R.D. Arida Residential Scholarship
This scholarship will open in August 2025.
- 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
- $10,000 per annum (subject to the annual distribution from the relevant fund and may be more or less in some years) towards accommodation fees
- Scholarship duration
- Minimum completion time
- Number awarded
- May vary
- Applications open
- August 2025
- Applications close
- January 2026
This scholarship is part of the UQ Residential Scholarships Scheme. You only need to submit one application to be considered for all scholarships in this 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;
- you can demonstrate financial hardship by providing documentary evidence; and
- you have resided in North Queensland at the time of application.
How to apply
Apply using the online application portal.
You'll need your:
- QTAC reference number
- evidence of financial hardship such as Centrelink statements, ATO statements, family income etc.
- proof of 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 resided in a Preferred Region of North Queensland. As per the Rules, Preferred Region of North Queensland means the districts of Charters Towers, Hughenden and Cloncurry.
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 2003 and maintained by the income from a bequest from the late Rachid Lahoud Arida.