Dow STEM Scholarship
This scholarship will open in May 2026.
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Study area
- Computer science and IT, Engineering, Science and mathematics
- Scholarship focus
- Financial hardship
- Scholarship value
- $10,000 per year. You may also receive up to $10,000 for travel support for approved opportunities.
- Scholarship duration
- May vary
- Number awarded
- 1
- Applications open
- May 2026
- Applications close
- June 2026
This scholarship is part of the Liveris Academy Equity Scholarship Scheme.
See all scholarships in this scheme.
Eligibility
You’re eligible if you:
- are a domestic student
- are enrolled, or intend to enrol, as a full-time student in the first year of an undergraduate STEM program
- achieve a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank of 99.00 (or equivalent); or
- have a minimum GPA of 5.8 (or equivalent);
- does not hold another scholarship that the Director considers to be similar; and
- can demonstrate educational disadvantage as a result of financial, geographical, cultural or other personal circumstances.
How to apply
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS- The next available opportunity will be for Semester 1 2029, with applications opening July 2028.
Apply using the online application portal. You can save your progress and resume your application at any time.
You'll need to prepare:
- a cover letter
- your resume
- responses to 2 provided questions
- a copy of your reports from Year 11, Semester 2 and Year 12, Semester 1 or, if you are a current student, your most recent studies report, and
- a 1-minute video in response to a provided question.
Details of these requirements can be seen by clicking the Apply Now button - you will need to prepare all supporting documentation before you start your application.
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
We'll consider:
- documented evidence of educational disadvantage as a result of financial, geographical, cultural or other personal circumstances
- academic achievements in secondary school
- leadership potential, community service and/or engagement
- alignment with the graduate attributes of the Liveris Academy
- willingness to participate and contribute to co-curricular activities at UQ and through the Liveris Academy
- any other matter the selection committee considers relevant for your future academic success.
What happens next
We’ll email you to let you know we've received your application. If you haven't received an email within 2 days of applying, email us at scholarships@eait.uq.edu.au.
If you’re considered eligible, we’ll forward your application to a selection panel to review. If you’re successful, we'll notify you in writing.
About this scholarship
The Scholarship was established in 2021 by The Dow Chemical Company and maintained by the income generated from an endowed gift to encourage and support outstanding students in an Approved Program at UQ, through financial support and Membership with the Liveris Academy.