Commonwealth Bank Indigenous Scholarship
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student, Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate coursework
- Study area
- All study areas
- Scholarship focus
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Financial hardship
- Scholarship value
- $4,500 (subject to the annual distribution from the relevant fund and may be more or less in some years)
- Scholarship duration
- 1 year
- Number awarded
- 1
- Applications open
- 17 August 2026
- Applications close
- 26 February 2027
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
- are an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- are enrolled in any coursework program at The University of Queensland.
How to apply
Apply using the online application form.
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
community service and/or leadership achievements.
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 (in order of preference):
- enrolled in any coursework program in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
- studying in accounting.
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
This scholarship was established in 2024 by Commonwealth Bank to further their longstanding commitment to the financial wellbeing, education and career pathway opportunities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Scholarship is maintained by income generated from the underlying endowment fund.