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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

    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.

    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.

    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.

     

      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.

      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.

      Brisbane Homestay Komazawa Bursary

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

      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. 

      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.

       

      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.

      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. 

      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.

      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.

      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.

       

      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.

      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. 

      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.

      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. 

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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). 

      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.

      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. 

      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.

      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).

       

        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.

        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.