UQ Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship at University of Queensland 2026

The UQ Excellence Scholarship is an undergraduate scholarship in Australia for high-achieving students with strong academic results and accomplishments in leadership or community service. Applications close on 20 November 2026. Successful applicants are expected to begin full-time undergraduate study in 2027, or in 2028 if they defer.

About the UQ Excellence Scholarship

The scholarship is part of the UQ Academic Scholarship Program and is available for all study areas at undergraduate level. Its stated value is AUD 6,000, and its duration is up to four years. The announcement does not specify whether the stated value is annual or the total amount, so applicants should consult the official scholarship rules for the precise terms. The number of awards may vary.

Applications open on 7 August 2026 and close on 20 November 2026. One application is enough to be considered for all scholarships under the UQ Academic Scholarship Program. Applicants need their QTAC application number and evidence of their most outstanding achievements in leadership and community service from Years 11 and 12.

Eligible applications are reviewed by a selection panel. Awards go to applicants demonstrating the greatest merit, assessed through a combination of academic achievement, strength of leadership qualities and/or community service involvement as shown in the application. UQ emails applicants to acknowledge receipt. If that acknowledgement does not arrive within two days of applying, applicants can contact the Scholarships and Prizes Office. Successful applicants are notified in writing.

Who Should Apply

This scholarship is intended for students with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 99.00, or equivalent, who completed Year 12 in 2025 or 2026; students taking a gap year are included. Applicants must also meet one of the specified Australian citizenship, visa or residency categories, or qualify as an international student who is completing or has completed Years 11 and 12 in Australia. They should be preparing to study full-time in a UQ undergraduate program and must meet the stated QTAC preference and previous-study conditions. Review the eligibility requirements and application details before submitting.

Key Highlights

• Study level: undergraduate; all study areas.
• Stated scholarship value: AUD 6,000.
• Duration: up to four years.
• Location: The University of Queensland, Australia.
• Applications open 7 August 2026 and close 20 November 2026.
• Expected enrolment: 2027, or 2028 if deferring.

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