Union College Young Achievers 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
- Scholarship value
- $6,000 per annum towards accommodation fees
- Scholarship duration
- 3 years
- Number awarded
- 2
- 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 Union College;
- you can demonstrate financial hardship by providing documentary evidence; and
- you are part of the Young Achievers Program.
How to apply
Apply using the online application portal.
You'll need your:
- QTAC or UQ number
- evidence of financial hardship such as Centrelink statements, ATO statements, family income, or a personal statement.
- evidence of regional/rural/remote residency
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status (if applicable)
- evidence of health issues or disabilities (if applicable)
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 scholarships@uq.edu.au.
About this scholarship
The Young Achievers Residential Scholarship is a partnership between UQ and Union College to support Young Achievers to access higher education with a contribution to residential costs.