Thank you for your interest in applying for a UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship.

Before you start

This application form will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and must be finished in one session. The form will timeout after 25 minutes of inactivity and your progress will not be saved. 

Make sure:

1. You have read the current UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship Rules. 
2. You have the prepared your supporting documentation: 
   • Current visa documentation (if you are currently on a Bridging Visa A or E and have applied for a Protection visa, please provide a copy of the acknowledgement letter from Immigration)
   • Resume/CV
   • Your UQ offer letter or confirmation of your application to study at UQ
   • Evidence of your prior study/qualifications (if applicable)
   • Evidence of your and/or your family's financial circumstances, as applicable: 
     • a recent Centrelink Statement
     • pay slips covering the past 2 months (i.e. past 8 weekly pay slips/past 4 fortnightly)
     • ATO Notice of Assessment for 2024–2025
     • any other type of relevant evidence. 
   • Personal statement as a PDF or Word document which outlines your personal and/or family circumstances and your personal qualities. You are welcome to include any other information you deem relevant, such as any achievements or aspirations. 
   • References from your employer, community organisations, academics, or any other relevant group that wishes to support your application (optional). 
3. You understand that it is your (the applicant’s) responsibility to provide all required information and documentation to UQ to be considered for a UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship.
4. You understand that applications close on Sunday 18 January 2026. 

Need help?

If you have any questions or need support, email the UQ Scholarships team: scholarships@uq.edu.au

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