University of Queensland Destination Australia Scholarships 2025-2026 for International Students
Description
The University of Queensland (UQ) is excited to announce the Destination Australia Scholarship for 2025, available to international postgraduate students studying at UQ's Gatton campus. This prestigious scholarship, valued at AUD $15,000 per year for up to two years, supports students in programs like the Master of Agribusiness, Agricultural Science, and Animal Science. Funded by the Australian Government, the scholarship aims to attract students to regional Australia, offering a world-class educational experience. Applications are open until 20 January 2025. Read on for more information and to apply click the link at the end of this guide.
Degree Level
University of Queensland Destination Australia Scholarships 2025-2026 for International Students is available to undertake Postgraduate level programs at University of Queensland.
Available Subjects
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- Agriculture
- Animal Sciences
- Science
- Mathematics
Benefits
Eligible Nationalities
This scholarship is open to international students of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
You’re eligible if you:
- are an international student
- hold a student visa for the scholarship's durationare a commencing student
- are UQ alumni commencing a different program (for example, Master’s after completing a Bachelor’s degree)
- have a full offer to study an eligible program delivered entirely at the UQ Gatton campus in 2025 (you don’t need to accept your full offer by the scholarship application deadline).
And you:
- will study full-time via Internal study mode at UQ’s Gatton campus for the scholarship’s duration
- reside in a regional area of Australia for the scholarship’s duration as defined by the Australian Statistical Geography Standard Remoteness Structure 2016 (Australian Bureau of Statistics)
And you're starting any of the below programs in 2025:
Students from low-socioeconomic status (low-SES), and who are first in family to tertiary study, and those living with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Selection criteria
Following things will be considered while selecting
- eligibility under the program guidelines
- academic merit
- your personal statement
UQ values diversity and inclusion and may consider this when they review your application.
Application Procedure
Online applications for Semester 1 2025 commencing students are now open and will close at 12:00pm (noon) on Monday 20 January 2025.
You will need to submit:
- a personal statement (limit 300 words).
- Applications open: 9 September 2024
- Applications close: 20 January 2025
