The University of Queensland Saudi Aramco Excellence Scholarship 2026

The Scholarship was established in 2021 and is maintained by an endowed gift from Saudi Aramco.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 27, 2026
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorThe University of Queensland
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyThe University of Queensland
• Eligible CountryChina , India , Japan , Korea , Malaysia , Singapore

Benefits

• $10,000 per year.
• You may also receive up to $10,000 for travel support for approved opportunities.

Requirements

You're eligible if you:

• are an international student from one of these countries:
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Malaysia
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
• achieved a minimum 99.00 ATAR (or equivalent) for your Year 12 studies
• completed Year 12 (or overseas equivalent) in the two year period prior to the year of award; and
  • have completed no more than 1 semester towards the approved program in the year of the award (see approved programs below); and/or
  • have not undertaken any tertiary studies at Bachelor level prior to enrolling in the approved program (special studies not included)
• are enrolled full-time in:
  • Bachelor of Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering
  • an engineering dual
  • Bachelor of Advanced Science

We'll consider:

• evidence of academic and leadership achievement
• evidence of personal qualities including:
  • leadership potential, community service and/or engagement
  • alignment with the graduate attributes of the Liveris Academy
  • demonstrated commitment to academic excellence
  • demonstrated capacity and willingness to actively participate in, and positively contribute to, co-curricular activities at UQ
  • demonstrated strength of interest in undertaking co-curricular developmental activities through the Liveris Academy
• any other matter that the selection committee considers to your future success at UQ and in your subsequent career.

Selection Process

What happens next

• We’ll acknowledge your application by email. If you have not received an email within 2 days of applying, email [email protected].
• If you’re considered eligible, we’ll forward your application to a selection panel to review.
• If you’re successful, we will notify you in writing to organise an interview.

Application Documents

Apply using the online application form.

You'll need to prepare:

• a cover letter
• your resume
• responses to 2 provided questions
• a copy of your reports from Year 11, Semester 2 and Year 12, Semester 1 or, if you are a current student, your most recent studies report, and
• a 1-minute video in response to a provided question. 

Details of these requirements can be seen on the Appplication Portal - you will need to prepare all supporting documentation before you start your application. 

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit the UQ  scholarship webpage.