UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship 2027

The University of Queensland (UQ) offers this scholarship to eligible students who have experienced displacement or humanitarian circumstances and wish to pursue higher education.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 11, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorThe University of Queensland
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyThe University of Queensland
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• 100% tuition fee waiver
• $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

We'll 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. 

What happens next

We'll email you to let you know when we've received your application. If you don't receive a confirmation email within 2 working days of submitting your application, contact us at [email protected].

Application Documents

You'll need:

• a copy of your current visa (if you currently hold a Bridging Visa A or E, please also provide a letter from Immigration confirming the visa you have applied for)
• 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 (up to 500 words) outlining your personal and leadership qualities and/or experience. You are also welcome to include any other information you deem relevant to your application, such as personal and/or family circumstances, career aspirations/interests and/or community service involvement.

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:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Apply using the online application form. 

For more information, kindly visit the UQ webpage.