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,
Are regional or remote residents, or
Are an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

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.

2026 Bridging Course Scholarship

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

Scholarship value

Low socio-economic background

Fully funded scholarships ($1,545 each)

Regional or remote

Fully funded scholarships ($1,545 each) plus accommodation for the duration of the program ($2535 each)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Fully funded scholarships ($1,545 each)

Eligibility and application requirements:

Equity Criteria
Applicants must identify with at least one of the following equity groups:
- Individuals from a low socio-economic background
- Residents of regional or remote areas
- Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Academic requirements
A minimum Grade B in English and three other academic subjects completed in Year 11.
Deferral policy
The scholarship cannot be deferred.
Supporting documentation
Selected candidates must upload evidence to support their application, which may include:
- Proof of financial circumstances (e.g. Centrelink statement, tax notice)
- Confirmation of regional, rural or remote residency
- Verification of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.

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 a 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 2026 fees, the bursary applies a 50% reduction to fees as follows:

Pure Mathematics: ~~$1,020~~ → $510

General Mathematics: ~~$680~~ → $340

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 an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- 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/or 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 the bursary within 2 weeks of receiving this confirmation.

Apply to an Online Bridging Course