Scholarships

Acknowledging excellence

The eligibility criteria for scholarships include academic achievements and excellence, community involvement, sporting, athletic and cultural accomplishments, and more. Understanding the specific requirements for each scholarship can guide you to determine which ones you are eligible for and increase your chances of success.

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Scholarship funds come from the generous support of our alumni and supporters, and we encourage recipients to meet with their donors who have generously supported them, at a range of College events.

Academic Scholarship

Resident status

New

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Any program

Awarded on the basis of academic merit.

Alastair MacLeod Civil Engineering Scholarship

Resident status

Returning

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Civil Engineering at UQ

Awarded to a returning resident in second year or above who is achieving good results and has a desire to make a positive contribution to the life of the College and community at large.

Cultural Scholarship

Resident status

New

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Any program

Awarded on the basis of cultural merit and high achievements in chosen cultural field.

Cultural Scholarship

Resident status

Returning

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Any program

Awarded on the basis of cultural merit to a returning resident who has significantly contributed to the College cultural program in the previous year.

Dr Diana Cavaye Scholarship

Resident status

New

Study level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Study area

Any program at UQ

Awarded to a new resident in third year or above at UQ for academic excellence and service to others.

Dr Diana Cavaye Scholarship

Resident status

Returning

Study level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Study area

Any program at UQ

Awarded to a returning resident who has already achieved significant academic success and service to others.

Experience Scholarship

Resident status

Returning

Study level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Study area

Any program

Awarded to a returning resident to undertake an activity or project relevant to their study and/or vocational interest, such as environmental issues, public or community service, intensive research or study in the arts or sciences, and professional development opportunities.

Graham Thomson Scholarship

Resident status

New

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Any program

Awarded to a Brisbane Boys’ College student who is a new resident.

Graham Thomson Scholarship

Resident status

Returning

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Any program

Awarded to a former Brisbane Boys’ College student who is a returning resident.

Lucy Morris Stevens Scholarship

Resident status

New

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Drama; Theatre; Performance; English

Awarded to a new resident studying Drama/Theatre/Performance or English in second year or above (including postgraduate students).

Lucy Morris Stevens Scholarship

Resident status

Returning

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Drama; Theatre; Performance; English

Awarded to a returning resident studying Drama/Theatre/Performance or English in second year or above.

Mark McKay Scholarship

Resident status

Returning

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Law

Awarded to a returning resident studying law at university.

Piping Scholarship

Resident status

New

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Any program at UQ

Created in conjunction with The Society of St Andrew of Scotland (Queensland) Limited and awarded to a new resident who has been accepted into any discipline at The University of Queensland and shows sound academic ability and superior talent as a piper.

Piping Scholarship

Resident status

Returning

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Any program at UQ

Created in conjunction with The Society of St Andrew of Scotland (Queensland) Limited and awarded to a returning resident with the ability to continue to achieve academic success and superior talent as a piper.

Rural Scholarship

Resident status

New

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Any program

Awarded to a high achieving new resident from rural and regional Australia who has completed their secondary education in their local area (not at a suburban boarding school). Priority will be given to students in financial need, who would otherwise be hesitant to attend either university or college, due to the overall costs.

Rural Scholarship

Resident status

Returning

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Any program

Awarded to a high achieving returning resident from rural and regional Australia who has completed their secondary education in their local area (not at a suburban boarding school). Priority will be given to students in financial need, who would otherwise be hesitant to remain in College, due to the overall costs.

Sir Harry Gibbs Law Scholarship

Resident status

New

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Law

Awarded to a new resident studying Law at university in second year or above who is achieving outstanding results and has a desire to make a positive contribution to the life of the College.

Sir Harry Gibbs Law Scholarship

Resident status

Returning

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Law

Awarded to a returning resident studying Law at university in second year or above who is achieving outstanding results and has a desire to make a positive contribution to the life of the College.

Sporting Scholarship

Resident status

New

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Any program

Awarded on the basis of sporting merit.

Sporting Scholarship

Resident status

Returning

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Any program

Awarded on the basis of sporting merit to a returning resident who has significantly contributed to the College sporting program in the previous year.

Travelling Scholarship

Resident status

Returning

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Any program at UQ

Awarded to a returning resident (at least three semesters), who has been accepted into any degree at The University of Queensland, who shows sound academic ability and who intends to study abroad, in any degree, at either The University of Edinburgh or The University of Glasgow.

Young Women Leaders Scholarship

Resident status

Returning

Study level

Undergraduate

Study area

Any program

Awarded to a women undertaking a student leadership role (ECSC, Office Holder or Wing Leader) who is a returning resident second year or above.