Key Highlights

The University of Queensland (UQ) is thrilled to announce the Destination Australia Scholarship for 2025, available for international postgraduate students at UQ’s Gatton campus. Funded by the Australian Government, this scholarship aims to attract students to regional Australia and provides an outstanding educational experience.

• Scholarship Value: AUD $15,000 per year
• Duration: Up to two years
• Application Deadline: 20 January 2025
• Degree Level: Postgraduate

Available Subjects

Students can apply for scholarships in the following fields of study:

• Agriculture
• Animal Sciences
• Science
• Mathematics

Benefits

This scholarship not only provides financial support but also enables students to immerse themselves in a vibrant educational community.

Eligibility Criteria

General Requirements

You are eligible to apply if you meet the following criteria:

• You are an international student.
• You hold a student visa for the duration of the scholarship.
• You are a commencing student.
• You are a UQ alumni starting a different program (e.g., pursuing a Master’s after completing a Bachelor’s degree).
• You have received a full offer to study an eligible program delivered entirely at the UQ Gatton campus in 2025.

Additional Requirements

• You will study full-time via Internal study mode at UQ’s Gatton campus for the duration of the scholarship.
• You will reside in a regional area of Australia throughout the scholarship duration.
• You will be commencing one of the following programs in 2025:
  • Master of Agribusiness
  • Master of Agricultural Science
  • Master of Animal Science
• Students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, first-generation tertiary education students, and individuals living with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Selection Criteria

The following factors will be considered during the selection process:

• Eligibility under the program guidelines
• Academic merit
• Your personal statement

UQ values diversity and inclusion and may take these factors into account when reviewing your application.

Application Procedure

Important Dates

• Applications Open: 9 September 2024
• Applications Close: 20 January 2025 at 12:00 PM (noon)

How to Apply

Online applications for Semester 1, 2025, commencing students are now open. To apply, you will need to submit the following:

• A personal statement (maximum 300 words)

Click here to Apply

Make sure to submit your application before the deadline to ensure your consideration for the scholarship.