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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Established in 2021 with support from the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation to support students undertaking a program with an extended major in Western Civilisation.
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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.
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The following scholarships are available to support HASS students undertaking travel experiences related to their studies:
Established in 2018, this Grant provides financial support for HASS students to participate in unique international travel opportunities that enhance their employability.
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Established in 2022, this Grant supports History students to travel preference given for fieldwork, research projects and experiences that endeavour to understand Australia’s place and position in the Asia Pacific Region and students with financial hardship.
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.
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Established in 1994, this scholarship enables a student studying Japanese to attend an exchange program at a Japanese university.
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Established in 2018, this scholarship supports meritorious students of European languages other than English at UQ to improve their language proficiency through an in-country experience.
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Established in 2022, this scholarship enables undergraduate students studying Korean language courses who have an interest in journalism, media and/or communications to participate in semester long exchange programs in South Korea.
Established in 2022, this scholarship supports undergraduate students studying political science to undertake an exchange program in Taiwan.
Established in 2022, this scholarship supports students studying or intending to study Philosophy who are in financial need, with a preference for interest in social and/or restorative justice.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Established in 2019 in recognition of Laurie Hergenhan, this scholarship provides support to undergraduate students studying English Literature who are facing financial hardship.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Established in 2019 by Friends of Antiquity, this scholarship supports undergraduate students studying classics and ancient history who are facing financial hardship.
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Established in 1994 in memory of Constantine Aspromourgos, this scholarship supports a UQ graduate to undertake postgraduate Greek studies.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The scholarship was established in 1962 by a legacy from Mrs Hilda Maria Reber, and supports high-achieving students completing Honours in German.
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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.
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This scholarship was established in 1991 by a gift from Mrs Mabel Barnett, and supports high-achieving students completing Honours in French.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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