The University of Queensland (UQ)
Destination Australia Scholarship (International students)
Key details
About this scholarship
The Destination Australia scholarship is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education. It aligns with the National Strategy for International Education 2025.
The scholarship’s objective is to:
- attract and support studies in regional Australia
- grow and develop regional Australian tertiary education providers
- offer students a high-quality learning experience.
Eligibility
You’re eligible if you:
- are an international student
- hold a student visa for the scholarship's duration
- are 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 2023 (you don’t need to accept your full offer by the scholarship application deadline).
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The University of Queensland (UQ)
Selection criteria
We’ll consider:
- eligibility under the program guidelines
- academic merit
- your personal statement
UQ values diversity and inclusion and may consider this when we review your application.
Application process
Complete the online application form.
You will need to submit:
- a personal statement (limit 300 words).
To submit your application for The Destination Australia Scholarship (International students) Scholarship click the "Apply now" button above
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Retention requirements
Download and read the scholarship terms and conditions before you apply.
UQ Destination Australia International Terms and Conditions 2023.pdf (PDF, 554.52 KB)