UQ Firebirds Scholarship 2025 for International Students at University of Queensland: (Deadline 16 November 2025)

UQ Firebirds Scholarship 2025 for International Students at University of Queensland: (Deadline 16 November 2025)

Applications are now open for the UQ Firebirds Scholarship 2025 for International Students. This scholarship was established in 2019 and is maintained by an annual gift from Queensland Firebirds and UQ Marketing and Communications.

2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of the partnership between The University of Queensland, Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds. In celebration of this milestone, we’re extending our annual offering of 4 scholarships to 10 in 2026.

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.

UQ Firebirds Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of UQ Firebirds Scholarship

The scholarship has a value of $5,000

Requirements for UQ Firebirds Scholarship Qualification

You’re eligible if you:

• Are a Commencing Student;
• Are or will be enrolled full-time in an Approved Program;
• Can demonstrate that you have played netball for school or a club, or contributed to the sport of netball through coaching or volunteering within the two year period prior to the year of the award.

Interview date, Process and Venue for UQ Firebirds Scholarship

We’ll consider:

• Strength of interest in your chosen Approved Program as evidenced by your personal statement included in the application; and
• Your commitment to the netball community as evidenced by your personal statement included in the application.

Preference will be given to applicants who (in order of preference):

• Are Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons;
• Are from a Regional, Rural or Remote Area;
• Are First in Family;
• Can demonstrate financial hardship by providing documentary evidence.

Application Deadline

November 16, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to The University of Queensland on survey.app.uq.edu.au to apply

Apply using the online application portal. This will be available when the scholarship opens.

You may need to upload supporting documentation that shows your:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status (if applicable)
• regional/rural/remote residency (if applicable)

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