Scholarship Overview

  • Country: Australia
  • Scholarship Type: Merit-based
  • Institutions: University of Queensland
  • Funded by: Australian Government
  • Tuition Type: Full tuition
  • Degree Program: PhD
  • Scholarship Amount: $35,000, etc
  • Separate Application Required?: Yes
  • Deadline: Same as admission cycle

Scholarship Benefits

This is a tax-free living stipend of $35,000 per year (indexed annually). It covers tuition fees and Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). The scholarship is funded by the Australian Government with the aim to help PhD students with living expenses and tuition fees.

Eligibility

You are eligible if you:

  • are a domestic or international student
  • fulfill the entry requirements for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • meet the specific requirements of the project

How to apply

Here are steps to apply for this scholarship:

  • Check the latest start date and ensure you can meet the deadlines.
  • Apply by the recommended date for your project.
  • Select an eligible project and contact the supervisor to express your interest.
  • Review the application instructions.

In your application, under ‘Scholarship and Collaborative study’, select:

  • ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’.
  • ‘I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship’.
  • UQ Earmarked Scholarship type.

Additional Information

This scholarship is for 3.5 years with the possibility of one extension. If you receive this scholarship after starting, there will be no back payments.

If you are a domestic part-time student with a medical condition, carer’s responsibilities or a disability preventing full-time study, you may be considered for the scholarship. This is assessed individually.

Official Website

https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/earmarked-scholarships-support-category-1-project-grants