Postgraduate coursework and research (HDR) scholarships

Graduate School Scholarships (UQGSS) – includes Research Training Program (RTP)

Eligibility	Current or future domestic or international HDR student. Enrolled in Postgraduate research (HDR) course.
Scholarship details	Living stipend of approximately $32,000 per annum tax-free, indexed annually, Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). 3.5 years with the possibility of 1 extension. Number awarded may vary.
Scholarship focus	Academic excellence

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For School-based funding, please contact the HDR Team

MBA: Student Scholarship - Indigenous

Supports high-achieving indigenous students undertaking a full-time or part-time MBA program.

Eligibility	Future domestic postgraduate student. You have been offered a place in the MBA program (or GCBA/GDipBA articulation pathway to the MBA). You are an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Scholarship details	25% of tuition-fees. 18-24 month duration. 2 awarded per year.
Scholarship focus	Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Academic excellence Diversity
Tentative dates	Applications typically open in August and close in November.

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MBA: Student Scholarship - Women

Supports high-achieving female students undertaking a full-time or part-time MBA program.

Eligibility	Future domestic female postgraduate student. You have been offered a place in the MBA program (or GCBA/GDipBA articulation pathway to the MBA).
Scholarship details	25% of tuition-fees. 18-24 month duration. 4 awarded per year.
Scholarship focus	Academic excellence Diversity
Tentative dates	Applications typically open in August and close in November.

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MBA: Student Scholarship - International

Supports high-achieving international students undertaking a full-time or part-time MBA program.

Eligibility	Future international postgraduate student. You have been offered a place in the MBA program (or GCBA/GDipBA articulation pathway to the MBA).
Scholarship details	25% of tuition-fees. 18-24 month duration. 2 awarded per year.
Scholarship focus	Academic excellence
Tentative dates	Applications typically open in August and close in October.

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MBA: Student Scholarship (Full time or part time)

For domestic students commencing full-time or part-time in the MBA program.

Enrolment status	Future domestic postgraduate student. You have been offered a place in the MBA program (or GCBA/GDipBA articulation pathway to the MBA).
Scholarship details	25% of tuition-fees. 18-24 month duration. 5 awarded per year.
Scholarship focus	Academic Excellence
Tentative dates	Applications typically open in August and close in November.

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MBA: Wandering Warriors Scholarship

Supports high-achieving domestic students undertaking a MBA program.

Eligibility	Future domestic postgraduate student. You have applied and received an unconditional offer for the MBA program (GCBA/GDipBA articulation pathway).
Scholarship details	25-100% tuition-fee discount. 3 year duration. 3 awarded per year.
Scholarship focus	Academic Excellence Diversity
Tentative dates	Applications typically open and close in August.

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Business School Indigenous Postgraduate Coursework Master’s Scholarship

Supports Indigenous postgraduate coursework students in the Business School by making a contribution towards living costs.

Eligibility	Current or future domestic postgraduate student. Enrolled in or intend to enrol in a postgraduate School of Business program. Are of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and are accepted as such by your community.
Scholarship details	The Faculty will determine the value of scholarships awarded in any year. One-off payment. 2 scholarships may be awarded in each standard semester.
Scholarship focus	Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Accommodation
Tentative dates	Applications typically open in October and close the following July.

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Business School Postgraduate Coursework Master’s Scholarship

Encourages and supports domestic postgraduate coursework students of the Business School by making a contribution towards tuition costs.

Eligibility	Current or future domestic postgraduate student. You will be enrolling, or are currently enrolled in one of the following business postgraduate coursework programs: Master of Business; Master of Business Analytics. Master of Commerce. Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Master of Leadership and Innovation. Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management.
Scholarship details	$5,000 awarded. One-off payment. 2 scholarships may be awarded in each standard semester.
Scholarship focus	Academic excellence Financial hardship
Tentative dates	Applications typically open in March and close in July.

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MBusAn (Master of Business Analytics): Financial Hardship Scholarship

Supports students facing financial hardship to complete their postgraduate study in Business Analytics.

Eligibility	Current or future domestic or international postgraduate student. You are enrolled or intend to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics or Master of Business Analytics.
Scholarship details	The Faculty will determine the value of scholarships awarded in any year. 6 month duration. 6 awarded per year.
Scholarship focus	Financial hardship
Tentative dates	Applications typically open in September and close the following August.

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MBusAn: Public Sector Management Scholarship

Supporting domestic students who are currently employed in Public Sector organisations by providing accessible and highly relevant digital transformation study for staff growth and development.

Eligibility	Future domestic postgraduate student. Employed in a Public Sector organisation with a minimum of three years' work experience. Will be enrolling in the Master of Business Analytics or Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics.
Scholarship details	1 x $5,000 award for Master of Business Analytics students. 2 x $2,500 awards for Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics students payable towards tuition fees. One-off payment. The number of scholarships awarded may vary.
Scholarship focus	Academic excellence Experiences and employability
Tentative dates	Applications typically open September and close the following July.

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MBusAn: Rural and Remote Scholarship

Supports students to complete their postgraduate study and upskill in exploring data to predict and improve business performance in a rapidly evolving environment.

Eligibility	Current or future domestic postgraduate student. Intend to commence or have commenced in the Master of Business Analytics program.
Scholarship details	$5,000 awarded. One-off payment. 1 awarded per year.
Scholarship focus	Academic excellence Rural or remote
Tentative dates	Applications typically open September and close the following July.

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MBusAn: Women in STEM Scholarship

Supporting high performing women to undertake postgraduate study related to digital transformation, thus retaining and improving the representation of women in the STEM workforce.

Eligibility	Current or future domestic or international female postgraduate student. Intend to commence the Master of Business Analytics program.
Scholarship details	$5,000 awarded. One-off payment. 1 awarded per year.
Scholarship focus	Academic excellence Diversity
Tentative dates	Applications typically open September and close the following July.

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Margaret Mittelheuser Memorial Women in Finance Scholarship

The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and support female students experiencing financial need to study finance at The University of Queensland.

Eligibility	Current or future domestic female postgraduate student. Enrolled in the Master of Finance and Investment Management or the Master of Commerce, and completing the field of Applied Finance
Scholarship details	$10,000 awarded, payable towards tuition fees. One-off payment. The number of awarded scholarships may vary.
Scholarship focus	Financial hardship
Tentative dates	Applications typically open in June and close in July.

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MFinInvMgt (Master of Finance and Investment Management): Public Sector Management Scholarship

This scholarship encourages and supports management-level or aspiring management-level employees within the public sector seeking to further develop their understanding of finance and investment management.

Eligibility	Future domestic postgraduate student. Enrolled in the Master of Finance and Investment Management program. Minimum of 3 year's work experience in the public sector.
Scholarship details	$10,000 awarded. One-off payment. The number of awarded scholarships may vary.
Scholarship focus	Public sector management experience
Tentative dates	Applications typically open in October and close the following June.

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MFinInvMgt: Regional Scholarship

This scholarship encourages and supports applicants living in regional and rural Australia to assist with costs of accessing postgraduate study in South-East Queensland.

Eligibility	Future domestic postgraduate student. Enrolled in the Master of Finance and Investment Management program.
Scholarship details	$10,000 awarded. One-off payment. The number of awarded scholarships may vary.
Scholarship focus	Regional or remote
Tentative dates	Applications typically open in October and close the following June.

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MFinInvMgt: Outstanding Women Scholarship

This scholarship encourages and supports outstanding female candidates to gain specialised experience in finance and investment management, with the aim of creating diverse talent and business leadership for the future.

Eligibility	Future domestic or international female postgraduate student. Enrolled in the Master of Finance and Investment Management program.
Scholarship details	$10,000 awarded. One-off payment. The number of awarded scholarships may vary.
Scholarship focus	Women
Tentative dates	Applications typically open in October and close the following June.

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MFinInvMgt: Indigenous Leaders Tuition Fee Reduction Scholarship

This scholarship encourages and supports Australian Indigenous students to study the Master of Finance and Investment Management, equipping them with advanced finance and investment skills to contribute positively to their communities.

Eligibility	Future domestic postgraduate student. Enrolled in the Master of Finance and Investment Management program. Are of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and are accepted as such by your community.
Scholarship details	$20,000 awarded. One-off payment. The number of awarded scholarships may vary.
Scholarship focus	Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Diversity
Tentative dates	Applications typically open in October and close the following June.

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Postgraduate Paul Compton Scholarship

Supporting students financially who are intending to enrol, or are enrolled, in a business postgraduate program.

Eligibility	Current or future domestic or international postgraduate student. Enrolled in postgraduate coursework program within the School of Business. Have a minimum of 16 units to complete.
Scholarship details	At least $6,500 awarded, but will not exceed the annual income from the fund. 1 year duration whilst undertaking full-time studies. On recommendation of the Dean, one scholarship may be awarded as tenure becomes vacant.
Scholarship focus	Financial hardship
Tentative dates	Applications typically open in November and close the following June.

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Qin Sirong and Yin Hongxiu Scholarship

Encourage and support Chinese students who enrol in a Masters postgraduate coursework program of up to 32 units offered by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Queensland.

Eligibility	Future international postgraduate student. Enrolled in a Masters postgraduate coursework program of up to 32 units offered by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law. Excludes MBA. Are a Chinese citizen.
Scholarship details	Value of tuition fees. Awarded for the duration of program. 1 awarded per year.
Tentative dates	Applications close 31 January 2026.

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