What University of Queensland International Scholarship actually covers.
The University of Queensland (UQ) International Scholarship (UQI) is a merit-based award for high-achieving international students applying to undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programmes at UQ. The scholarship provides a 25% tuition fee remission for the duration of the programme. UQ is one of Australia's leading research universities, consistently ranked in the top 50 globally, with strong programmes in engineering, science, health sciences, business, and social sciences. Located in Brisbane, Queensland, UQ offers a vibrant multicultural campus environment and strong industry connections. The scholarship is awarded through a competitive selection process based on academic merit, with no separate application required — students are automatically considered upon applying to an eligible UQ programme. African students from all 54 countries are eligible, making this an accessible pathway to world-class Australian university education. The scholarship helps reduce the financial burden of studying in Australia while maintaining UQ's commitment to attracting the world's best students.
Who can apply.
Open to undergraduate, masters applicants seeking to study in Australia. Eligible nationalities are listed below.
46 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.
Every academic discipline is accepted.
This programme does not restrict by field. Research proposals across humanities, sciences, engineering, agriculture, and medicine are all accepted.
From here to submitted.
Scholar Africa helps you discover, shortlist, and track. The application itself is submitted on the provider's site.
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Save itAdd this to your shortlist so we can recommend similar scholarships and remind you of the deadline.
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Prepare your documentsMost providers ask for the same set — transcripts, references, a personal statement, ID. Use the checklist below to track progress across all your applications.
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Apply on the provider's siteSubmit on the provider's site before July 31, 2026 · 13 days left.
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Track the outcomeAdd to your tracker so you can update the status as the provider responds (shortlisted, interview, decision).
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Other scholarships worth a parallel application.
Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.