Kev Carmody Residential Scholarship
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Study area
- All study areas
- Scholarship focus
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Accommodation, Financial hardship
- Scholarship value
- Cost of residency in a standard room at Kev Carmody House
- Scholarship duration
- 1 year
- Number awarded
- 1
- Applications open
- 9 September 2025
- Applications close
- 27 February 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 Kev Carmody House;
- you can demonstrate financial hardship by providing documentary evidence; and
- you are an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
How to apply
Apply using the online application form.
Refer to the Residential Scholarship Scheme landing page for information on offer rounds and corresponding application closing dates.
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.
- proof of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
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 ugscholarships@uq.edu.au.
About this scholarship
Established in 2022, the Kev Carmody Residential Scholarship supports Indigenous students experiencing financial hardship with the cost of residential fees at Kev Carmody House.