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LGBTIQA+ Leadership Bursary

  • identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer* community (LGBTIQA+). * In this context queer is used as an umbrella term to describe people of diverse genders and sexualities
  • undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in any program at any UniSC campus
  • minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or Permanent Resident of Australia, international student visa holders
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Value A$1,500

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UniSC LGBTIQA+ Bursary

  • identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer* community (LGBTIQA+). * In this context queer is used as an umbrella term to describe people of diverse genders and sexualities
  • undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in any program at any UniSC campus
  • minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or Permanent Resident of Australia, international student visa holders
Applications open

Value A$1,500

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Helen Hall Rural and Remote Health Placement Bursary

  • full-time or part-time undergraduate student
  • second or third year student enrolled in a health-related program within the School of Health, including Bachelor of Paramedic Science, Bachelor of Nutrition, Bachelor of Dietetics, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Nursing Science or Bachelor of Midwifery
  • undertaking an approved rural and remote clinical placement, as per the criteria established for placements within the School of Health (this may include Bundaberg)
  • undertaking placement in a rural and remote location requiring relocation during the placement period
  • not in receipt of other dedicated support for rural and remote health-related placements (eg Government scholarships)
  • permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

 

Applications open

Value A$2,500

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U3A Merit-based Equity Bursary

  • part-time or full-time undergraduate students in second year or above
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder, international student visa holders
Applications closed

Value A$2,000

GRC Civil Engineering Bursary

  • continuing student having successfully completed a minimum of 96 units
  • enrolled full-time at the UniSC Sunshine Coast campus in a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)(Honours)
  • minimum GPA (grade point average) of 4.5
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia
Applications open

Value A$2,500

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Graduate Women QLD Inc. Sunshine Coast Branch Undergraduate Bursary

  • minimum GPA of 5.5
  • in second year or above and studied for at least one year at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)
  • female student enrolled either part-time or full-time in her first undergraduate degree or in Honours year at UniSC
  • current Australian Citizen; New Zealand Citizen; Australian Permanent Resident; Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder
Applications closed

Value A$2,000

CPA Indigenous Bursary

  • Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
  • enrolled full-time or part-time in any undergraduate program at UniSC Moreton Bay (one bursary) or UniSC Sunshine Coast (one bursary)*
  • minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0
  • Australian citizen

* if in any year of the agreement there are no eligible students at either campus, students enrolled at other UniSC campuses meeting all other selection criteria may be considered

Applications open

Value A$2,000

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Kal’owendha Bursary

  • Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
  • full-time or part-time continuing student having successfully completed a minimum of 96 units (8 courses)
  • enrolled in any undergraduate program at any UniSC campus
  • minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0
  • Australian citizen
Applications closed

Value $2,500

Catherine King Memorial Bursary

  • first-year student from Gympie Regional Council area (Imbil/Gympie)
  • first person in the family to attend university
  • permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications open

Value A$1,000 

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Noosa Community Foundation Bursary

  • full-time 2nd year student in any undergraduate program at UniSC
  • successfully completed a minimum of 96 units
  • resident of the Noosa shire
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or Permanent Resident of Australia
Applications open

Value A$2,500

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Dr Paul McCarthy Memorial Bursary

  • second year students with at least 8 courses (96 units) completed 
  • enrolled full time in any of the Sport / Exercise Science programs at UniSC
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications open

Value A$1,500 

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Indigenous Education Placement Bursary

  • Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
  • enrolled full or part-time in any Bachelor of Education program or a Master of Teaching
  • successfully completed at least 192 credit points if enrolled in a Bachelor of Education program or at least 96 credit points if enrolled in a Master of Teaching
  • undertaking a UniSC approved Professional Experience (PEx) placement
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia
Applications open

Value Up to A$3,550 per bursary

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QCWA Nambour North Coast Division Bursary

  • new or continuing female student aged 40 or older
  • enrolled full-time in any undergraduate Bachelor level program at UniSC Sunshine Coast campus
  • residing in Queensland (Sunshine Coast region)
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia
Applications closed

Value QCWA Nambour North Coast Division Bursary

Queensland Hydro Bursary

  • continuing student having successfully completed a minimum of 48 units
  • enrolled full-time at the UniSC Sunshine Coast campus in a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), or Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)/Bachelor of Environmental Science
  • minimum GPA (grade point average) of 4.0
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia.
Applications open

Value A$2,500

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L&R Foundation Placement Bursary

  • full-time or part-time continuing undergraduate students enrolled in a School of Health program
  • undertaking a UniSC approved compulsory practical placement a significant distance away from home residential address
  • successfully completed a minimum of 96 units (8 courses)
  • minimum grade point average (GPA) 5.0
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia.

 

Applications open

Value Varies

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Fraser Coast Regional Council Bursary

  • full-time second year undergraduate students
  • enrolled in any program at the UniSC Fraser Coast campus
  • minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia
  • at least one of the two bursaries will be awarded to an Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student each year
Applications closed

Value A$2,500

Kingfisher Bay Resort Bursary

  • full-time undergraduate Bachelor of Animal Ecology student enrolled at any UniSC campus
  • minimum grade point average of 5.0
  • successfully completed 96 units
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or Permanent Resident of Australia
Applications closed

Value A$2,000

Rotary Club of Gympie Bursary

  • continuing full-time undergraduate students enrolled at UniSC Gympie campus
  • successfully completed at least one semester at UniSC (48 units)
  • Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder, or Permanent Resident of Australia
Applications open

Value A2,000

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Rotary Club of Pine Rivers Rose Craig Bursary

  • full-time domestic female student enrolled in any undergraduate Business program at UniSC
  • first year student having completed less than 96 units (8 courses)
  • completed high school within the previous 2 years
  • resident of the Moreton Bay Regional Council area
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder, or Permanent Resident of Australia
Applications open

Value A$1,500

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Kate Allen Rural Athlete Bursary

  • full-time or part-time undergraduate student enrolled at any UniSC campus
  • rural or remote background having relocated to study at UniSC
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value A$1,000

The Mills Family Regional Scholarship

  • commencing full-time in any bachelor’s level program  
  • relocating from Kingaroy and surrounds to study at the UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus having been a permanent resident of the region for at least two years prior*
  • completed high school within the previous two years
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or a Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value A$10,000

Queensland Hydro Scholarship

  • continuing 2nd year student having successfully completed a minimum of 96 units
  • enrolled full-time at the UniSC Sunshine Coast campus in a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), or Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)/Bachelor of Environmental Science
  • minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.00
  • permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder.
Applications closed

Value A$10,000

Eve Jorgensen Health Placement Scholarship

  • full-time undergraduate student enrolled in a Bachelor of Paramedicine, Bachelor of Biomedical Science (including accelerated program) or Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Pathology)
  • successful completion of at least 192 units (3rd year student)
  • minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) 5.0
  • undertaking an approved compulsory work placement
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia

 

Applications open

Value $5,000

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Les and Mary Hall Family Scholarship in Engineering

  • commencing full-time study in Semester 1, 2025
  • full-time enrolment in a Civil Engineering Honours program
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value A$5,000 

Poole Group Accounting Scholarship

  • commencing student in their first undergraduate degree
  • full-time enrolment in the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at any UniSC campus
  • completed Year 12 within the last three years
  • permanent resident of the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Somerset, Gympie, Fraser Coast or South Burnett local government areas
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value A$5,000 

Renouf Family Scholarship

  • commencing full-time in first undergraduate program*
  • permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

*No more than 50% of the scholarships on offer should be awarded to students in a single program. This includes programs that are similar. I.e.. No more than 50% to go to Medicine/Biomed or education/primary education

Applications closed

Value Up to A$28,000

Justin Crosby Memorial Law Scholarship

  • full-time second year undergraduate student
  • enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws program (including combined law programs) at UniSC
  • successful completion of a minimum of 96 units (equivalent to one year full-time studies)
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia
Applications open

Value A$5,000

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Laurie Cowled Regional Scholarship

  • commencing full time female student, in first undergraduate program
  • relocating from a regional or remote area to study at UniSC
  • permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa Holder
  • enrolled in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering
    and Mathematics) related program, or a double degree including one of the eligible programs* listed:
    o Bachelor of Biomedical Science
    o Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
    o Bachelor of Engineering – Civil/Mechanical/Electrical and Electronic/Mechatronics
    o Bachelor of Health Science
    o Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
    o Bachelor of Computer Science
    o Bachelor of Medical Science
    o Bachelor of Paramedic Science
    o Bachelor of Science

*UniSC may periodically review and amend the list of eligible programs. This shall occur,
when possible, in consultation with the donor or the donor’s nominated representative.

Applications closed

Value Up to A$20,000

Forest Industries Research Centre (FIRC) Honours Scholarship

  • students commencing Honours study at UniSC
  • enrolment in an 'end-on' Honours program (i.e. not an embedded Honours or Professional Honours program)
  • students must have a supervisor from the Forest Industries Research Centre 
  • not already in receipt of a UniSC merit scholarship or a UniSC Honours or postgraduate Indigenous Scholarship for Honours year of study
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder, or Permanent Resident of Australia
Applications open

Value A$5,000 per annum

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Gordon Malcolm Scholarship

  • full-time undergraduate student
  • commencing in the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology or Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics 
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder;
Applications closed

Value Up to A$20,000

City of Moreton Bay Scholarship

  • Be a full-time commencing undergraduate student undertaking study at UniSC's Moreton Bay or Caboolture campus in either a single or double degree
  • Be a resident of the City of Moreton Bay region for a minimum of two years immediately prior to, and at the time of, the application
  • Have graduated from year 12 studies no more than two (2) years prior to commencement at UniSC's Moreton Bay or Caboolture campus
  • Achieve a minimum ATAR 77.35 or equivalent rank
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Be a permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or a permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder; and 
  • Students wishing to transfer credit from an undergraduate bachelor level program from any Higher Education provider will not be eligible.
Applications closed

Value Up to A$40,000

Destination Australia Scholarship

  • commencing full-time study in Semester 2, 2024 at UniSC Fraser Coast or Gympie campus
  • maintain ongoing residency in a regional area* for the duration of the program
  • domestic or international students enrolled in an undergraduate program
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder, or Permanent Resident of Australia, international students who are student visa holders
Applications closed

Value Up to A$15,000

Errol Gibbins Scholarship

• commencing full-time in first undergraduate program at a UniSC Sunshine Coast campus* 
• enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or Bachelor of Business, including combined degrees
• have graduated in the previous two years from a high school located in one of the following postcodes: 4559 or 4560
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder; or permanent resident of Australia

*if there are no suitable candidates, students who reside in one of the following postcodes will also be considered: 4559 or 4560

Applications closed

Value Up to A$20,000

Community Bank Samford Scholarship

  • full-time or part-time continuing students enrolled in any undergraduate program at UniSC Moreton Bay
  • successful completion of at least 96 units with at least two (2) semesters of study remaining to complete their program
  • resident of the Moreton Bay Region
  • mature age (must have turned 25 by the commencement of Semester 1 in the year the scholarship is awarded)
  • Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or higher
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value A$5,000

Alliance Automation Scholarship

  • full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) (Honours) or Bachelor of Computer Science
  • commencing penultimate year of full-time study: If completing a four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours) or (Mechatronic) (Honours) degree, commencing third year having successfully completed two years OR if completing the three-year Bachelor of Computer Science, commencing second year having successfully completed one year
  • minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value A$10,000

BPW Caboolture Scholarship

  • full-time female domestic student enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing Science at the UniSC Caboolture Campus
  • aged 25 years or more on the date that applications close
  • have successfully completed at least one semester of full-time study (48 units)
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa
    holder, or permanent resident of Australia
Applications open

Value A$2,375

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Red Bike Adventures Scholarship

  • continuing student having successfully completed a minimum of 48 units with a minimum of 2 full-time semesters remaining
  • enrolled full-time at the UniSC Fraser Coast campus in a Bachelor of Social Work
  • minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0
  • permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications open

Value A$5,000

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Clinical Excellence Queensland Midwifery Scholarship

  • commencing students enrolled full-time in a Bachelor of Midwifery
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia
Applications closed

Value Clinical Excellence Queensland Midwifery Scholarship

CGC Engineering Scholarship

  • full-time 2nd year student in an undergraduate program within the School of Science, Technology and Engineering
  • successfully completed a minimum of 96 units
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value CGC Engineering Scholarship

CGC Regional Scholarship

  • full time student in any UniSC undergraduate program
  • relocating, or have relocated, from a regional or remote area to study at UniSC
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value CGC Regional Scholarship

Mathema Foundation Mathematics Scholarship

  • Commencing undergraduate student at the UniSC Moreton Bay campus
  • Enrolled full-time in a Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environment Studies or Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts, with a Major, Minor or Extended Minor in Mathematical Sciences or Mathematical Studies
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value Mathema Foundation Mathematics Scholarship

Buranga Centre Continuing Headstart Scholarship

  • identifying as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
  • enrolled full-time in any undergraduate program at UniSC (or part-time, where there are exceptional circumstances preventing full-time enrolment)
  • successfully completed a Headstart unit in Year 12 and enrol directly into an undergraduate program for Semester 1, 2025
Applications closed

Value $1,000

Glen Kinross Rotary Scholarship

  • commencing full-time in first undergraduate program at UniSC Moreton Bay Campus
  • academic achievement (minimum ATAR 72 or equivalent)
  • Australian citizen who is residing permanently in Australia
  • have graduated in the previous year (12 months) from a high school located in Australian Mainland catchment area of Rotary District 9600 which includes:
    • any school in the following local government areas:
      • Gympie Regional Council
      • Moreton Bay Regional Council
      • Noosa Regional Council
      • Sunshine Coast Regional Council
    • eligible schools in the Brisbane City Council area
    • eligible schools in the South Burnett Regional Council area
    • eligible schools in the Somerset Regional Council area

Please note, a list of eligible schools is available upon request

Applications closed

Value A$12,000

Nambour RSL Club Scholarship

  • continuing 2nd year student in any Bachelor level undergraduate degree program having successfully completed a minimum of 96 units
  • enrolled full-time or part-time (no less than 24 units) at the UniSC Sunshine Coast campus
  • minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0
  • first in family to attend university
  • permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value A$5,000

Cynthia Howland Environmental Science Bursary

  • full-time second-year undergraduate students
  • enrolled in Bachelor of Environmental Science
  • minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or Permanent Resident of Australia
Applications open

Value A$2,500

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Judy Renouf Medical and Health Sciences Bursary

  • full-time undergraduate student
  • enrolled in a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Accelerated), Bachelor of Dietetics (Honours), Bachelor of Nutrition, Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Pathology)
  • enrolled in WPL310, WPL320, NUT402, NUT406, MLS131 or MLS231 in the relevant semester and undertaking a work experience placement (WIL), as per the criteria established for placements within the relevant School
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications open

Value A$2,500

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Rowe Scientific Chemistry Scholarship

  • full-time third year student enrolled in an undergraduate program with a major or minor in Chemistry or Chemical Sciences
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
  • students in receipt of other scholarships may apply
Applications closed

Value A$5,000

Medicine on Second Music Bursary

  • full-time domestic student
  • enrolled in a Bachelor of Music program or any undergraduate program with a major or minor in Music
  • students must have completed at least one semester at UniSC (48 units)
  • minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or Permanent Resident of Australia
Applications open

Value A$2,500

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Procurement Integrity Services Academic Excellence Scholarship

  • full-time undergraduate student in their second-last year of study
  • enrolled in a Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Laws program (including combined programs) at UniSC
  • for 3 year programs: successful completion of a minimum of 96 units (equivalent to one year full-time study); for 4 year programs: successful completion of a minimum of 192 units (equivalent to two years full-time study); for 5 year programs: successful completion of a minimum of 288 units (equivalent to three years full-time study)
  • minimum GPA (grade point average) 6.0
  • indicated interest in participating in work placement activities or engagement opportunities with the donor
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia
Applications open

Value $5,000

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Simons Family Scholarship for Excellence

  • full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) program
  • commencing third year of full-time study having successfully completed a minimum of 192 units of the degree
  • minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) 5.5
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value A$10,000

Australian South Sea Islander Community Foundation Scholarship

Applications open

Value Up to A$5,000

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June Canavan Para-athlete Sport Scholarship

  • full-time or part-time student in their final year of study*
  • enrolled in any diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate program at UniSC
  • classified as a para-athlete
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

*If no eligible final year students are identified, in consultation with the June Canavan Foundation, consideration may be given to students not in their final year of study.

Applications closed

Value A$5,000

Darcy and Heather Stevens Rural Bursary

  • first year undergraduate student
  • successfully completed first semester of study at UniSC
  • graduated from high school in the previous 12 months
  • moved from a rural area to attend UniSC
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications open

Value A$1,000

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High Performance Student Athlete (HPSA) Encouragement Bursary

  • registered as a student athlete within UniSC's High Performance Student Athlete Program
  • enrolled full-time or part-time in any program at UniSC (undergraduate or postgraduate)
  • completed at least one semester at UniSC (48 units)
  • grade point average (GPA) 4.0 or higher
  • international or domestic students
Applications closed

Value Up to A$2,500

Buranga Centre Study on Country Scholarship

  • identifying as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
  • enrolled full-time in any undergraduate program at UniSC (or part-time, where there are exceptional circumstances preventing full-time enrolment)
  • has not previously completed the requirements of an undergraduate program
  • evidence of financial need
  • students that continue to reside in regional and remote areas while undertaking their study
Applications open

Value $5,000

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Caloundra RSL Sub-Branch Scholarship

  • a veteran* or immediate family member of a veteran (child, spouse or de-facto partner) commencing full-time study in their first undergraduate program**
    • Veteran applicants must provide evidence in the form of an official document showing the former Defence member's service and the period or periods of continuous full-time service (e.g. Discharge Certificate or Certificate of service listing enlistment and discharge dates)
    • Family member of a veteran must provide evidence of the veteran's service as above along with evidence of relationship to the veteran (e.g. birth certificate, marriage certificate)
  • commencing study in Semester 1, 2026
  • enrolled at UniSC Sunshine Coast and resident of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council area
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
  • not in receipt of another scholarship outside of UniSC, including Defence education and training assistance
Applications closed

Value Up to A$16,000

Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research (ACPIR) Summer Research Scholarship

  • current Undergraduate or Honours students enrolled at UniSC.

See specific projects for additional project specific requirements.

Applications closed

Value A$3,000

Buranga Centre Summer Enrolment Scholarship

  • identifying as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
  • enrolled full-time in any undergraduate degree program at UniSC (or part-time, where there are exceptional circumstances preventing full-time enrolment)
  • has not previously completed the requirements of an undergraduate degree program
  • evidence of financial need
  • applying to study at UniSC from 1 December 2024 for Semester 1, 2025
Applications open

Value $2,500

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Sunny Advertising Bursary

  • full-time enrolment in Bachelor of Communication with a minor in Creative and Interactive Advertising
  • at least three (3) Creative and Interactive Advertising courses completed towards a Bachelor of Communication degree
  • at least two semesters of study remaining to complete their degree (at the time of application)
  • must be either an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder or  Permanent Resident of Australia
Applications closed

Value A$2,000

Sunshine Coast Daily Kathleen McArthur Memorial Scholarship

  • commencing full-time in the Bachelor of Communication, majoring or minoring in Journalism
  • graduating from a high school in Sunshine Coast or Noosa Council local government areas
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value A$3,500   

Sunshine Coast Local Medical Association Bursary

  • students eligible to graduate from the Bachelor of Medical Science following grade release in December
  • accepted and enrolled into the Griffith University Doctor of Medicine program on the Sunshine Coast
  • permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications open

Value A$3,000

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Queensland Gives – Sunshine Coast Community Foundation Bursary - Maroochy Achievers Award

  • full-time undergraduate student enrolled in any undergraduate program at UniSC Sunshine Coast campus
  • minimum grade point average (GPA) 5.5
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value A$2,500

City of Moreton Bay Study Support Bursaries

  • full-time student in any undergraduate program at UniSC's Moreton Bay or Caboolture campus
  • completed at least one semester and have a grade point average 4.0 or higher
  • resident of the City of Moreton Bay region at the time of the application
  • demonstrated financial need
  • be a permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or a permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

Students who have previously received a City of Moreton Bay (formerly MBRC) Study Support Bursary are eligible to apply.

Applications open

Value A$2,000

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Red Bike Adventures Study Support Bursary

  • continuing student having successfully completed a minimum of 48 units
  • enrolled full-time at the UniSC Fraser Coast campus in a Bachelor of Social Work
  • permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications open

Value A$2,500

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Mature Age Study Support Bursary

  • continuing student having successfully completed a minimum of 48 units
  • female student aged 25 or older
  • enrolled full-time or part-time in any undergraduate program at UniSC
  • minimum GPA (grade point average) of 4.0
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia
Applications closed

Value A$5,000

Michael Cameron Study Support Bursary

  • continuing full-time undergraduate student having successfully completed a minimum of 96 units (8 courses)
  • minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or Permanent Resident of Australia

In each year, one bursary will be awarded to a student with a Japanese Studies major (or minor if no eligible applications from applicants with a major are received).

Another bursary will be awarded to a student enrolled in:

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
  • Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
  • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
  • any undergraduate program with an Accounting major
Applications closed

Value A$2,500

Bradley & Bray Lawyers Study Support Bursary

  • enrolled at UniSC Sunshine Coast campus in a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Criminology & Justice, or combined degree including either one of these programs
  • full-time continuing undergraduate student having successfully completed a minimum of 48 units (4 courses)
  • minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia
Applications closed

Value A$2,500

The Boar Group Study Support Bursary

  • full-time domestic students in any undergraduate program
  • completed at least one semester at UniSC (48 units)
  • Grade point average (GPA) 4.0 or higher
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder; or permanent resident of Australia
Applications open

Value A$2,000

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Jill Chamberlain Study Support Bursary

  • full-time domestic students enrolled in a Bachelor of Environmental Science, Bachelor of Environmental Management, Bachelor of Animal Ecology or double degree including one of these programs; 
  • successfully completed at least one semester at UniSC (48 units) on awarding of bursary;
  • Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher;
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value A$2,000

Exemplar Health Study Support Scholarship

  • commencing full-time domestic student, in first undergraduate program
  • resident of the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area
  • students enrolled in one of the following undergraduate programs:
    • Bachelor of Biomedical Science
    • Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
    • Bachelor of Health Science
    • Bachelor of Midwifery
    • Bachelor of Nursing Science
    • Bachelor of Nutrition
    • Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
    • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
    • Bachelor of Paramedicine
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or Permanent Resident of Australia
Applications closed

Value $16,000

Gympie & District Financial Services Ltd Study Support Bursary

  • Full-time commencing or continuing undergraduate student
  • Enrolled in any Bachelor program at UniSC Gympie or Sunshine Coast Campus
  • Living in the Gympie Regional Council Area (postcodes: 4570, 4580, 4581, 4600, 4601)
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia, or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value A$2,500

Heller Foundation Study Support Bursary

  • full-time second year undergraduate students
  • enrolled in any program at any UniSC campus
  • minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or Permanent Resident of Australia
Applications open

Value A$2,000

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Environmental Legacy Foundation (ELF) Sustainability Honours Bursary

  • enrolled full-time or part-time in an Honours program with a focus on environmental sustainability
  • completed one of the listed eligible degree programs. Eligible degree programs include:  Bachelor of Environmental Science, Bachelor of Environmental Management, Bachelor of Animal Ecology, or Bachelor of Science
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or Permanent Resident of Australia
Applications closed

Value A$2,500

Elaine and Peter Taylor Scholarship

  • full-time continuing undergraduate student enrolled in a Bachelor of Creative Industries (Creative Writing and Publishing), or any Bachelor program with a major or minor in Australian Studies, or any Bachelor program with a major or minor in Creative Writing and Publishing
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value A$5,000

Emeritus Professor Paul Thomas AM and Ms Anita Grunau Scholarship

  • commencing full-time student in first undergraduate program at UniSC Sunshine Coast campus.
  • permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value Up to A$25,000

The Thompson Excellence Scholarship

  • commencing full-time in first undergraduate program
  • enrolled in any UniSC undergraduate program*
  • permanent resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

*No more than 50% of Thompson Excellence Scholarships on offer each semester will be awarded to students in a cluster of programs (e.g. Bachelor of Medical Science/Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Accelerated) or Bachelor of Primary Education/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood))

Applications closed

Value Up to A$40,000

The Thompson Study Support Scholarship

  • full-time student in first undergraduate program
  • enrolled in any UniSC undergraduate program
  • successfully completed at least one semester at UniSC (48 units) on awarding of Scholarship (commencing Semester 2 study with less than 96 units)
  • Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications open

Value Up to A$17,500

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Tim Fairfax Regional Scholarship

  • relocating from a regional or remote area to study at UniSC 
  • commencing full-time in first undergraduate program
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value Up to A$20,000

Tim Fairfax Family Foundation Rural and Remote Education Bursary

  • domestic students enrolled in undergraduate Education programs or a Master of Teaching
  • completed and approved rural and remote application form and interview. For more information contact edprofessionallearning@usc.edu.au
  • undertaking a UniSC approved Professional Experience (PEx) in a rural or remote location
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications open

Value Up to A$2,500 (depending on duration, location and distance)

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Rod Stringer Tourism Scholarship

  • enrolled full-time at any UniSC campus in a Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) program, or any Bachelor degree program with a Tourism major
  • continuing 3rd year undergraduate student having successfully completed a minimum of 192 units
  • minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0
  • Australian citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia, or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value A$5,000

UBL Bursary

  • full or part time student enrolled in any undergraduate or postgraduate program at UniSC
  • a current or potential member of UniSC’s male or female UBL team as demonstrated by past participation in UBL or through state representation in basketball in the previous 5 years
  • domestic and international students are eligible to apply
Applications closed

Value A$2,500

Indigenous Student Success Scholarships Program (ISSP) Undergraduate students

  • identifying as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
  • enrolled full-time in any undergraduate program at UniSC (or part-time, where there are exceptional circumstances preventing full-time enrolment)
  • has not previously completed the requirements of an undergraduate program
  • evidence of financial need
  • relocating from a rural, regional or remote area to study at UniSC (UniSC Indigenous Relocation Costs Scholarships only)
Applications open

Value Varies

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UniSC 1996 Society Honours Scholarship

  • students commencing Honours study at UniSC
  • enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student in any 'end-on' Honours program (e.g. not an embedded Honours or Professional Honours program)
  • not already in receipt of a UniSC merit scholarship or a UniSC Honours or postgraduate Indigenous Scholarship for Honours year of study.
Applications open

Value A$5,000 per annum

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MAIC/UniSC Road Safety Research Collaboration (RSRC) Scholarship

  • enrolled in either a full-time Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Bachelor of Criminology and Justice (Honours) or a 1 year ‘End-on’ Honours program at UniSC
    • students enrolled in a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), or Bachelor of Criminology and Justice (Honours) must be commencing in their 4th year (Honours component) of study
    • students enrolled in a 1 year ‘End-on’ Honours program must be commencing in their program
  • not already in receipt of a UniSC merit scholarship or a UniSC Honours or Postgraduate scholarship for their Honours year of study
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder, or Permanent Resident of Australia
Applications closed

Value A$5,000

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Gympie & District Financial Services Ltd Study Support Bursary

  • Full-time commencing or continuing undergraduate student
  • Enrolled in any Bachelor program at UniSC Gympie or Sunshine Coast Campus
  • Living in the Gympie Regional Council Area (postcodes: 4570, 4580, 4581, 4600, 4601)
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia, or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications closed

Value A$2,500

Indigenous Student Success Scholarships Program (ISSP) for TPP students

  • identifying as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
  • enrolled full-time in Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) at UniSC (or part-time, where there are exceptional circumstances preventing full-time enrolment)
  • has not previously completed the requirements of an undergraduate program
  • evidence of financial need
  • relocating from a rural, regional or remote area to study at UniSC (UniSC Indigenous Relocation Costs Scholarships only)
Applications open

Value Varies

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LGBTIQA+ Leadership Bursary

  • identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer* community (LGBTIQA+). * In this context queer is used as an umbrella term to describe people of diverse genders and sexualities
  • undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in any program at any UniSC campus
  • minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or Permanent Resident of Australia, international student visa holders
Applications open

Value A$1,500

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UniSC LGBTIQA+ Bursary

  • identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer* community (LGBTIQA+). * In this context queer is used as an umbrella term to describe people of diverse genders and sexualities
  • undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in any program at any UniSC campus
  • minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or Permanent Resident of Australia, international student visa holders
Applications open

Value A$1,500

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Indigenous Education Placement Bursary

  • Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
  • enrolled full or part-time in any Bachelor of Education program or a Master of Teaching
  • successfully completed at least 192 credit points if enrolled in a Bachelor of Education program or at least 96 credit points if enrolled in a Master of Teaching
  • undertaking a UniSC approved Professional Experience (PEx) placement
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia
Applications open

Value Up to A$3,550 per bursary

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Rotary Postgraduate Scholarship

  • awarded to the three (3) most meritorious postgraduate students who have completed their undergraduate degree at UniSC and who have enrolled in postgraduate studies at the Master or Doctorate levels
  • with competing students of equal merit, a Scholarship will be awarded to a student from the Sunshine Coast Region
Applications closed

Value A$5,000 per scholarship in 2024

High Performance Student Athlete (HPSA) Encouragement Bursary

  • registered as a student athlete within UniSC's High Performance Student Athlete Program
  • enrolled full-time or part-time in any program at UniSC (undergraduate or postgraduate)
  • completed at least one semester at UniSC (48 units)
  • grade point average (GPA) 4.0 or higher
  • international or domestic students
Applications closed

Value Up to A$2,500

Tim Fairfax Family Foundation Rural and Remote Education Bursary

  • domestic students enrolled in undergraduate Education programs or a Master of Teaching
  • completed and approved rural and remote application form and interview. For more information contact edprofessionallearning@usc.edu.au
  • undertaking a UniSC approved Professional Experience (PEx) in a rural or remote location
  • Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications open

Value Up to A$2,500 (depending on duration, location and distance)

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UBL Bursary

  • full or part time student enrolled in any undergraduate or postgraduate program at UniSC
  • a current or potential member of UniSC’s male or female UBL team as demonstrated by past participation in UBL or through state representation in basketball in the previous 5 years
  • domestic and international students are eligible to apply
Applications closed

Value A$2,500

UniSC Indigenous Scholarship - Honours and Postgraduate

  • a commencing student (eg existing students are not eligible)
  • must have completed an undergraduate qualification in any discipline
  • applicants will be considered ineligible if currently in receipt of another major UniSC or external scholarship (this does not include bursaries)
  • Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder
Applications open

Value A$4,000 for full-time study

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Exercise, Cognition and Healthy Ageing

  • Domestic Applicant

  • Approved for admission to the UniSC PhD Program 

  • Bachelor’s Degree with First Class Honours or equivalent previous study, relevant work experience, research publications, or other research experience

  • Not hold a PhD

  • Not have previously held a Commonwealth-funded postgraduate research scholarship unless it was terminated within six months of the current scholarship’s payments commencing

  • Not be the recipient of an equivalent award, scholarship, or salary, providing a benefit greater than 75 percent of the Research Training Program rate to undertake a HDR. Income unrelated to the course of study is not to be taken into account

  • Satisfactory progress must be maintained throughout the PhD program

Applications open

Value $33, 446.56 (2023 rate), indexed annually

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Indigenous Education Placement Bursary

  • Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
  • enrolled full or part-time in any Bachelor of Education program or a Master of Teaching
  • successfully completed at least 192 credit points if enrolled in a Bachelor of Education program or at least 96 credit points if enrolled in a Master of Teaching
  • undertaking a UniSC approved Professional Experience (PEx) placement
  • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia
Applications open

Value Up to A$3,550 per bursary

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Rotary Postgraduate Scholarship

  • awarded to the three (3) most meritorious postgraduate students who have completed their undergraduate degree at UniSC and who have enrolled in postgraduate studies at the Master or Doctorate levels
  • with competing students of equal merit, a Scholarship will be awarded to a student from the Sunshine Coast Region
Applications closed

Value A$5,000 per scholarship in 2024

Scholarship in Economics in Reforestation Funded by Carbon Credits

Be accepted into a Higher Degrees by Research program at the University of the Sunshine Coast

Applications open

Value $34 449.95

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Embedded Intelligence – AI, IoT and Blockchain Device Analytics for Efficient Hardware Implementation PhD Scholarship

  • Be accepted into the Doctor of Philosophy program at the University of the Sunshine Coast
  • Not have an equivalent qualification to the one for which is currently being applied for
  • Have a First-Class Bachelor Honours Degree, or show equivalent level of achievement with other academic qualifications or professional research experience
Applications open

Value $33 446.56 p/a

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PhD Scholarship in a Reforestation Project

  • Be accepted into the Doctor of Philosophy program at the University of the Sunshine Coast
  • Not have an equivalent qualification to the one for which is currently being applied for
  • Have a First-Class Bachelor Honours Degree, or show equivalent level of achievement with other academic qualifications or professional research experience
  • Be based in Australia during the PhD program and be able to travel overseas to carry out research work
Applications open

Value AU$34, 449.95 (2024 rate) per annum tax-free

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High Performance Student Athlete (HPSA) Encouragement Bursary

  • registered as a student athlete within UniSC's High Performance Student Athlete Program
  • enrolled full-time or part-time in any program at UniSC (undergraduate or postgraduate)
  • completed at least one semester at UniSC (48 units)
  • grade point average (GPA) 4.0 or higher
  • international or domestic students
Applications closed

Value Up to A$2,500

Scholarship on Silviculture and Carbon Accumulation in Reforestation Systems

  • Be accepted into the Doctor of Philosophy program at the University of the Sunshine Coast
  • Be based in Australia or willing to relocate to Australia
  • Be based in Australia during the PhD program and be able to travel overseas to carry out research work
  • Ability to work in remote locations for up to two months at a time
  • Ability to work in multicultural environments and be flexible to adapt to local circumstances while working overseas
Applications open

Value $34 449.95

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National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life Scholarship

  • Domestic student or International HDR student at UniSC (see application details below on how to apply for admission)
  • Bachelors Degree with First Class Honours or equivalent previous study, relevant work experience, research publications, or other research experience
  • Maintain satisfactory progress
  • Not hold an equivalent qualification to the one currently being applied for
  • Not have previously held a Commonwealth-funded postgraduate research scholarship unless it was terminated within six months of the current scholarship’s payments commencing
  • Not be the recipient of an equivalent award, scholarship, or salary, providing a benefit greater than 75 percent of the RTP rate to undertake a HDR. Income unrelated to the course of study is not to be taken into account.
Applications open

Value $33, 446 (2023 rate), indexed annually

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Scholarship on Social Sciences in Tropical Reforestation and Carbon

  • Be accepted into a Higher Degrees by Research program at the University of the Sunshine Coast
  • Be based in Australia or willing to relocate to Australia
  • Be based in Australia during the PhD program and be able to travel overseas to carry out research work
  • Ability to work in remote locations for up to two months at a time
  • Ability to work in multicultural environments and be flexible to adapt to local circumstances while working overseas
Applications open

Value $ 34 449.95

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UBL Bursary

  • full or part time student enrolled in any undergraduate or postgraduate program at UniSC
  • a current or potential member of UniSC’s male or female UBL team as demonstrated by past participation in UBL or through state representation in basketball in the previous 5 years
  • domestic and international students are eligible to apply
Applications closed

Value A$2,500