships for Indigenous health students
• Support for Australian Rotary Clubs.

For more information, please visit: Rotary Health Scholarships

The Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship is awarded to undergraduates studying engineering (chemical, mechanical, process and electrical), science or technical disciplines at an Australian university or tertiary institution. The Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship aims to encourage the participation of high calibre students in the Australian sugar processing industry.

The Australian sugar industry will be funding scholarship recipients each year to be hosted by Australian sugar mills and refineries for up to three work placements of four weeks each over one and half years (two placements during the crushing season and one placement during maintenance).

The scholarship is a jointly funded by Australia’s sugar mills, Sugar Research Institute (SRI) and Sugar Research Australia (SRA).

In addition to financial and work placement support, the Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship program helps recipients to make the most of their university experience through extra development opportunities by building their leadership skills and professional networks.

Eligibility

You must be:

• A penultimate year student currently undertaking an engineering, science or technical degree at an Australian university or tertiary institution
• Able to undertake up to three periods of work placement over an 18 month period (12 weeks in total) during semester breaks at an Australian sugar mill location selected by SRI.
• Prior to the commencement of each work placement, the scholarship recipient must successfully complete all medical tests including alcohol and drug testing required by a sugar industry company.    
• An Australian or New Zealand citizen; or    
• A permanent resident of Australia

Further information 

• A payment of $2,500 for satisfactory work placement and completion of engineering project report
• Paid work placement at industry rates and a living away allowance of $250 per week.

Applications for the 2021 Scholarships are open from 26 October 2020 to 12 March 2021.

For more information and to apply, please visit: Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship

Bendigo Bank committed to supporting young Australians. Each year we award scholarships to first year tertiary students. You need to be studying at an Australian university, college or TAFE campus for the first time.

One of our scholarship programs may make a significant difference to your future.

Applications for 2021 Community Bank Scholarships are open, successful recipients will be notified by 31 March 2021.

Applications for 2021 Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarship and Rural Bank Agribusiness Scholarship will open 1 December 2020.

For more information and to apply, please visit: Bendigo Bank Scholarships

For the third year running, BetaShares, one of Australia’s leading Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) managers, is offering the chance for a chosen recipient to receive a Grant towards educational costs or resources to assist with their studies, as well as the chance to have their work featured in the Insights section of the BetaShares website and via BetaShares social media channels.

This ETF Student Grant offers BetaShares the opportunity to showcase the exceptional intelligence and innovative thinking which Australian university students are able to manifest as exemplified in the design for one of the world’s fastest-growing and disruptive investment products.

In 2020-21, the total Grant value remains at AUD $5,000. This will be paid by the Promoter directly to the Australian bank account provided by the eligible winner.

All Grant applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited Australian tertiary education institution and have at least one year of study remaining to complete their degree.

Applications for the 2020-21 grant are open from 29 June 2020 to 11 June 2021.

For more information and to apply, please visit: BetaShares Student Grant

About BizCover

BizCover is one of Australia’s leading Insure-Tech companies, with a marketing platform that provides business insurance to SMEs, in Australia, New Zealand and the USA. BizCover has already helped more than 150,000 small business find suitable and affordable insurance and was ranked in the Top 50 Fast Growing Tech companies by Deloitte in 2018. We value uniqueness and character and are looking for up-and-coming IT talent to embark on the journey with us.

About the Scholarship

This scholarship was designed by BizCover to assist female IT students in their final year of study, and help them gain valuable real-world experience to shape a positive future for our industry.

The scholarship will pay the scholarship winner $3000AUD once off. The scholarship winner will also have the opportunity to gain work experience at BizCover during a three-month work placement program.

Who Can Apply

Final year female undergraduate students that are currently studying in the following degrees (or the equivalence of these degrees):

• Bachelor of Business Information Systems
• Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology
• Bachelor of Advanced Computing
• Bachelor of Design Computing

Selection Criteria

Face to face interviews will be conducted at BizCover’s Sydney office to decide the scholarship winners amongst all applicants. A video conference such as a Skype meeting can be arranged for applicants not based in Sydney.

Selection Criteria:

1. Past involvement in IT related projects
2. Academic achievement at school
3. Characteristics and communication skills

Application Timeline

This scholarship is open throughout the whole calendar year with two close dates.

1st close date: 15 March 2020, for the first scholarship winner to be announced by 26 April 2020.

2^nd close date: 31 July 2020, for the second scholarship winner to be announced by 30 September 2020.

For more information, please visit: BizCover Scholarships

APRA and the Reserve Bank of Australia have established the Brian Gray Scholarship program in memory of Brian Gray, who died on 24 August 2001 while serving as Executive General manager of APRA's Policy, Research and Consulting Division.

The Brian Gray Scholarship program will fund up to four scholarships annually, to the value of $15,000 each.  The scholarship purpose is to support final year Honours and PhD students in finance, actuarial science, econometrics, statistics or related disciplines, who intend to focus full time on their studies and research.

Applications for the 2020 scholarship are now closed.

For more information, please visit: Brian Gray Scholarship program

The Capstone Editing Early Career Academic Research Grant for Women

This grant provides up to $5,000 for one female academic per year to assist with the costs associated with a research project leading towards a publication. 

Applications for this round are now closed. 

For more information, please visit: The Capstone Editing Early Career Academic Research Grant for Women

The Capstone Editing Carer's Travel Grant for Academic Women

This grant provides up to $3,000 for one female academic per year to assist with childcare costs in relation to travel to conduct research or present a paper at a conference. 

Applications are open from 7 October 2020 to 12 August 2021.

For more information, please visit: The Capstone Editing Carer's Travel Grant for Academic Women

The Capstone Editing Conference Travel Grant for Postgraduate Research Students

This grant provides up to $3,000 for one postgraduate student per year to assist in covering the costs of attending a conference in relation to their degree. 

Applications are open from 15 July 2020 to 20 May 2021. 

For more information, please visit: The Capstone Editing Conference Travel Grant for Postgraduate Research Students

The Capstone Editing Laptop Grant for Postgraduate Coursework Students

This grant provides $3,000 for one postgraduate student per year to purchase a computer or laptop and software for their studies. (The recipient will receive one $3,000 gift voucher for Harvey Norman.)

Applications for this round are now closed.

For more information, please visit: The Capstone Editing Laptop Grant for Postgraduate Coursework Students

The Capstone Editing Research Scholarship for Honours Students

This scholarship provides up to $3,000 for one Honours student per year to assist with covering the costs associated with the research for their thesis. 

Applications for this round are now closed.

For more information, please visit: The Capstone Editing Research Scholarship for Honours Students

The Capstone Editing Textbook Grant for Undergraduates

This grant provides $3,000 for one undergrad per year to assist with covering the cost of their textbooks for the duration of their degree. (The recipient will receive one $1,000 gift voucher per year for three years.)

Applications are open from 4 March 2020 to 6 January 2021.

For more information, please visit: The Capstone Editing Textbook Grant for Undergraduates

This grant provides up to $5,000 for one researcher per year to undertake an innovative research project. 

Applications are open from 15 April 2020 to 24 February 2021.

For more information, please visit: The Capstone Editing Grant for Mid-Career Researchers

In recognition of the contribution made by the former McDonald's Corporation CEO, Charlie Bell, a scholarship for future leaders has been created in his name recognising Charlie's commitment towards the provision of ongoing learning and education.

The Charlie Bell Scholarship for Future Leaders will reward successful candidates with a contribution of up to $15,000 towards tuition fees for their chosen undergraduate or post graduate study.

Applications for the 2021 scholarship are now closed.

The CSIRO Postgraduate Scholarship Program provides opportunities in science and engineering for outstanding graduates who enrol each year at Australian tertiary institutions. Up to fifty scholarships are available for projects that align with CSIRO's priority research areas.

Scholarships are available to full-time postgraduate students who are undertaking a higher degree by research which will lead to the award of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Scholarships will be offered to high achieving students who are enrolled in a PhD program at an Australian university.

Recipients of postgraduate scholarships are generally required to be Australian Citizens or hold Permanent Residency status. However, in fields in which there is a national skill shortage, scholarships may be awarded to overseas candidates, provided they meet Department of Immigration and Citizenship policy guidelines. International students must be able to provide evidence of admission to an Australian university.

Applications for the 2021 scholarship program are now open.

For more information and to apply, please visit: CSIRO Studentships and Scholarships

A scholarship for graduate students and early career researchers.

The brand new FutureNow Plus Scholarship will support one graduate student (who has their own tuition fee offset or other arrangement) or early career researcher with a stipend of up to $35,000, plus a research, travel and accommodation allowance of up to $10,000. With this increased level of support the successful candidate can focus even more on their research and outcomes knowing they have added financial security.

Previously known as the Industry Foundations Scholarships, this program now has a new name – FutureNow Scholarships – and is generously supported through sponsorships including the NSW government funding of our ANSTO Innovation Precinct development. Applications are open from all regions, but a strong connection to NSW in the project or its outcomes is required.

ANSTO’s FutureNow Scholarships support graduate students and early career researchers working on industry-focused translational research projects. Graduates who receive a FutureNow Scholarship work under the guidance of some of Australia’s current leading scientists and researchers with access to ANSTO’s national and landmark infrastructure and industry partners.
 
ANSTO’s FutureNow Scholarships provide a top-up to existing stipends and the next round will open in April 2021. In the meantime, one quality application with strong industry support will win our inaugural FutureNow Plus Scholarship.

All the information you need is available on our FutureNow Scholarship web page.

About Gas Detection Australia 

Gas Detection (Australia) Pty Ltd (GDA) is a leader in Gas Detection technology. We are a manufacturer of gas detectors/sensors for detecting gases such as Carbon Monoxide (CO), Carbon Dioxide (CO₂), Oxygen (O₂), Ammonia (NH₃), Hydrogen (H₂), Flammable Gases (Methane (CH₄), Propane (C₃H₈), Butane (C₄H₁₀), Refrigerant Gases (R123, R134a, R410a, R404) etc. We also manufacture our own single channel, dual channel and multi channel controllers respectively. The company is based in Toowoomba QLD and has very close links with the University of Southern Queensland where much of the pioneering research work is carried out. Gas Detection Australia proudly boasts of its research and manufacturing base in Australia thereby affording its clients excellent technical back up and service.

The Combined Work and Study Experience

The Combined Work and Study Experience (CWSE) is primarily designed to assist existing USQ students who are studying the Electrical/Electronic Engineering at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) in Toowoomba but are financially challenged or have socio-economic reasons that may be preventing them from studying at USQ.

• Be an Australian Citizen.
• Reside the Darling Downs area.
• Undertaking or have been offered a B Eng course in Electrical Electronic Engineering at USQ.
• Have financial or socio-economic reasons that may prevent you from studying at USQ.
• Be willing and, as importantly, desiring to undertake regular on the job work experience on campus in electrical/electronic engineering.

As part of our community support program, Jade Finance Australia is awarding a $2500 academic scholarship to empower an undergraduate or master’s student advance their studies in the fields of finance, business and commerce. The Jade Finance Scholarship will be awarded to the applicant, selected by our expert panel, who has been judged to have submitted the most outstanding response to our selection criteria theme: Trends, changes and impacts on the finance lending sector.

The scholarship is open to both part-time and full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students, who are currently enrolled in and completed one year of study in a commerce, financial studies or business studies course at an accredited university.

Applications for the 2020-21 scholarship are open and will close on 10 May 2021.

For more information and to apply, please visit: Jade Finance Scholarship

Larsen Jewellery is offering a scholarship of $3,000, to go towards the University or Tafe tuition fees of one individual, for either a jewellery or jewellery design related course, or a design or visual arts related course based in Australia.

The applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for the scholarship:

• Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident.
• Applicant must display an interest and passion for jewellery, design or visual arts.

Applications for the 2020 scholarship are now closed.

The National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ) has been running a bursary program for female students since 2009. In conjunction with our Bursary partners, bursaries are awarded annually across a wide range of criteria. The NCWQ is proud to launch its 2020 program of 40 bursaries for female students.

Can you answer YES to any of these questions?

• Do you live in Logan, Moreton Bay, Maranoa, South Burnett, regional or rural Queensland?
• Do you want to become a teacher? Or are you already studying in the fields of Special Education or Early Childhood?
• Does a family member have cancer?
• Are you an Indigenous student?
• Are you keen to work in aged care?
• Are you studying journalism, a physical science, medicine, law, justice, international relations, urban design or a STEM course?
• Do you have a disability or mental illness?
• Do you have a passion for volunteering?
• Are you returning to work/study after a break?
• Are you enrolled in a PhD course which will lead to a direct benefit to women?
• Do you identify with the LGBTIQ community?
• Are you increasing your skills in leadership and governance preparing you for board membership or are you able to demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, you may be eligible to apply for one of the bursaries from $1000.

Applications for the 2020 program are now closed.

For more information, please visit: NCWQ Bursary Program

New Colombo Plan Scholarship

The New Columbo Plan Scholarship Program is an Australian Government initiative to provide opportunities for high-achieving Australian undergraduates to undertake study as part of their degree and an internship/mentorship in one of 40 Countries in the Indo-Pacific.

USQ will select the top 10 students who meet the eligibility criteria, submit a completed application and best address the selection criteria, and send these applications to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Department will then choose the Scholarship winners to represent Australia as part of the New Colombo Plan program. The 10 USQ nominees will contend for a Scholarship against other students at other Australian universities.

What does the Scholarship include?

The New Colombo Plan Scholarship consists of:

• travel allowance - up to $2500
• establishment allowance - up to $2500
• monthly stipend (for study and internship/mentorship) - up to $2500 per month
• health and travel insurance for the duration of the Scholar's program
• mental health allowance for the reimbursement of services - up to $1000.

Other benefits may include:

• payment of up to 1 academic year of tuition fees payable to the host institution (if required) - up to $20 000 
• full time language training (1-6 months) fees payable to the provider - up to $10 000.

Eligibility

You must:

• Be an Australian Citizen

• have achieved a minimum 6.0 GPA for your undergraduate course to date

• be between 18 and 28 years old (inclusive) as at 1 January 2020

• be enrolled at USQ in a bachelor degree or bachelor honours degree

• have completed at least one year (8 courses) at commencement of the scholarship

• be eligible to study for one or two semester/s at an Indo-Pacific University and receive credit towards your degree

• demonstrated leadership in the community.

Applications for the 2021 scholarship round are now closed.

For more information, please visit: New Colombo Plan

The Carolyn Allport Scholarship is available for a woman undertaking postgraduate feminist studies, by research, in any discipline, awarding $5000 per year for a maximum of 3 years to the successful applicant. Applicants must be currently enrolled in postgraduate studies, by research, in an academic award of an Australian public university. This scholarship has been created in recognition of Dr Carolyn Allport’s contribution to the leadership and development of the Union in her 16 years as National President.

Applications for the 2020 scholarship are now closed.

For more information, please visit: National Tertiary Education Union Scholarships

In line with the delivery of the Peninsula Developmental Road projects, the Department of Transport and Main Roads is offering a number of scholarships in 2021 for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, with a traditional or historical connection to country around the Peninsula Developmental Road, Cape York Peninsula.

Tertiary scholarships

• Two scholarships are available for students continuing or commencing tertiary studies in 2021.
• Scholarship holders will receive $10,000 per year, for up to four years, while studying full time.
• Scholarship funds cover tertiary fees and education expenses.
• Eligible qualifications include Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Bachelor (Honours) Degree, Graduate Certificate, or Graduate Diploma.
• Any field with a connection to Transport and Main Roads core business is eligible (for example, but not limited to, construction management, engineering, cultural heritage, town planning, environmental management, communications, accounting or finance).

Eligibility

To be eligible, students must:

• be an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander, with a traditional or historical connection to country around the Peninsula Developmental Road, Cape York Peninsula.
• be studying an eligible tertiary qualification full time in 2021.

Applications for the 2021 scholarships are now closed. 

For more information, please visit: Cape York Scholarships

The Pinnacle Foundation provides scholarships for students between the ages of 17-26, who are planning to study full-time education at a public or private secondary school (final year) or public institution of higher education in Australia, for the purpose of gaining an educational or vocational qualification in any profession, trade or the arts.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that because of their gender identity, sexual orientation or sexual characteristics they have been prevented or hindered from achieving their academic aspirations. 

Applications for the 2021 scholarship are now closed.

For more information, please visit: Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships

The Power Tynan Scholarship Program provides an opportunity for successful year 12 school-leavers to study (part-time) at university while working full-time for Power Tynan. This year, we will also accept applications from current university students. We pay the successful individual’s HELP fees for all successfully completed subjects and the scholarship recipient is in the enviable position where they can apply their knowledge practically and receive valuable on-the-job mentoring and training whilst being paid.

Power Tynan is one of Toowoomba’s largest and most diverse financial services provider. Our services include:

• Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Financial Planning
• Tax Consulting
• Business Advisory
• Finance & Lending
• Self Managed Superannuation
• Audit 
• Succession Planning
• Business Improvement
• Business Valuations
• Business Intelligence and Data Analysis
• Integrated IT Support, Implementation & Strategy

A suitable applicant would be someone who:

• Intends to commence studying at university in 2021;
• Has the capacity to undertake the substantial responsibility and effort that comes with combined full-time work and part-time study;
• Wants to join a dynamic organisation that offers mentoring, training and a commitment to advance the right people.

Applications for the 2021 scholarship are now open.

For more information and to apply, please visit: Power Tynan Scholarship Program

Promotion Products Pty. Ltd. has been a Brisbane-based market leader in the promotional marketing industry for over 14 years. We value the role of education in our community and believe in supporting those who may need a little financial assistance in attaining further education. We recognize that many students suffer from financial strain during their time in tertiary education, and by offering this scholarship program we wish to continue to support and grow the skills of the next generation who will enact positive change in their community.

Promotion Products Bi-Annual $3000 Scholarship

Open to all students currently, or about to, undertake further education.

Applications for the February 2021 scholarship must be received by 15 January 2021. Applications for the August 2021 scholarship must be received by 15 July 2021.

For more information and to apply, please visit: Promotion Products Bi-Annual Scholarship 

Budget Promotion Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander $3000 Sponsorship Award

Open to anyone of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background that is currently, or about to, undertake further education.

Applications for the August 2021 award must be received by 15 July 2021.

For more information and to apply, please visit: Budget Promotion Sponsorship Award

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships give talented students from anywhere in the Commonwealth the opportunity to gain a Master's degree, while developing new skills, experiencing life in another country, and building their global networks.

Scholarships are for students committed to creating change in their communities and contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals.  The scholarships are named in honour of Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth and ACU Patron, and are fully funded and supported by numerous Commonwealth Governments.

Scholars will join an active international alumni network of more than 35,000 individuals who have benefitted from the life-changing opportunities a Commonwealth Scholarship offers, and will contribute to the development of the future Commonwealth.

What's on offer?

• Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships offer a life-changing opportunity for cultural exchange and academic collaboration in unique environments across the globe.
• Awards are fully funded, providing tuition fees, a return economy flight, an arrival allowance, and a regular stipend (living allowance).
• Awards are for Master's degrees and are not applicable to distance learning courses.
• Awards are open to citizens of all Commonwealth countries, other than the host country.
• Award holders will build deeper and stronger links across the Commonwealth network, acting as ambassadors between home and host countries.

Applications are now closed and will re-open in November 2020.

For more information, please visit: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

Students in regional areas often have to relocate in order to study, leaving behind the support of family and friends and feeling torn between their education and their obligations. Fortunately, assistance in the form of a scholarship can help ease some worries and allow greater freedom to more regularly visit home and lend a hand.

This is more important than ever, with many RASF Rural Scholarship recipients coming from drought-stricken towns and farms that need all hands helping whenever possible. Many applicants mention the financial burden of needing to return home to help in holidays and the resulting lost opportunity to work.

Our Rural Scholarship program goes a small way to ensure students from regional areas can chase the same education dreams as students from metropolitan areas.

Who can apply for a RAS Foundation Rural Scholarship?
Rural Scholarships are available to support individuals in NSW who demonstrate a passion for rural communities and commitment for any career that will ensure the future success of rural and regional NSW.

Applicants for a Rural Scholarship must:

• Be enrolled in or applying for study in any accredited tertiary course at an approved Australian education provider
• Demonstrate a desire to contribute to the future of rural NSW
• Demonstrate how a scholarship would assist them in achieving their education or training goal
• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident

What type of courses qualify for the RAS Foundation Rural Scholarship?
There is no limit on the types of courses that qualify or the age of the applicant. You could be studying anything from physiotherapy, engineering, teaching, agricultural science, horticulture, medicine and commerce - and almost everything in between.

You could be studying at University, TAFE or VET courses, on campus or by distance learning. However applicants all have one thing in common - a desire to play an active part in the future of rural NSW.

What scholarships are available?
Scholarships of up to $6,000 for full-time study or $3,000 for part-time study are available.

Applications for the 2021 scholarships have now closed.

For more information, please visit: RAS Foundation Rural Scholarship

We know that real health for you and your family is only ever as good as the people who are providing it.  And we know that finances are a key factor for families as well as insurance products and services.  So with that in mind, we are helping to encourage the best people in to the healthcare, business and finance industries by providing the Real Futures Grant.

The value of this grant is AUD $5,000 (total amount).  This amount is paid as a one off payment to the winner.

To be eligible, you must be enrolled full-time in an accredited Australian Tertiary Education Institution and be studying for a certificate, diploma, degree or traineeship in any of the following areas:

• Business - including any business related courses from any institution.
• Finance - including actuarial, statistics, accounting and general finance courses.
• Medicine - including medical and health sciences, surgery and medical research.
• Healthcare - including health and fitness-related specialties, sport sciences, health services assistance and international health.
• Specialist healthcare - including nursing, optometry, dentistry and pharmacy.

Only citizens or permanent residents of Australia can apply.

You must have reached 18 years of age to enter.

This grant is offered annually to one person. 

Applications for the 2019-2020 grant are now closed.

For more information, please visit: Real Futures Grant

Rhodes Scholarships provide opportunities for outstanding all-round students to study at the University of Oxford.

Scholars are selected on the basis of their exceptional intellect, character, leadership and commitment to service.  A Rhodes Scholarship supports you in full-time study at the University of Oxford.  You can choose from a wide variety of courses.

As a guide to the eligibility you must have:

• been an Australian citizen and have lived in Australia for at least 5 of the last 10 years
• been at least 19 years of age but younger than 26 at 1 October in the year you would start at Oxford
• completed at least four years of secondary schooling in Australia

Historically, this scholarship has been offered annually.

Applications for the 2021 scholarships are now closed. 

For more information, please visit: Rhodes Scholarships 

This scholarship assists Australian Indigenous students to undertake post-secondary study in Queensland. It is awarded to Australian Indigenous students in their second or subsequent year of study at participating institutions.

It was established in 1987 and is maintained by gifts from Mr Robert Noel Hammon.

Eligibility

The scholarship is open to Indigenous students who:

• have successfully completed at least one year of a program at a participating institution, and
• are enrolled on a full-time basis for a subsequent year of that program or a further program at that or another participating institution.

Participating institutions include:

• The University of Queensland (UQ)
• Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
• University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
• CQUniversity (CQU)
• Queensland TAFE Colleges.

How to apply

Submit completed application form with supporting documentation to ugscholarships@uq.edu.au by the closing date.

Selection criteria

The selection committee will take into account:

• academic achievement in previous studies
• any other scholarship, bursary, award or benefit, whether governmental or otherwise, to which the applicant is entitled
• any other matter that the selection committee considers to be relevant to the applicant's future success.

Social and economic need may also be considered.

Preference will be given to eligible applicants who are undertaking studies in:

• Science
• Engineering
• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Architecture
• Agriculture
• Veterinary Science.

Applications are now closed.

For more information, please visit: RN Hammon Scholarship

The Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships Program (RRESP) has been introduced to improve access to and completion of tertiary education courses for students from regional and remote areas in Australia.

Benefits

The Scholarship payments will assist the Recipient with the financial costs of attending their institution and undertaking their Eligible Course of Study and Internships.

The Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships Program can provide:

• funding up to $18,000, based on course length and type of study or training
• a further $500 to support an internship

Eligibility

To be considered for a Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarship, you must meet all the eligibility criteria below:

• You must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, holder of a permanent humanitarian visa, or a New Zealand citizen living in Australia.
• You must have commenced or be commencing your Eligible Course of Study in 2020.
• Your permanent home address must be in a regional or remote area as defined by the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS).

Applications for Round Four are currently closed.

For more information, please visit: Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships Program

Savvy is proud to announce a $5,000 Savvy Scholarship prize for undergraduate or master's students studying commerce and financial fields. Savvy routinely provides scholarships to students in business and commerce courses to help cover academic and other costs.

To be eligible for the prize, candidates will write a 300-500 word essay on 'How will lending markets change with new fintech services?''

The prize is open to students who have completed two years of their undergraduate or master's degree majoring in commerce, banking, marketing, finance, accounting, actuarial studies and economics or business studies.

The Savvy 2019-2020 Fintech Scholarship is open to Australian and International students who are studying either part-time or full-time at University.

Applications are now closed.

For more information, please visit: Savvy Fintech Scholarship 

At SeekVisa, we know our future depends on educated people. That’s because those who strive for perfection in their studies often go on to achieve great things in their life. This scholarship is for students of all levels diploma and above, research and professional development courses at an Australian educational institution.

Every year, we offer a $5000 scholarship to students in different disciplines. The scholarship is a merit-based and is offered to students who have outstanding academic records and show research promise.

Value

The winner will be awarded:
1. $4000; and
2. an additional $1000 donated to the institute/school/college/TAFE/university you are enrolled in.

Selection Criteria

All applications for the scholarship must be submitted with the required documentation. In addition, selection will be based on factors including:

• Academic record (particularly tertiary grades and ranking, and taking account of the ranking of the relevant institution at which studies were undertaken)
• Relevant professional experience
• Relevant scholarly publications
• Academic references

Who can apply

The SeekVisa scholarship is open to domestic and international students, current and future, of all nationalities, that wish to study full time in their discipline in Australia including:

• Certificate 3 and 4, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Courses
• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate (Coursework or Research)
• Graduate Diploma Courses

Students who have previously applied for the SeekVisa scholarship and have not been selected are encouraged to apply in future application offerings.

Applications for the 2020 scholarship are now closed.

For more information, please visit: SeekVisa Scholarship

As Australia’s largest independent digital marketing agency, Sparro leads the way in digital strategy, paid media and SEO.

Sparro utilises digital channels and data to solve real life business problems for brands across a range of industries ranging from travel, finance, e-commerce, not-for-profit organisations and more.

Our team comes from a wide range of backgrounds, with many new graduates and career changers. We’re always looking to develop our digital marketers to be leaders in the industry and our business and to nurture the next generation of talent. That’s why we’re now offering the Sparro Student Grant. 

The objective of the grant is to encourage marketing and data-focused students to explore digital marketing. 

The grant is offered to one person. The value of this grant is AUD$2,500 (total amount) and is paid as a one-time payment to the winner.

Eligibility Criteria

1. To be eligible, you must be enrolled full-time in an accredited Australian Tertiary Education Institution, be entering your final year of study and be studying for an undergraduate certificate, diploma or degree in any of the following areas:
   • Business, Marketing, Commerce – including any business related courses from any Australian institution
   • IT – including any IT related courses such as Design & Animation, Computing Science and Games Development
2. Only citizens or permanent residents of Australia can apply.
3. You must have reached 18 years of age to enter.

Entry Task
In order to apply for the Sparro Student Grant, write an essay (max 5000 characters) answering the flowing question: What impact would you like to have on future of digital marketing?

Applications for the 2020 grant are open and will close on 31 December 2020.

For more information and to apply, please visit: Sparro University Scholarship

Applications are now open for the Department of Education’s 2021 scholarship and grant programs. These scholarships and grants reinforce the department’s dedication to providing the best teachers for all state schools while promoting teaching as a career path.

The scholarships and grants on offer include:

• The Aspiring Teacher Grant supports high-achieving secondary graduates from 2020 commencing their studies to become a teacher in 2021.
• The Beyond the Range Professional Experience Grant supports students to experience living and teaching in a priority community across Central Queensland, Darling Downs-South West, Far North and North Queensland regions.
• The Future Teachers Bursary funds costs associated with the USQ Head Start program.
• The Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarship supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to gain an initial preservice teacher education qualification.
• The TJ Ryan Memorial Medal and Scholarship support exemplary Queensland secondary students to pursue tertiary studies.
• The Lambert McBride Perpetual Bursary provides indigenous university students with a one-off grant to assist with tertiary expenses for study in any discipline.

Applications will close on Friday 11 December 2020.

For more information and to apply, please visit: Teach Queensland Scholarships and Grants

The Toowoomba Scholarship Program (TSP) is a 3-year pilot program (2019 - 2021) established to give a 'hand up' to disadvantaged Toowoomba community members to achieve their education and employment dreams.

What can the money be used for?

• Course fees if not eligible to receive a government subsidy or loan
• Co-contribution fees (for VET courses) where the student is eligible for a subsidy
• Approved education expense such as laptop, internet data, transport, childcare, books and stationery, desk and chair, PPE (personal protective equipment), uniforms.
  

The scholarship recipient will receive one to one support with a trained Learning Partner, who will spend 1-2 hours per week/fortnight providing support. Attending these sessions is a requirement of the award. There will also be peer support sessions, both face-to-face and online.

Am I eligible to apply?

To be eligible applicants must:

• Be a resident of the Toowoomba Regional Council area or relocating to the region for study
• Be planning to start study in an approved course within four months of the award date or already be studying in an approved training or university course
• Commit to attend mentoring and peer support sessions for the duration of the scholarship (up to 12 months)
• Be willing to have their award information published on St Vincent de Paul Society social media, newsletters and reports or other media (with identifying details withheld if required).
  

There are no age restrictions to participate, but the person must be entering post-secondary education or training.

How do I apply?

Applicants need to:

• Meet with the Education Program Coordinator to discuss course options and suitability
•  Complete an application form 

         o  Provide a personal statement (up to one page) explaining why they want to participate in their chosen education or training program and what they would like to achieve from it

         o  Demonstrate financial hardship and/or experience of barriers to education, training and/or employment

         o  Indicate what financial support (up to scholarship limit) is required

         o  Provide a reference letter in support of the application.

The award is for a maximum of 12 months from the award date or until the program/course is completed.

Not all applications will be successful.

Interested?

Contact Mary Wells, Toowoomba Education Program Coordinator, on 07 4699 5222 / 0436 845 379 or email mary.wells@svdpqld.org.au.

Applications for Round Four of the scholarship will open in November 2020.

For more information, please visit Toowoomba Scholarship Program

The Vida Lahey Memorial Travelling Scholarship is administered and coordinated by the Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Foundation. The scholarship gives emerging Australian artists or Australian art history graduates an extraordinary opportunity to develop their practice or research through an itinerary of national travel (in accordance with current Australian and Queensland Government travel restrictions and advice).

In 2021, due to current restrictions on international travel, the scholarship offers two successful applicants $20,000 each towards a domestic travel budget that ensures the further development of art practice or research that will make a contribution to an understanding of Australian art.

Applications for the 2021 scholarship are now open and will close on 11 December 2020.

For more information and to apply, please visit: QAGOMA Vida Lahey Memorial Travelling Scholarship

Each year, Vision Australia awards Further Education Bursaries to a select number of students who are blind or have low vision.

The bursaries provide adaptive technology to help students fully participate and succeed in their chosen studies. Assistive technology can eliminate barriers to education and enhance access to information. It enables students to read course material, conduct research and improve their student life.

Applications for the 2021 bursary are now closed.

Applications for the 2022 bursary are scheduled to open on 1 July 2021.

For more information, please visit: Vision Australia Further Education Bursary

The Toowoomba Regional Council is proud to offer the William Groom Centenary of Toowoomba Scholarship as a way to acknowledge young students achievements to the local community.
The scholarship was established in 2004 to mark the centenary of Toowoomba’s declaration as a city. It honours the many achievements of the municipality’s first mayor William Henry Groom, who served several terms from 1861 before winning seats in the Queensland and Commonwealth Parliaments.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must be 18-24 year olds, who are commencing their second or third year of a full-time USQ degree course or TAFE Queensland South West diploma next year.

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Sound academic achievement in all subjects attempted in the first and/or second year of their course.
• A record of community involvement in local organisations that may include sport, arts, cultural and charitable groups.
• Graduation from a local high school, having attended for two years and reside in the Toowoomba Regional Council area.
• Intention to continue in a full-time course of study next year.    

The scholarship has a maximum value of $5000.

Applications close 5pm on the 1st Monday in December.

For more information and to apply, please visit: William Groom Scholarship

Wine Australia offers a PhD and Master by Research scholarship program to help attract postgraduate students in the fields of wine, viticulture and wine business research. We are committed to supporting academic endeavour and encouraging the enthusiasm of the future leaders of oenology, viticulture and wine business researchers to support a prosperous Australian grape and wine community.

Wine Australia offers supplementary scholarships for up to three years full-time PhD study and for up to two years full-time Master by Research study. Candidates must:

• be enrolled in or have applied for a program at an Australian or overseas university
• hold, or have applied for, an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship or other equivalent scholarship through their host university, and
• be attending on campus (applied to domestic study only).

The most outstanding Wine Australia PhD scholarship applicant will receive the Dr Tony Jordan OAM Award which provides the recipient with additional stipend.

Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, the quality of an applicant’s Curriculum Vitae, the merit of the proposed research program, the expertise of the proposed supervisor(s), the likelihood of the student’s ongoing involvement in the wine sector, and funding availability.

International candidates enrolled at overseas universities are not eligible.

Applications for the 2020 scholarship are now closed.

If you are an undergraduate or postgraduate law student who has either studied or is studying Administrative Law, then here is a great opportunity for you to apply for Withstand Lawyer’s annual academic scholarship. The winner receives $4,000.

The program is exclusively available for domestic and international students in Australia. The funding will provide financial assistance to the qualified undergraduate or postgraduate students who have outstanding results and whose essay will best address to solve the case.

Who can apply

The Withstand Lawyers Scholarship is offered to:
• Domestic and International Undergraduate Law students in Australia
• Domestic and International Postgraduate Law students in Australia
• Students who achieved a mark of at least ''Distinction'' in Administrative Law

Applications for the 2020-2021 scholarship are open and will close on 1 November 2021.

For more information and to apply, please visit: Withstand Lawyers Scholarship

The YBPS are for our young mob who want to get further in sport, the arts or achieving academically (either at school, TAFE or uni). With support from the Queensland Family & Child Commission this round we have $2000 and $1000 scholarships to give away. How deadly is that!

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible for the scholarship you need to:

• be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• be 25 years old or younger
• be living in Queensland

Applications for this round are now closed.

For more information, please visit: Young, Black & Proud Scholarships

If you care for a family member or friend with an illness, disability or mental health issues, you could be eligible for one of the 1,000 bursaries available to young people juggling study and care. The Young Carer Bursary Program supports young carers to continue with their education. The program offers 1,000 bursaries of $3,000 each year. 

To be eligible you must be a young carer who is:

• aged 12 - 25 years old for the entire time you're receiving the bursary
• studying at high school level or beyond, up to and including your first undergraduate degree*
• an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• not receiving another scholarship 

*Undergraduate degrees include: advanced diplomas, bachelor degrees, bachelor degree with honours and associate degrees.

Applications for the 2021 bursary are now closed.

For more information and to apply, please visit: Young Carers Network

The National Scholarship Program celebrates the talents and strengths of young people across Australia who exhibit extraordinary promise – but who lack the support and resources to fulfill their potential.

Every year over 20 young people throughout Australia are awarded Youth Off The Streets scholarships. Recipients receive $6000 towards educational or training goals over two years and can be used to pay for some course fees and support costs such as equipment, uniforms, textbooks and stationary.

• Students aged 16 to 21 inclusive as at 20 September on the year of nomination.
• Citizens or permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand (evidence will be required).
• Students with a clear need for financial assistance.
• Students studying in Australia for the two year period of the program.

All successful applicants convey their genuine talent, ability and determination in any education or training course, including (but not limited to):

• Academic skills
• Visual or performing arts
• Sport
• Trade skills
• Music

Applications for the 2020 scholarship are now closed.

For more information, please visit: Youth Off The Streets National Scholarship Program

The Jane M. Klausman (JMK) Women in Business Scholarship was established in 1998 from a generous bequest by Jane M. Klausman, a member of the Zonta Club of Syracuse, New York, USA, and the 1990-1995 Zonta International Parliamentarian. The program operates at the Zonta club, district/region and international levels. Zonta annually awards up to 32 scholarships of US$2,000 each at the district/region level and six international scholarships in the amount of US$8,000 each.

Eligibility

Women of any age, pursuing a business program with major field of specialization in accounting, finance, business management, marketing, operations management, human resources management, international business, or entrepreneurship at an accredited university/college/institute, who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field and are living or studying in a Zonta district/region, are eligible. Online students are also eligible to apply if enrolled at an accredited university/college/institute.

Students must be enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the final year of a Master's program at the time the application is submitted to the local Zonta club. Applicants must be in school at the time the scholarship funds are disbursed and must not graduate before December 2020. Previous International Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship recipients may not apply to renew the Scholarship for a second year.

Classified members (club members and individuals with direct membership with Zonta International) and employees of Zonta International and Zonta International Foundation, and their family members (ancestors, descendants, adoptees, siblings, nieces or cousins, and those of their spouse or co-habiting partner), are not eligible to apply for the Scholarship.

Golden Z club members may apply.

Note that applicants from geographic areas within a Zonta district/region where no clubs are located will be considered and are eligible to apply for the district/region and international awards.

What are the Requirements?

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements: 
1. Be undertaking a business and/or business-related program at an accredited university/college/institute. 
2. Enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the final year of a Master's program at the time the application is submitted to the local Zonta club or district. 
3. Applicants must still be attending school at the time the scholarship funds are disbursed to receive this scholarship. 
4. Must submit the Zonta International verification of current enrollment form with application materials. Acceptance letters are not verification of enrollment and will not be accepted. 
5. Achieved an outstanding academic record during her academic studies, including business subjects. 
6. Demonstrated initiative, ambition and commitment to pursuing a career in business.

Applications for the 2020 scholarship are now closed. Applications for the 2021 scholarship will be posted in January 2021.

For more information, please visit: Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship

The goal of the Young Women in Public Affairs Award Program is to encourage more young women to participate in public affairs by recognising a young woman's commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women.

Applicants are asked to reflect on their voluntary commitment to their school and to their community and the problems limiting the advancement of the status of women in their own country and worldwide. The Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Award Program looks to the young women of today for the leaders of tomorrow.

For more information, please visit: Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Award

What is DUS

Whilst studying for a job-relevant degree at your choice of accredited university, join the Australian Defence Force (ADF), have your fees paid for, earn a salary while you complete your degree, and walk straight into a great ADF role following graduation.

Complete your studies with a salary 

Apply for a role in the Navy, Army or Air Force while still studying for a degree at any accredited university in Australia. If you are accepted for sponsorship you will join your chosen Service then concentrate on your studies, while enjoying a salary and many other benefits.

What you will love

• A guaranteed job on graduation
• Assistance with your HELP fees
• Textbook reimbursement
• Subsidised accommodation
• Free dental and medical care
• Professional development

How to apply

To apply for sponsorship of the degree you are currently studying, you must first apply for a job in the Navy, Army or Air Force and go through the standard application process.

When to apply

You can apply for sponsorship at any point during your degree, as long as you have completed your first semester and received your results. It's best to apply in your first year of university, to maximise your sponsorship time.

For more information and to apply, please visit: Defence University Sponsorship

The Relocation Scholarship is an annual payment to help certain students in higher education who are required to live away from their family home while studying.

You may be eligible for this payment if you are:

• studying full time in an approved scholarship course, and 
• receiving at least $1 of Youth Allowance (student) basic benefit or $1 of ABSTUDY Living Allowance in the fortnight in which the scholarship is payable, and
• a dependent person who has to live away from home to study or
• meet specific scholarship independence criteria, and
• starting full time study within 35 days of qualifying for the scholarship, or
• undertaking full time study for at least 35 days after qualifying for the scholarship

For more information, please visit: Relocation Scholarship. Alternatively please contact Centrelink.