The UQ 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.
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Summary
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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 one of the following Australian visas:
- Temporary Protection Visa (subclass 785), Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (subclass 790), Temporary Humanitarian Concern Visa (subclass 786), Temporary Humanitarian Stay Visa (subclass 449);
- any other similar visa from time to time that the Australian government might enact for people from refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds; or
- Bridging Visa E (subclass 050) or Bridging Visa A (subclass 010) if you have applied for any of the above-mentioned visas.
- have not received the Scholarship previously for the same level of study
- do not hold another similar scholarship
- can demonstrate financial hardship by providing documentary evidence.
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
Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026
Application Deadline
December 30, 2026How To Apply
- Applications expected to open late October.
The University of Queensland will email you to let you know when UQ received your application. If you don't receive a confirmation email within 2 working days of submitting your application, contact [email protected].
For more information, kindly visit UQ scholarship webpage.
