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Scholarships in Queensland for International Students

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21 March 2024

Introduction

Queensland is celebrated for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, as well as carrying the promise of being Australia’s ‘Sunshine State’ thanks to the enviable climate it experiences all year. International students looking to study in QLD will not only benefit from these exceptional living standards but will also get access to generous university scholarships that make Queensland an even more appealing study destination.

With offerings to students coming from countries such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, China, India, and Sri Lanka just to name a few, our multilingual placement experts can help you find a course and apply today.

These scholarships can cover tuition fees, living expenses, and other costs associated with studying in Queensland. Some scholarships are offered by the state government, while others are provided by universities and other organisations. At IDP Education, we can provide comprehensive information on the different types of scholarships available in Queensland and help you identify scholarship opportunities that match your interests and qualifications.

Ready to talk to an expert about the best scholarship for your current situation? Contact us today.

If you are after some additional information on some of the best international student scholarships in Queensland, we have provided a list of below:

Top international student scholarships in Queensland

State	University	Type of scholarship	Discount	Criteria	Closing date
QLD	CQ University	Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship	$28,854 Per Annum	See CQ University Website	Ongoing
QLD	CQ University	International Student Scholarship	25% off fees	Adelaide; Brisbane; Bundaberg; Cairns; Gladstone; Mackay; Melbourne; Rockhampton; Sydney; Townsville - Based on academic merit	Ongoing
QLD	CQ University	MORA - Australia Scholarship Program	100% of tuition fees	Be a citizen of Indonesia + additional	Ongoing
QLD	Federation University	Federation University Australia Global Excellence Scholarship	25% of the annual tuition fees for the duration of the program	High achieving international students applying for UG and PG (coursework) programs with a distinction average	See Website
QLD	Federation University	Federation University Australia Global Innovator Scholarship	20% of the annual tuition fees for the duration of the program	Prospective international students commencing an UG or PG (coursework) program in 2023	See Website
QLD	Federation University	Federation University Australia Global Pathways Scholarship	20% of the annual tuition fees of a pathway program	Prospective international students commencing a Foundation or Higher Education Diploma program in 2023	See Website
QLD	Griffith University	Griffith Remarkable Scholarship	50% of tuition fees	Based on academic merit, Undergraduate and postgraduate	Ongoing
QLD	Griffith University	International Student Academic Excellence Scholarship	25% of tuition fee	Based on academic merit, Undergraduate and postgraduate	Ongoing
QLD	Griffith University	International Student Academic Merit Scholarship	20% of tuition fees	Based on academic merit, Undergraduate and postgraduate	Ongoing
QLD	James Cook University	JCU Vice Chancellor's International Student Scholarship	Up to $40,000 per year	See JCU Website	See website
QLD	James Cook University	JCU International Student Merit Stipend	$700 Monthly Payment for duration of study	Students from Asia, Africa, Papua New Guinea and the Middle East - Based on academic merit	See website
QLD	James Cook University	Warm Welcome Relocation Grant	$5,000	Commencing international students who will commence their study in any of the 2022 intakes.	Ongoing
QLD	James Cook University	International Excellence Scholarship	25% off tuition fees	Students from the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, PNG and Middle East.	Ongoing
QLD	James Cook University	Warm Welcome Relocation Allowance	$2,000	See JCU Website	Ongoing
QLD	Torrens University Australia	New Alternate Pathway Scholarship	Up to 35% of your total tuition fees	See website	T4 2023
QLD	Torrens University Australia	New Brisbane Scholarship	Up to 30% of your total tuition fees	See website	T4 2023
QLD	Torrens University Australia	New Brisbane Scholarship for Latin American and European students	35% of your total tuition fees	See website	T4 2023
QLD	Torrens University Australia	Offshore Online	Up to 30% of your total tuition fees	See website	See website
QLD	Torrens University Australia	Master of Business Administration	Up to 25% of your total tuition fees	See website	See website
QLD	Torrens University Australia	Hospitality Motivational Scholarship	Up to 30% on your total tuition fees	See website	See website
QLD	Torrens University Australia	Design and Creative Technology Merit Scholarship	Up to 30% of your total tuition fees	See website	See website
QLD	Torrens University Australia	Alumni Scholarship	25% of your total tuition fees	See website	See website
QLD	Torrens University Australia	Business Merit Scholarship	25% of your total tuition fees	See website	See website
QLD	Torrens University Australia	Here to Educate	20% of your total tuition fees	See website	See website
QLD	Torrens University Australia	Japanese Undergraduate Health Science	20% of your total tuition fees	See website	See website
QLD	Torrens University Australia	SE NE Asia & Greater China Business & Health Merit Scholarship	20% of your total tuition fees	See website	See website
QLD	Torrens University Australia	Alternative Study Path Scholarship	15% of your total tuition fees	See website	See website
QLD	Torrens University Australia	African & Subcontinent Health Merit Scholarship	15% of your total tuition fees	See website	See website
QLD	University of Queensland	Scholarship in Quantitative Biology	$10,000	See UQ Website	21-Dec-22
QLD	University of Queensland	School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences Indian Scholarship	25% off tuition fees	Are a citizen of India + academic merit based.	31-Oct-22
QLD	University of Queensland	School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences Latin America Scholarship	50% off tuition fees	Are a citizen of a Latin American country & will be studying full-time at UQ	31-Oct-22
QLD	University of Queensland	Science International Scholarships	$8,000	Are an international student Are studying full-time Are commencing your first semester at UQ Are commencing an approved UQ Faculty of Science program (minimum one year duration).	1-Jan-23
QLD	University of Queensland	UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship	$12,000 Per Annum	See UQ Website	4-Dec-22
QLD	University of Queensland	International High Achievers Scholarship	$10,000	See UQ Website	Ongoing
QLD	University of Queensland	International Onshore Merit Scholarship	$10,000	See UQ Website	Ongoing
QLD	University of Queensland	UQ Economics India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam Scholarship	Up to 50% off tuition fees	Are a citizen of India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka or Vietnam and normally live there & have received a letter of offer for any one of our economics coursework programs.	30-Nov-22
QLD	University of Queensland	UQ International Excellence Scholarship	25% off tuition fees per semester	See UQ Website	Ongoing
QLD	University of Queensland	UQ Economics Sri Lanka Scholarship	50% off tuition	Are a citizen of Sri Lanka, and normally live in Sri Lanka & have received a letter of offer to study any one of UQ's economics coursework programs	30-Nov-22
QLD	University of Queensland	UQ Economics Vietnam Scholarship	50% off tuition	Are a citizen of Vietnam, and normally live in Vietnam & have received a letter of offer for any one of our economics coursework programs.	30-Nov-22
QLD	University of Queensland	Business Scholarship for Chinese Students	$1,000	An international student A citizen of the P.R. China & enrolled full-time in any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program approved by the UQ Business School.	3-Mar-23
QLD	University of Queensland	Science International Scholarships	$8,000	See UQ Website	Jan-23