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33rd UQ Senate Create Change Residential Scholarship

UQ Residential Scholarships Scheme
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

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:

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.

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