University of Southern Queensland Scholarship in Australia

Applications for the 2027 University of Southern Queensland Scholarships are now open for interested and qualified international candidates.

This prestigious scholarship supports international students pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in 2027, aligning with UniSQ’s flagship research areas.

This scholarship offers financial assistance for tuition fees and living expenses while students contribute to world-class research initiatives.

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Application Form

• Supervisor Support Letter.

• Curriculum Vitae (including research publications and presentations).

• Preliminary Research Thesis Topic Proposal.

• Proof of Citizenship.

• Statement of Claim addressing the selection criteria.

• Education Qualifications (testamur and transcripts for all degrees).

• For the Industry Stream, a Letter of Support from the industry partner must be submitted. Continuing students must be within 18 months of commencing their studies full-time (or 36 months part-time) by December 2026 to be eligible.

To be considered for the University of Southern Queensland Scholarship 2027, you must:

• Have completed a Bachelor's degree with First Class Honours or an equivalent qualification.

• Be eligible for full-time, on-campus enrollment in the UniSQ PhD program.

• Be an international student (not a citizen or permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand).

• Commence or continue their PhD studies in 2027.

The scholarship offers the following benefits;

• Stipend: AUD $39,000 per annum for living costs.

• Tuition Fees: Covered for up to three years of full-time study (any prior study time towards the PhD will be deducted from this period).

• Industry Internship: Minimum of 60 days for students in the Industry Stream.

• Additional Support: Scholarships are also available for women in STEM and students with disabilities.

To apply for the University of Southern Queensland Scholarship 2027, interested and qualified applicants should;

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  Click on the button below to visit the program’s website.

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  Application must be made via the UniSQ Scholarship Application Management System by the closing date.

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  If you require assistance in completing your application, please download the Scholarship Online Application Manual.