Port of Brisbane Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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
- $10,000
- Scholarship duration
- 1 year
- Number awarded
- May vary
- Applications open
- 9 September 2025
- Applications close
- 27 February 2026
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 need;
- you are an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
- you are enrolled in any coursework program at the University of Queensland.
How to apply
Apply using the online application form.
Refer to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education 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 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; and
- community service and/or leadership achievements.
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
We'll consider:
- demonstrated financial hardship;
- personal qualities, including leadership potential;
- academic ability; and
- any other matter considered relevant to your future academic success.
Preference will be given (in order of preference) to students studying:
- are from South-East Queensland;
- are enrolled in a Preferred Approved Program in the year of the award;
- have completed at least 16 units in an Approved Program.
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 2025 by a gift from Port of Brisbane to support and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students to access and succeed in their tertiary education at UQ. Port of Brisbane is committed to reconciliation and investing in initiatives that enable and result in meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.