Scholarships
The University of Queensland and the Business School offer a range of scholarships to assist students from many different backgrounds to assist in paying for their university fees.
The University of Queensland offers a range of scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate and Higher Degree by Research students, information relating to these scholarships can be found on the University's Scholarships website.
Summer and Winter Research scholarships
The Summer and Winter Research Programs offer scholarships to students wishing to undertake a research internship over the summer and winter vacation periods.
Research internships provide students with the opportunity to work with a researcher in a formal research environment so that they may experience the research process and discover what research is being undertaken in their field of interest at UQ.
View summer research projects View winter research projects
Our Scholarships
Business Scholarship for Chinese Students
The Business Scholarship for Chinese Students was established in 2013 by the Chin Family Trust to encourage and support a Chinese student enrolled in a degree program offered by UQ Business School.
Enrolment status | Current or future UQ student |
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Student type | International |
Study level | Undergraduate, Honours, Postgraduate coursework |
Study area | You are enrolled full-time in the Business School |
Scholarship focus | Academic excellence, Financial hardship |
Value | $1,000 |
Duration | 1 year |
Number awarded | May vary |
Tentative open dates | 1 August 2022 |
Tentative close dates | 3 March 2023 |
CFA Institute Scholarship
As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) affiliated university, UQ Business School is offering students currently completing their degrees the opportunity to become a CFA with a CFA Institute Scholarship.
The CFA Institute Scholarship is available only for new candidates planning on sitting for the Level 1 CFA exam. This is a highly competitive scholarship as only limited number of scholarships are available each year.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the CFA Institue Scholarship you must:
- Not be currently registered for a CFA Program exam. You are not eligible if you have registered the exam with the CFA before you apply.
- Satisfy the enrolment requirements detailed here.
- Have an overall GPA of 6.2 or above.
- Have successfully completed at least 3 FINM courses, with an average GPA of 6.5 or above.
Exam Cost
If you are selected for the award, the CFA Institute Scholarship waives the one-time program enrolment fee, and discounts the exam registration fee to $350USD, which includes access to the curriculum and all available study tools. This discounted price will be reflected during the checkout process.
It is important to note that once awarded, your scholarship can be redeemed for up to one year from the date you receive your award notification email.
Application Process
- Apply online. Note: You will need to create a CFA Institute account if you do not have one yet.
- Complete and submit the following documents as attachments during the online application process:
- Your curriculum vitae (CV)
- A cover letter including statement of your career goals
- Your academic transcript
Application Dates
While there are technically no deadlines to apply for a CFA Program Student Scholarship, scholarship awards will be made twice a year.
For applications submitted before 30 June, a scholarship decision will be made by 31 July.
For applications submitted before 31 December, a scholarship decision will be made by 31 January.
Once awarded, you can redeem the scholarship for up to one year from the date you receive your sward notification email.
Tips for Success
- Once your CFA Exam Scholarship has been awarded, you may proceed to register for the exam.
- Study the original source materials – as assigned in each Study Session.
- Use review materials as a backup and NOT as your ONLY studying material.
- Complete all the practice problems and write out explanations on ALL learning outcome statements (LOS) in each of the Study Sessions. Research has shown that if you prepare your own study notes, you will retain about 60% of the materials you studied; only 15-25% material will be retained if you use other people’s notes.
- Study consistently. We would recommend studying between 15-20 hours per week for each of the 18 study sessions. In the final month before your exam, study 25-30 hours per week for review of concepts, etc.
- It is important that you study the right way for Level I. Do not take short cuts. This will be your basis for success for futures levels. In fact, many of the materials on Level II overlap with Level I.
Further information or questions
If you have any questions about the application process or the CFA Institute you can speak to:
To find out more about the CFA Institue Exam, please visit the CFA Institue website.
Cornelis Frederiks Scholarship in Accounting
The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and support a financially disadvantaged student studying accounting at The University of Queensland.
Enrolment status | Current UQ student |
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Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Undergraduate |
Study area | You are enrolled full-time in n a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) with a declared major in accounting. |
Scholarship focus | Financial hardship |
Value | $5,000 |
Duration | 1 year |
Number awarded | May vary |
Tentative open dates | 1 August 2022 |
Tentative close dates | 3 March 2023 |
Frank Finn Scholarships
The Frank Finn Scholarship Endowment Fund was established in 2008 from the generous donations of the UQ Community to acknowledge the contribution of Professor Frank Finn's lifetime of service to the University and the field of finance. Professor Finn held several positions within the University including: Dean of the Faculty Commerce and Economics; Head of the School of Commerce and; the Director of Studies, the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.
Read the stories of recipients of Frank Finn Scholarships.
Enrolment status | Current UQ student |
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Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Undergraduate, Honours |
Study area | You are enrolled full-time in any of the following programs, and have completed a minimum of 16 units:
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Scholarship focus | Financial hardship |
Value | At least $8,000 |
Duration | 1 year |
Number awarded | May vary |
Tentative open dates | 24 January 2023 |
Tentative close dates | 31 March 2023 |
Higher Degree by Research Scholarships
Graduate School Scholarships (UQGSS) – includes Research Training Program (RTP)
Enrolment status | Current or Future UQ student |
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Student type | Domestic or International |
Study level | Postgraduate research (HDR) |
Study area | All Study areas |
Scholarship focus | Academic Excellence |
Funding type | Living stipend, Tuition fees |
Value | Living stipend of $32,192 per annum tax-free (2023 rate), indexed annually, Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) |
Duration | 3.5 years with the possibility of 1 extension in line with UQ and RTP Scholarship Policy |
Number awarded | May vary |
For School-based funding, please contact the HDR Team
Honours - Business School Tuition Fee Reduction Scholarship
The Honours Tuition Fee Reduction Scholarship was established to attract and encourage high-achieving students to the Bachelor of Business Management (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce (Honours); and those students completing Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) (Research Pathway only) or Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) (Finance major only).
The School may award up to three scholarships for students enrolled in an approved program in accordance with the University’s fee policy each standard semester of study. Scholarships are limited and awarded on a competitive basis. The scholarship selection committee considers the applicant's academic merit, paid/volunteer work experience, community involvement and personal statement in their deliberations.
More information on eligibility requirements and how to apply for this scholarship will be released when applications reopen. Please visit UQ Scholarships for more information.
Enrolment status | Current or Future UQ student |
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Student type | Domestic or International |
Study level | Honours |
Study area | Only students in their final year of the Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) or Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) for the 2023 academic year are eligible to apply. or have declared and are completing the Research Pathway Option. |
Scholarship focus | Academic excellence, Financial hardship |
Value | $10,000 payable towards tuition costs |
Duration | 1 year |
Number awarded | 2-3 |
Open dates | 10 January 2023 |
Close dates | 22 February 2023 |
Honours - The Matthew McLennan and Richard Howes Outstanding Honours Collaboration Scholarship
This scholarship encourages collaboration and teamwork between high-performing Honours students from the UQ Business School and School of Economics at The University of Queensland.
Enrolment status | Current UQ student |
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Student type | Domestic or International |
Study level | Honours |
Study area | School of Business or School of Economics |
Scholarship focus | Academic excellence |
Value | $7,000 |
Duration | Awarded for Semester 2 only |
Number awarded | 2 |
Open dates | 1 June 2023 |
Close dates | 28 July 2023 |
Macoun Family Scholarship in Finance
The scholarship was established in 2021 by UQ alumnus, Ian Macoun (Bachelor of Commerce ’74, Grad Dip Advanced Accounting ’77 and Master Financial Management ’90), together with his family and the Directors of the Macoun Charitable Foundation.
You may also benefit from opportunities for work experience in organisations associated with the Macoun family.
Enrolment status | Future UQ student |
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Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Undergraduate |
Study area | You are enrolled, or intend to enrol, full-time as a commencing student in the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) with a declared major in finance. |
Scholarship focus | Diversity, Rural or remote |
Value | $12,500 per year |
Duration | Up to 4 years |
Number awarded | Up to 5 |
Open dates | 1 August 2023 |
Close dates | 26 January 2024 |
MBA - Elevate Scholarship: Boosting women in STEM
In addition to providing financial support, the program aims to address gender inequities in STEM through fostering more women-led industry-academia collaborations, in applied research and business, growing professional skills of women in STEM and propelling women into leadership.
Enrolment status | Current or Future UQ student |
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Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Undergraduate, Honours, Postgraduate coursework, Postgraduate research (HDR) |
Study area | Agriculture and animal sciences, Computer science and IT, Engineering, Environment, Science and mathematics |
Scholarship focus | Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Diversity, Financial hardship, Rural or remote |
Value | From $30,000 to $80,000 depending on study level |
Duration | Up to 3 years, depending on study level |
Number awarded | May vary |
Open dates | 1 August 2023 |
Close dates | 31 August 2023 |
MBA - Student Scholarship - Indigenous
Enrolment status | Future UQ student |
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Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Postgraduate coursework |
Study area | You have been offered a place in the MBA program (or GCBA/GDipBA articulation pathway to the MBA). |
Scholarship focus | Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Academic excellence, Diversity |
Value | 25% of tuition-fee |
Duration | 24 months |
Number awarded | 2 |
Open dates | 1 August 2023 |
Close dates | 30 November 2023 |
MBA - Student Scholarship - Women
Enrolment status | Future UQ student |
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Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Postgraduate coursework |
Study area | You have been offered a place in the MBA program (or GCBA/GDipBA articulation pathway to the MBA). |
Scholarship focus | Academic excellence, Diversity |
Value | 25% of tuition-fee |
Duration | 24 months |
Number awarded | 4 |
Open dates | 1 August 2023 |
Close dates | 30 November 2023 |
MBA - Student Scholarship - International
Enrolment status | Future UQ student |
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Student type | International |
Study level | Postgraduate coursework |
Study area | You have been offered a place in the MBA program (or GCBA/GDipBA articulation pathway to the MBA). |
Scholarship focus | Academic excellence |
Value | 25% of tuition-fee |
Duration | 12 months |
Number awarded | 2 |
Open dates | 1 August 2023 |
Close dates | 31 October 2023 |
MBA - Student Scholarship (Full time or part time)
Enrolment status | Future UQ student |
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Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Postgraduate coursework |
Study area | You have been offered a place in the MBA program (or GCBA/GDipBA articulation pathway to the MBA). |
Scholarship focus | Academic Excellence |
Value | 25% of tuition fee |
Duration | 12-24 months |
Number awarded | 5 |
Open dates | 1 August 2023 |
Close dates | 30 November 2023 |
MBA - Wandering Warriors Scholarship
The scholarships purpose is to support the volunteer members of Wandering Warriors by providing tuition support to outstanding members—who meet all the MBA entry (or MBA articulation pathway) requirements—who are making the transition from the Australian Defence Force into civilian life.
Enrolment status | Future UQ student |
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Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Postgraduate coursework |
Study area | You have applied and received an unconditional offer for the MBA program (GCBA/GDipBA articulation pathway) |
Scholarship focus | Academic Excellence, diversity |
Value | 50% - 100% tuition-fee discount. |
Duration | 3 years |
Number awarded | 3 |
Open dates | February 2023 |
Close dates | November 2023 |
Postgraduate - Business School Indigenous Postgraduate Coursework Master’s Scholarship
The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and support Indigenous domestic postgraduate coursework students of the Business School by making a contribution towards living costs.
Enrolment status | Current or future UQ student |
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Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Postgraduate coursework |
Study area | Business |
Scholarship focus | Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Accommodation |
Value | $5,000 payable towards living costs |
Duration | One-off payment |
Number awarded | 2 scholarships may be awarded in each standard semester |
Open dates | 8 February 2023 |
Close dates | 31 March 2023 |
Postgraduate - Business School Postgraduate Coursework Master’s Scholarship
The Postgraduate Coursework Master’s Scholarship was established to encourage and support domestic postgraduate coursework students of the Business School by making a contribution towards tuition costs.
Enrolment status | Current or future UQ student |
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Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Postgraduate coursework |
Study area | You will be enrolling, or are currently enrolled in a business postgraduate coursework program from:
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Scholarship focus | Academic excellence, Financial hardship |
Value | $5,000 payable towards tuition fees |
Duration | One-off payment |
Number awarded | 2 scholarships may be awarded in each standard semester |
Open dates | 7 February 2023 |
Close dates | 20 February 2023 |
Postgraduate – Business School Master of Business Analytics – Financial Hardship Scholarship
The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and support Indigenous domestic postgraduate coursework students of the Business School by making a contribution towards living costs.
Enrolment status | Current or future UQ student |
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Student type | Domestic or International |
Study level | Postgraduate coursework |
Study area | You are enrolled or intend to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics or Master of Business Analytics, in the semester of the award. |
Scholarship focus | Financial hardship |
Value | $5,000 payable in one instalment towards living costs |
Duration | 6 months |
Number awarded | 6 |
Open dates | 8 February 2023 |
Close dates | 31 March 2023 |
Postgraduate - Business School Master of Business Analytics – Rural and Remote Scholarship
The Business School Master of Business Analytics – Rural and Remote Scholarship encourages and supports professionals to improve access to and completion of postgraduate study and upskill in exploring data to predict and improve business performance in a rapidly evolving environment.
Enrolment status | Current or future UQ student |
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Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Postgraduate coursework |
Study area | Master of Business Analytics |
Scholarship focus | Academic excellence, Rural or remote |
Value | $5,000 payable towards tuition fees |
Duration | One-off payment |
Number awarded | 1 |
Open dates | 8 February 2023 |
Close dates | 22 February 2023 |
Postgraduate - Business School Master of Business Analytics – Women in STEM Scholarship
The Business School Master of Business Analytics – Women in STEM Scholarship has been established to encourage and support high-performing women to undertake postgraduate study related to digital transformation, thus retaining and improving the representation of women in the STEM workforce.
Enrolment status | Current or future UQ student |
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Student type | Domestic, International |
Study level | Postgraduate coursework |
Study area | Master of Business Analytics |
Scholarship focus | Academic excellence, Diversity |
Value | $5,000 payable towards tuition fees |
Duration | One-off payment |
Number awarded | 1 |
Open dates | 8 February 2023 |
Close dates | 22 February 2023 |
Postgraduate - Paul Compton Scholarship
The scholarship was established in 2020 by Paul Compton under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and is maintained by income generated from the endowment fund. The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and support postgraduate coursework students of the School of Business experiencing financial need by making a contribution towards the cost of tuition fees.
Enrolment status | Current or future UQ student |
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Student type | Domestic, International |
Study level | Postgraduate coursework |
Study area | You will be enrolling, or are currently enrolled in a business postgraduate coursework program. |
Scholarship focus | Financial hardship |
Value | At least $6,500 payable towards tuition fees |
Duration | For the duration of the program taken full time |
Number awarded | 1 |
Open dates | 14 February 2023 |
Close dates | 2 April 2023 |
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- Master of Business
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- Master of Business Analytics
- Master of Commerce
- Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Master of Finance and Investment Management
- Master of Global Management
- Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management
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Scholarships explained
We have one of the most generous offerings in the state, with scholarships that can help with financial support, tuition, accommodation, mentoring and industry experience.
Make your UQ scholarship search easier with this quick guide.
Prizes and awards
Prizes are available to both domestic and international students and are awarded to high-performing students on the basis of academic merit.