University of Queensland Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship in Australia 2026

The University of Queensland Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship is funded by The University of Queensland (UQ). Established in 2021, this Scholarship offers students from refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds the opportunity to pursue higher education in any desired discipline at UQ.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 18, 2026
• ValueFully Funded
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorUniversity of Queensland, Australia
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• 100% tuition fee waiver, plus $29,000 annual living stipend.

Requirements

You’re eligible if you:

• are or will be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at UQ;
• hold an Eligible Visa;
• have not received the Scholarship previously for the same level of study;
• do not hold another scholarship that the Associate Dean considers to be similar; and
• can demonstrate financial hardship by providing documentary evidence.

UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship Rules.

Selection Process

The University of Queensland will consider: 

• evidence of financial hardship;
• strength of personal qualities as evidenced by your personal statement included in your application; and
• any other matter that the selection committee considers to be relevant to your future success in your studies. 

Application Documents

You'll need:

• a copy of your current visa (if you are currently on a Bridging Visa A or E and have applied for a Protection visa, please provide a copy of the acknowledgement letter from Immigration)
• your resume/CV
• UQ offer letter or confirmation of application for the chosen program of study
• evidence of your and/or your family's financial circumstances, such as: 
  • Centrelink Statement; 
  • employment payslips for the past two months (i.e. past 8 weekly payslips/past 4 fortnightly); 
  • Australian Taxation Office Notice of Assessment for the most recent financial year; 
  • any other type of relevant evidence.
• a personal statement which outlines your personal and/or family circumstances and your personal qualities. You are also welcome to include any other information you deem relevant to your application, such as any achievements or aspirations.

You can also include:

• evidence of your prior study/qualifications (if applicable) 
• references from employers, community organisations, academics or any other relevant group that wish to support your scholarship application 

Check also:
2025 Faculty of Engineering International Tuition Fee Research Scholarship at The University of Sydney Australia

Application Deadline

January 18, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Queensland, Australia on studenthub.uq.edu.au to apply

For more information, kindly visit University of Queensland scholarship webpage.