Cromwell College Residential Scholarship
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student, Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Study area
- All study areas
- Scholarship focus
- Accommodation, Financial hardship
- Scholarship value
- at least $4,500 but a maximum of $7,000
- Scholarship duration
- 1 year
- Number awarded
- 5
- Applications open
- 9 September 2025
- Applications close
- 27 February 2026
This scholarship is part of the UQ Residential Scholarships Scheme.
Eligibility
You're eligible if:
- you are a domestic student in accordance with the University’s Fee Policy;
- you are enrolled full-time in an Approved Program;
- you are a resident at Cromwell College;
- you can demonstrate financial hardship by providing documentary evidence; and
- you are not already holding a bursary or scholarship from Cromwell College.
How to apply
Apply using the online application form.
Refer to the Residential Scholarship Scheme landing page for information on offer rounds and corresponding application closing dates.
You only need to submit ONE application to be considered for ALL scholarships in the Aspire Scholarship scheme, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarship Scheme and the UQ Residential Scholarship scheme.
You'll need your:
- QTAC reference number
- evidence of financial hardship such as Centrelink statements, ATO statements, family income etc.
- regional/rural/remote residency (if applicable)
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
Preference will be given to applicants who are Commencing Students.
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 scholarships@uq.edu.au.
About this scholarship
Established in 2023 by the Cromwell College Foundation under the Queensland Commitment to support students experiencing financial hardship with the cost of residential fees. The Scholarship is maintained by income generated from the underlying endowment fund.