Dr Chris Muir Residential Scholarship
This scholarship will open on 17 August 2026.
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student, Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Study area
- All study areas
- Scholarship focus
- Accommodation, Financial hardship, Rural or remote
- Scholarship value
- $7,000 per annum (subject to the annual distribution from the relevant fund and may be more or less in some years)
- Scholarship duration
- Minimum completion time
- Number awarded
- 1
- Applications open
- 17 August 2026
- Applications close
- 9 October 2026
This scholarship is part of the UQ Residential Scholarships 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; and
- you can demonstrate financial hardship by providing documentary evidence.
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'll need your:
- QTAC reference number.
- evidence of financial hardship such as Centrelink statements, ATO statements, family income etc.
- regional/rural/remote residency
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
Preference will be given to applicants who –
- have a usual place of residence in Papua New Guinea.
What happens next
We'll email you to let you know when we've received your application.
If you don't receive a confirmation email within 2 working days of submitting your application, contact us at scholarships@uq.edu.au.
About this scholarship
Established in 2025 by gifts from Mrs Dymphna Muir and Alumni Friends in honour of Dr Chris Muir, former president of Alumni Friends. Alumni Friends dates back to 1967, when UQ sponsored the formation of an association to foster relationships with UQ alumni. Operated by a large group of volunteers, Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc. and its special interest groups contributed significantly to UQ’s continued growth and development through supporting UQ students, researchers and educators.