Undergraduate Scholarship in Australia 2027 Worth AUD 12,000 per Year

The University of Queensland offers the UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for high-achieving students entering undergraduate study in Australia in 2027. The award is worth AUD 12,000 per year for up to five years, and applications close on 20 November 2026.

About the UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship

This award is part of the UQ Academic Scholarship Program and recognizes academic achievement. It is open to eligible domestic and international students, and the number of awards may vary. Applicants need to submit only one application to be considered for all scholarships included in the UQ Academic Scholarship Program.

Applications open on 7 August 2026 and close on 20 November 2026. To apply, candidates need their QTAC application number and evidence of their most outstanding Year 11 and 12 achievements in leadership and community service. They must also have applied for a tertiary place through QTAC and have UQ listed as their first QTAC preference at 12:00 pm on Monday, 21 December 2026.

After an application is submitted, UQ will email an acknowledgement of receipt. Applicants who do not receive that message within two days should contact the Scholarships and Prizes Office at the email listed on the official page. Eligible recipients will be notified in writing when the ATAR or equivalent is released.

Who Should Apply

This scholarship is intended for students completing Year 12 in 2026 or 2025, including students taking a gap year, who achieve an unadjusted ATAR of at least 99.90 or an equivalent result. Applicants should be planning to enrol full time in a UQ undergraduate program in 2027, or in 2028 if deferring their tertiary place. Eligible groups include Australian citizens, Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Australian permanent residents, New Zealand citizens, and international students completing or having completed Years 11 and 12 in Australia. Applicants must not have completed previous tertiary study outside study undertaken as part of Years 11–12, such as the Enhanced Studies Program.

Key Highlights

• Undergraduate study at the University of Queensland in Australia.
• AUD 12,000 per year for up to five years.
• Open to eligible domestic and international applicants.
• Applications open 7 August 2026 and close 20 November 2026.
• One application covers consideration for scholarships in the UQ Academic Scholarship Program.

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