Meridian Urban Regional and Town Planning Scholarship for Indigenous Students
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student, Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Study area
- Architecture, design and urban planning
- Scholarship focus
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Financial hardship
- Scholarship value
- $10,000 per year
- Scholarship duration
- 4 years
- Number awarded
- May vary
- Applications open
- 16 May 2025
- Applications close
- 1 August 2025
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:
- are an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- can demonstrate financial need (Centrelink statements, ATO statements, family income, etc.)
- are enrolled in an approved program in the semester of the award.
How to apply
Apply using the online application form.
You may need to upload supporting documentation that shows your:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status
- community service and/or leadership achievements.
You only need to complete one form to be considered for all scholarships under the UQ-ICS and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarships.
Selection criteria
We'll consider:
- demonstrated financial need
- personal qualities, including leadership potential
- academic ability
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
Established in 2024 and maintained by an annual gift from Meridian Urban, industry leaders in urban policy & planning, and resilience & adaptation.