Domestic Scholarships

Scholarships for domestic students

UQ College is dedicated to providing all Australians with the opportunity to study at university.

Our pathway programs aim to provide disadvantaged students with the preparation and knowledge they need to succeed at university.

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to support domestic students who are:

from a low socio-economic background,
regional or remote residents, or
of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent.

Face to Face Bridging Courses

About the program

This is a full-time, intensive four-week course. It's ideal if you have just finished high school and need to fulfil a subject prerequisite before applying to UQ next semester. You can choose either Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods or Physics. Taught at our St Lucia campus, you can get a head start on university life by studying at UQ College.

2025 Bridging Course Scholarship

UQ College is offering 15 scholarships for students who are from a low socio-economic background, regional and/or remote areas or of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin.

Bursary value

Low socio-economic background

5 fully funded scholarships ($1500 each)

Regional or remote

5 fully funded scholarships ($1500 each) plus accommodation for the duration of the program ($2535 each)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

5 fully funded scholarships ($1500 each)

Eligibility:

Applicants must belong to one of the following social groups:
- Low socio-economic status,
- Regional or remote residency, or
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Academic requirements: Grade B or above in English and 3 other academic subjects
The scholarship cannot be deferred
Must be enrolled in the UQ College bridging course by Friday, 14 November 2025
Selected candidates need to upload supporting documentation such as:
- For low socio-economic status scholarship
  - Financial circumstances (Centrelink statement, tax notice, etc.)
- For regional or remote scholarship
  - Regional/rural/remote residency
- For Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander scholarship
  - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status
- Proof of meeting academic requirements (e.g year 12 academic transcript)

Application process

You will automatically be considered for one of the scholarships if you meet the eligibility criteria and submit the required documentation.

Successful applicants will be notified in writing by UQ College and must accept their scholarship within 2 weeks.

Apply to a Face to Face Bridging Course

Online Bridging Courses

About the program

Delivered online, these self-paced courses allow you to complete a prerequisite for General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods from your own home. You’ll have access to weekly online check-ins and learning support from our highly qualified teachers at UQ College.

All you need is reliable internet access and a computer with a webcam and microphone.

Online Bridging Course Bursary

A 50% bursary will be offered to 15 students who study either Pure Mathematics (Mathematical Methods) or General Mathematics. This bursary is intended to support domestic students from either a low Socio-Economic Status (SES) or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

Bursary value

Based on 2025 fees, the bursary applies a 50% reduction to fees as follows:

Pure Mathematics: ~~$990~~ → $445

General Mathematics: ~~$660~~ → $330

Eligibility

To be eligible, the student must fulfil all of the following criteria:

Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Indicate in your application for the Online Bridging Course that you would like to apply for the bursary.
Meet one of the following conditions
- Be from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background
- Be from a Low Socio-Economic background

Application process

Apply for the Online Bridging Course.
During the application form, indicate that you would like to apply for the bursary, and which criteria you meet.
Upload documentation that proves you meet these criteria.
- For Low Socio-Economic Bursary – Your financial circumstances (Centrelink statement, tax notice, etc.)
- For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bursary – Proof of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status
Complete the application.

If successful, you will be notified that you have received the bursary once your application has been processed. You must accept their bursary within 2 weeks of receiving this confirmation.

Apply to an Online Bridging Course