HASS Scholarships

UQ offers a large variety of scholarships which HASS students may apply for. You might be surprised by how many UQ scholarships you can apply for throughout your studies.

This article explains how scholarships work at UQ and how to find scholarships you might be eligible for. 

You can find and apply for scholarships on the UQ Scholarships website.

Have questions about a HASS scholarship? Contact us at scholarships@hass.uq.edu.au 

HASS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

Established in 2020 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by the HASS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Endowment Fund, this scholarship supports undergraduate Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in HASS who are experiencing financial hardship.

Previous recipients:

HASS Globetrotters Grant

Established in 2018, this Grant providea financial support for HASS students to participate in unique international travel opportunities that enhance their employability.

Previous recipients:

  • 2022: Ailish Luke Martin, Anna Rowe, Franssisca Xaveria, Sara-Jane Seery and Ty Sheers

Joanne Tompkins and Alan Lawson Scholarship

Established in 2020 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by the Joanne Tompkins and Alan Lawson Scholarship Endowment, this scholarship supports undergraduate students experinceing financial hardship undertaking studies in humanities.

Previous recipients:

Joan Lambrides Scholarship

Established in 2020 by Gary Lambrides and the Alumni Friends under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initative, this scholarship encourages and supports undergraduate students undertaking studies in languages and arts who are experiencing financial disadvantage.

Previous recipients:

  • 2022: Abby Sellars
  • 2021: Athena Karlaftis

Kate McNaughton of Roma Scholarships

This scholarship was founded in 1931 by gifts under the will of Duncan McNaughton, of Roma, and is awarded to a high-achieving Honours student in HASS. 

Previous recipients:

  • 2022: Alessandra Schultz, Samantha Hammond
  • 2021: Sophie Coombs, Lillian Rangiah
  • 2020: Samuel Brotchie, India Oswin

Lisbeth Hopkins OAM Scholarship

Established in 2020 by Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc. under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by distribution of the Lisbeth Hopkins OAM Scholarship Endowment, this scholarship supports postgraduate coursework students in HASS who are experiencing financial hardship.

Previous recipients:

  • 2022: Brittany Rissman
  • 2021: Catherine Thornton

Robertson Family Scholarship

Established in 2013 in memory of A. K. (Bill) Robertson and V. M. (Molly) Robertson, this scholarship supports a mature-aged experiencing financial disadvantage to undertake undergraduate studies in HASS. 

Previous recipients:

    UQ Ramsay Undergraduate Scholarship

    This scholarship was established in 2019 with support from the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation to support students undertaking a program with an extended major in Western Civilisation.

    Previous recipients:

    • 2022: Yameen Khan, Ruby Beesley, Olivia Davidson, Mia Wright, Marlees Skala, Lucy Ingham-Myers, Lily Burke, Jodie Down, Jayde McCarthy, James Richardson, Jacob Niessl, Holly Skordou, Georgia Mullins, Genevieve Heyworth, Emma Hislop, Emma Fitzgerald, Elena Del Villar, Elish Chopra, Diep Nguyen, Dean Burger, Darcy Stuart, Caleb Macpherson, Brodie Kealley, Aydan Rusev, Ashleigh Witenden, Alexander Somlyay

      The Warren Braxton Bannister Undergraduate Bursaries in Social Science, Political Science and Government

      Established in 2004 from the estate of the late Warren Braxton Bannister, these bursaries  support undergraduate students enrolled in programs relating to social science, political science and government.

      Previous recipients:

      • 2022: Teal Jordan, Keanu Tuart, Lilian Scott, Djarah Koops-Gill, Jordan Fleming, Ka Wing Clara Wong
      • 2021: Zoe Nethery, Thomas Watson - read Thomas's story here, Sherylee Edwards, Jasie Amghar, Charlotte Lyon - read Charlotte's story here, Amelie Bothma
      • 2020: Vanessa Eagles, Siobhan Cross, Naomi Simpson, Meseret Vermeer, Linden Peacock, James Coggins

       

        Clare Atkinson Memorial Scholarship

        The scholarship was established in 2017 and maintained by gifts from many donors in memory of the dearly missed Clare Atkinson. It supports journalism students taking a series of internships with major media organisations in Sydney.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2020: Sophia Asnicar
        • 2019: Jasmine Hines
        • 2018: Chantelle Bringas

        Cole Lawson Communications Scholarship 

        This scholarship was established in 2009, and is awarded to an outstanding communication student enrolled in the Bachelor of Communication or associated duals. It has motivated our PR/communication students to strive for excellence in academic work and to pursue a career in public relations and communications.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2020: Jessica Cuskelly
        • 2019: Odette Miller
        • 2018: Laura Kane 

        George Essex Evans Scholarship

        This scholarship was established in 1972 by a bequest of $4,714.38 from the late Miss Anne Basilea Valentina Evans in memory of her brother George Essex Evans. The object of the scholarship is to assist an outstanding student to complete an honours program in English Literature or Drama.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2021: Joy Chalaby
        • 2020: Samantha Schraag
        • 2019: Nicholas van Buuren

        Journalism Scholarship for Indigenous Engagement 

        This Scholarship was established by the School of Communication and Arts through the support of Mr Bruce Woolley to provide opportunities for Australians from underrepresented groups to pursue academic and professional careers in Journalism, particularly focused on Indigenous issues.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2021: Sarah Watego
        • 2019: Jasmin Spicer

        Kingshott Cassidy Poetry Scholarship Award

        Established in 2010 by a bequest from the estate of Dorothy Susan Cassidy who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1980 and a Master of Arts in 1986. Applications are invited from undergraduates who are currently enrolled in a UQ undergraduate program; have completed at least 2 units of poetry courses; can provide evidence of financial need; and have not previously been the recipient of the award. 

        Previous recipients:

        • 2021: Helen Gearing
        • 2020: Helena Turner
        • 2019: Imogene Bourke

        Laurie Hergenhan Scholarship in Australian Literary Studies

        Established in 2019 in recognition of Laurie Hergenhan, this scholarship provides support to undergraduate students studying English Literature who are facing financial hardship.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2022: Imogen Whiteside
        • 2021: Tegan Palombi

        Paula and Tony Kinnane Art History Scholarships

        Established in 2017 from a bequest to The University of Queensland under the will of Paula Ruth Kinnane, this scholarship supports students undertaking undergraduate studies in art history.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2022: Chelsea Chivers, Tara Gouttman
        • 2021: Eva Bunker, Athena Karlaftis
        • 2020: Elena Dias-Jayasinha

        UQ Commonwealth Regional Journalism Scholarship

        This scholarship was established in 2019 with a grant from the Commonwealth Department of Communication and the Arts, this scholarship provides support to students from regional or remote areas to study journalism. 

        Previous recipients:

        • 2022: Bimini Plesser, Lachlan Sands
        • 2020: Sophie Rethamel
        • 2019: Scout Wallen, Mitchell Gadek, Ella Buckingham, Charlotte Blackwell

        Clyde and Norma Spearritt Scholarship

        This Scholarship was established in 2021 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative through gifts by the family of Clyde and Norma Spearritt in honour of their lifelong commitments to education to support undergraduate students undertaking Bachelor of Education (Primary) studies who are experiencing financial hardship.

        Previous recipients:

        • Charlotte Ashford

         

        A.G. McCready Memorial Scholarship

        Established in 1996 by Mrs I.C. McCready in memory of her late husband Alfred Glen McCready, this scholarship supports students undertaking Honours in Classical Languages.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2021: Alexander Bickerton
        • 2020: Tong Wu
        • 2019: Derek Scott

        Anita McCrossin and Bazil Muir Undergraduate Scholarship Endowment

        Established in 2020 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative through gifts by the family of Anita McCrossin and Bazil Muir in honour of their studies within the Bachelor of Arts, this scholarship supports undergraduate students undertaking studies in HPI who are experiencing financial hardship. 

        Previous recipients:

        • 2022: Eloise Thomson

        Betty Fletcher Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

        Established in 2019 by Friends of Antiquity, this scholarship supports undergraduate students studying classics and ancient history who are facing financial hardship.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2022: Ellie Hughes

        Betty Fletcher Memorial Travelling Scholarship

        Established in 1992, this scholarship enables a meritorious student in Classics and Ancient History to travel for academic purposes in Greece, Italy, Asia Minor or any other place that was part of the civilisation of Rome or Ancient Greece.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2022:  Kyla Duffey

        Constantine Aspromourgos Memorial Scholarship for Greek Studies

        Established in 1994 in memory of Constantine Aspromourgos, this scholarship supports a UQ graduate to undertake postgraduate Greek studies. 

        Previous recipients:

        • 2022: Oskar Fletcher
        • 2021: Rory Ardill-Walker
        • 2020: Jessica Zelli

        Denis J. Murphy Memorial Scholarship

        This scholarship was established in 1990 in memory of the late Denis Joseph Murphy, a past Reader in History at The University of Queensland, and supports students undertaking research into the history of labour, the labour movement or the Labor Party in Australia.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2022: Ella Hussey-Simmonite
        • 2020: Trent Nixon
        • 2019: Duncan Hart

        Emeritus Professor RD Milns AM Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

        Established in 2020 by Alumni Friends Society under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative in memory of Emeritus Professor RD Milns AM, this scholarship supports undergraduate students studying classics and ancient history who are facing financial hardship.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2022: Rachel Stanley

        Michael Lattke Scholarship in Studies in Religion

        Established in 2019 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by the Irmtraud Petersson and Michael Lattke Scholarship Endowment fund, this scholarship supports undergraduate students undertaking studies in religion who are experiencing financial disadvantage.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2020: Jasraj Puri

        Osiecki Scholarship for Classics

        Established during 2014 by Mr Henry Osiecki and Dr Vera Osiecki, via Bio Concepts Pty Ltd, this scholarship supports undergraduate and honours students in the discipine of Classics and Ancient History.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2022: Alessandra Schultz, Geordan Gibbs
        • 2018: Jessica Zelli, Catherine Rosbrook

        Karl and Frieda Reber Memorial Scholarship

        The scholarship was established in 1962 by a legacy from Mrs Hilda Maria Reber, and supports high-achieving students completing Honours in German.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2021: Hannah Bobby
        • 2020: Lorcan Stevens
        • 2019: Samuel Brotiche

        Mary Alison Miles Munro Scholarships

        This scholarship was founded in 1936 in memory of Mrs Mary Alison Miles Munro, and is awarded to eligible students who show the greatest proficiency through their results in the language courses.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2022: Lachlan Cosgrove, Allegra Hamilton-Carswell
        • 2021: Sofiah Beach - read Sofiah's story here, Sarah Arnell
        • 2020: Tessa van Swinderen, Georgia Mason

        Maybel Pingel Scholarship

        This scholarship was established in 1991 by a gift from Mrs Mabel Barnett, and supports high-achieving students completing Honours in French.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2021: Sophie Coombs
        • 2020: Bethanie Patch
        • 2019: Amy Bergman

        Barbara Hebden Music Bursary

        This scholarship was established in 2016 by an endowed bequest from the estate of UQ alumna and music critic, Barbara Jean Hebden OAM. It provides support to a first-year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Music (Honours). 

        Previous recipients:

        • 2020: Fiona Chen
        • 2019: Amy Conolly-Hobo
        • 2018: Sophia Goodwin

        Howard and Gladys Sleath Scholarships

        Established in 1998 by a bequest by Howard Sleath, this scholarship supports a first-year student studying an orchestral stringed instrument played with a bow.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2020: Daniel Casey
        • 2019: Ting Yan Lai
        • 2017: Georgina Chan

        Hugh Brandon Scholarship 

        Established by contributions from colleagues, friends and former students in honour of Hugh Earle Brandon, this scholarship provides support to undergraduate students studying conducting, organ performance or piano performance. 

        Previous recipients: 

        The Neil Brice Memorial Fund

        This scholarship was established in 1974 with a fund of $5,200 raised by public subscription in memory of Neil Mather Brice, DSc, who at the time of his death was Professor of Electrical Engineering at Cornell University, New York, USA. It supports students suffering financial harship with a preference to those studying music and physics.

        Previous recipients:

        • 2021: Neil Weyers, Danielle Jones
        • 2020: Rikki Doonan, Neil Weyers, Anthony Tsai, Adam Jolly
        • 2019: Melissa Bechteler-Weickhardt, Germain Tobar, Amy Hosking

        Paula and Tony Kinnane Music Scholarship

        Established in 2016 from a bequest to The University of Queensland under the will of Paula Ruth Kinnane, this scholarship is awarded for outstanding auditions for the Bachelor of Music (Honours).

        Previous recipients:

        • 2021: Lili Stephens, Konstantinos Vouloukos
        • 2020: Ellen McCusker
        • 2019: Lara Miller, Elena James

         

          George Georges Research Scholarship

          The scholarship supports an undergraduate student seeking to undertake a research project in an area relating to peace, nuclear disarmament, trade unionism, environmentalism, social justice, human rights, or other areas that reflect the values and goals of the late Senator George Georges.

          Previous recipients:

          • 2021: Anna Whip
          • 2020: Erin Jory, Andries Armes-Venter
          • 2018: Sophie Ryan

          The Wheatley Bursary

          Established in 2008 and maintained from the income of a bequest from the late Marcelle Walden, this scholarship is awarded to a financially disadvantaged mature-age second year student undertaking studies in political science and/or public policy.

          Previous recipients:

          • 2022: Michael Rae
          • 2021: Shaun Bickley
          • 2020: Mitchell McHugh