The University of Southern Queensland Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for international students to study in Australia through the International PhD Stipend and Fee Scholarship (DPHD).
The University of Southern Queensland Scholarship 2026 offers financial assistance for tuition fees and $38,000 living expenses while students contribute to world-class research initiatives.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the University of Southern Queensland Scholarship 2025, you must:
Have completed a Bachelor 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 2026.
Benefits
The scholarship offers the following benefits;
Stipend: AUD $38,000 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.
Required Documents
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 2024 to be eligible.
Method of Application
Click on the button below to visit the program’s website.
Application must be made via the UniSQ Scholarship Application Management System by the closing date.
If you require assistance in completing your application please download the Scholarship Online Application Manual.
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Application Deadline: September 30, 2025.
