University of Queensland (UQ) Scholarships 2024 | Study in Australia

University of Queensland (UQ) Scholarships

Pursue your study career in Australia. Great news! University of Queensland Scholarships are open now for international undergraduate and postgraduate students.

This article will provide you with complete information regarding these scholarships including their benefits, eligibility criteria, and step-by-step application process.

The University of Queensland was established in 1909 through a act of State Parliament, it was the first university in the state and was officially founded on April 16, 1910, with the gazettal of appointments to the first UQ Senate. Teaching started in 1911 in the Old Government House in George Street, Brisbane, Australia. This university is famous for its Teaching and learning excellence and has won more Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) than any other university in the country.

The University of Queensland is providing scholarships worth $10,000 to international undergraduate and Master’s students in coursework programs in Science.

There are three categories of Academic Scholarship on offer by UQ for international students:

  • UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships: Awarded before Christmas each year to applicants who achieve a minimum ATAR of 99.90 or equivalent.
  • UQ Excellence Scholarships: OP 1 (or equivalent) applicants who have demonstrated outstanding academic, leadership, and significant community service achievements during years 11-12.
  • Science International Scholarships: High-achieving students (OP 1-3) who have demonstrated significant academic, leadership and community service will be considered.

Scholarship Details:

  • Degree: Undergraduate/Master’s
  • Scholarship Type: Merit-Based
  • Institution: The University of Queensland (UQ)
  • Country: Brisbane, Australia
  • Number of Scholarships: 150
  • International Student: Eligible
  • Program Period:
    • UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships: 5 years
    • UQ Excellence Scholarships: Four years
    • Science International Scholarships: only for first-semester
  • Courses Offered: Click here to get information regarding courses

The University of Queensland (UQ) Scholarships Deadline:

  • August – November, for UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship (Limited to the annual income from the fund.)
  • November 2024 – 22 January 2025, for Science International Scholarship (Semester 1)
  • 26 February 2024 – 24 June 2024, for Science International Scholarship (Semester 2)

University of Queensland Scholarships Benefits:

  • In UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships students will get $12,000 per year
  • In UQ Excellence Scholarships students will get up to $60,000
  • In Science International Scholarships students will get an award of $5,000

University of Queensland (UQ) Scholarships Eligibility criteria:

  • Applicant must be an Australian Permanent Resident, New Zealand citizen, or international student who are completing or has completed Years 11 and 12 in Australia
  • For UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships, students must achieve a minimum ATAR of 99.90 or equivalent
  • For UQ Excellence Scholarships applicants must have demonstrated outstanding academic, leadership, and significant community service achievements.
  • For Science International Scholarships students must have high academic achievements
  • The applicant has NOT completed any previous tertiary study other than that undertaken as part of Year 11-12 studies
  • Applicant applied for a tertiary place through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
  • Only IELTS and PTE are two English language competence exams that the University of Queensland will accept
  • Applicant must enroll as a full-time student in an undergraduate program at The University of Queensland

How to Apply for the Queensland University Scholarship 2024?

  •  Click here to get full information regarding this scholarship and Click here to apply for the UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships
  • Click here to get full information regarding this scholarship and Click here to apply for the UQ Excellence Scholarships
  • Click here to get full information regarding this scholarship Click here to apply for the Science International Scholarships 
  • You only need to submit one application to be considered for both  UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships, UQ Excellence Scholarships academic scholarships. 

For more information regarding UQ scholarships for international students, please visit their official website

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