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:

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:

  • 2023: Casey Gilbert, Harrison Waugh
  • 2022: Alessandra Schultz, Samantha Hammond
  • 2021: Sophie Coombs, Lillian Rangiah

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:

  • 2023: Hassan Abdi
  • 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:

    • 2023: Ashley Rolfe, Caitlin Brough, Chin Yeung, Claire Jocumsen, Conor Foxlee, Damiano Pavia, Dylan Hickey, Ella Passfield, Erin Shutter, Fletcher Artho, Grace Wilson, Imogen Price, Imogen Walsh, Isabella Hope, Isabelle Bounds, Jack Thatcher, Jackson Bucknill, Jake Matsushita, Juliette Byers, Justin Bolton, Liam Douglas, Lily Chippendale, Lucas Sherington, Lucinda Duke, Maison Palmer, Melinda Herman, Poppy-Jane Todd, Sally Grice, Stella Carapetis, Thomas Nunn-Rutledge, William O'Quinn
    • 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

    UQ Ramsay Merit Scholarship

    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.

    Previous recipients: 

    • 2022: Campbell Snow, Catherine Lee, Daniel Athanasellis, Skye Nugent
    • 2023: Callum Johnston, Daniel Low, Josephine Stockdale, Liam Burke, Maeve O'Brien, Revelle Rolfe, Tom Siddle

    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:

    • 2023: Adam Sweeney, Helet Kalay, Isabella Visser, Jade Aitken, Jasper Johnson, Keanu Tuart, Lily Hicks, Nutyathun Worawitjarungwat, Oliver Fletcher, Rory Charles, Siena Erratt
    • 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

     

      The following scholarships are available to support HASS students undertaking travel experiences related to their studies:

      HASS Globetrotters Grant

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

      Previous recipients:

      • 2023: Jeremy Kye, Stephanie Felesina, Darshan Singh, Yasmine Campbell, Katya Prijanka, Alexandra Bartetzko
      • 2022: Ailish Luke Martin, Anna Rowe, Franssisca Xaveria, Sara-Jane Seery and Ty Sheers

      Akers Family History Travel Grant

      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. 

      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:

      • 2023: Josephine Carroll-Walden
      • 2022:  Kyla Duffey

      Brisbane Homestay Komazawa Bursary

      Established in 1994, this scholarship enables a student studying Japanese to attend an exchange program at a Japanese university.

      Previous recipients:

      • 2019: Alexandra Goodwin
      • 2017: Karla Waterman
      • 2016: Georgia-Rose Lean

      Cynthia Burnett Travel Scholarship

      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. 

      Previous recipients:

      • 2023: Veronica McMurtrie
      • 2019: Audrey Wong

      Hyun Family Korea Scholarship

      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. 

      Professor Chwei-Liang Chiou Scholarship

      Established in 2022, this scholarship supports undergraduate students studying political science to undertake an exchange program in Taiwan.

      Vincent and Carmel Forgione Scholarship in Philosophy

      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.

      Previous recipients:

      • 2023: Ned Binnie

       

      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:

      • 2023: Kacy Miaco
      • 2020: Jessica Cuskelly
      • 2019: Odette Miller

      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:

      • 2023: Bonnie Masters
      • 2022: Jasmine Collison
      • 2021: Joy Chalaby

      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:

      • 2023: Ella Kratzer, Michelle Sands
      • 2022: Darby Jones
      • 2021: Helen Gearing

      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:

      • 2023: Alex Chadwick, Megan Gardner
      • 2022: Chelsea Chivers, Tara Gouttman
      • 2021: Eva Bunker, Athena Karlaftis

      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:

      • 2022: 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:

      • 2023: Jade Frangos
      • 2022: Justin Cotton
      • 2021: Alexander Bickerton

      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

      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:

      • 2023: Mischa Piekosz
      • 2022: Oskar Fletcher
      • 2021: Rory Ardill-Walker

      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:

      • 2023: Timothy Page
      • 2022: Ella Hussey-Simmonite
      • 2020: Trent Nixon

      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:

      • 2023: Angus Doig
      • 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:

      • 2023: Taylah Corbett
      • 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:

      • 2023: Ashleigh Richardson
      • 2022: Ned Cavanough
      • 2021: Hannah Bobby

      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:

      • 2023: Deo Khisa, Veronica Loch
      • 2022: Lachlan Cosgrove, Allegra Hamilton-Carswell
      • 2021: Sofiah Beach - read Sofiah's story here, Sarah Arnell

      Mabel 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:

      • 2023: Parris Malcom Smith
      • 2022: Jacob Ritz
      • 2021: Sophie Coombs

      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:

      • 2023: Mac Johnson
      • 2022: Jackson Proper
      • 2020: Fiona Chen

      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:

      • 2023: Sterling Rieck
      • 2022: Jasmine Milton
      • 2020: Daniel Casey

      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:

      • 2023: Chelsea James, Luc Taukamo, Sara Thomas
      • 2022: Camilla Crowe, Chelsea James, Fanghui Chen
      • 2021: Neil Weyers, Danielle Jones

      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:

      • 2023: Jae-Ha Lee, Oliver King
      • 2022: Jeremy Sun, Saxon Mills-Booth
      • 2021: Lili Stephens, Konstantinos Vouloukos

       

        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:

        • 2023: Amelia Starky, Indrani Bose
        • 2022: Isobel Davies, Shayma Nejari
        • 2021: Anna Whip

        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:

        • 2023: Abbey Taylor
        • 2022: Michael Rae
        • 2021: Shaun Bickley