Santos Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarship
- Enrolment status
- Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Study area
- All study areas
- Scholarship focus
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Academic excellence, Financial hardship
- Scholarship value
- $10,000 Full-Time / $5,000 Part-Time
- Scholarship duration
- Up to four years
- Number awarded
- May vary
- Applications open
- 9 September 2025
- Applications close
- 26 February 2026
This scholarship is part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarship Scheme.
See all scholarships in this scheme.
Eligibility
You're eligible if:
- you can demonstrate financial hardship;
- you are an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
- you are enrolled in any coursework program in the semester the scholarship is awarded.
How to apply
Apply using the online application form.
Refer to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education 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 may need to upload supporting documentation that shows your:
- financial circumstances (Centrelink statements, ATO statements, family income, etc.);
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status;
- academic achievement; and
- community service and/or leadership achievements.
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
We'll consider:
- demonstrated financial hardship;
- personal qualities, including leadership potential;
- academic ability; and
- any other matter considered relevant to your future academic success.
Preference may be give to applicants who (in order of preference):
- Are studying in a relevant field:
- Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology); Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science, Coastal and Marine Science); Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management); Bachelor of Science (Health, Safety and Environment).
- Identify with one of the following Traditional Owner groups:
- (Eastern Qld) Mandandanji; Bidjara; Turrbul/Jaggera; Wadja Wadja; Wardingarri; Iman; Karingbal; Port Curtis Coral Coast; Bailai; Gurang; Gooreng Gooreng; Taribelang; Wulli Wulli; Bunda Gaanga/u; Bigambul (Cooper Basin) Wongkumara; Kungardutyi Punthamara; Yandruwandha; Boothamurra; Dieri; Port Bonython; Kullili; Yarrawarrka; Kaurna (Adelaide); Barngarla (NSW & NE QLD); Gomeroi; Garawa; Waanyi; lndjalandji-Dhidhanu; Ganglidda (NT) Amadeus Basin; Alice Springs; Hermannsburg; lmanpa; Santa Teresa; Beetaloo Basin; Larrakia; Borroloola, Katherine (Madaranka) (WA) Yaburara; Mardudhunera (Devil Creek); Yinikutira, Jinigudira (Exmouth); Noongar.
- Can demonstrate academic achievements, and
- Can demonstrate strength of personal attributes (including community involvement, career aspirations, interests, drive, ability to overcome challenges) in a personal statement of up to 500 words.
What happens next
We'll email you to confirm we've received your application.
If you haven’t received your confirmation email within 2 working days of submitting your application contact us at scholarships@uq.edu.au
About this scholarship
Established in 2022 by a donation from Santos under the UQef Scholarship Match Initiative. The Scholarship is maintained by an expendable gift from Santos.