33rd UQ Senate Create Change Residential Scholarship
This scholarship will open in September 2025.
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Study area
- All study areas
- Scholarship focus
- Academic excellence, Accommodation, Financial hardship
- Scholarship value
- $10,000 towards accommodation fees
- Scholarship duration
- 1 year
- Number awarded
- May vary
- Applications open
- September 2025
- Applications close
- February 2026
This scholarship is part of the UQ Residential Scholarships Scheme. You only need to submit one application to be considered for all scholarships in this 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 an Approved Accommodation Provider;
- you are a Commencing Student;
- you achieve a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank of 89.00 (or equivalent); and
- you can demonstrate financial hardship by providing documentary evidence.
How to apply
Apply using the online application portal.
You'll need:
- your QTAC reference number
- evidence of financial hardship such as Centrelink statements, ATO statements, family income etc.
- proof of regional/rural/remote residency (if applicable)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status (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 (in order of preference):
- are from a Regional, Rural or Remote area;
- are an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person;
- are First in Family;
- face other significant barriers to commencing tertiary study.
What happens next
We'll email you when your application is successfully submitted.
If you don't receive a confirmation email within 2 working days please contact us at scholarships@uq.edu.au.
About this scholarship
The purpose of the 33rd UQ Senate Create Change Residential Scholarship is to encourage and support high achieving students experiencing financial hardship to undertake undergraduate studies and live as a resident at an Approved Accommodation Provider. The Scholarship is maintained by income generated from the underlying endowment fund.