The University of Queensland,
Sir William MacGregor Dr,
St Lucia, Qld 4067
Sport is an integral part of student life at The University of Queensland (UQ).
Since 1990, UQ – in partnership with UQ Sport and valued supporters – has proudly been offering sporting scholarships and athlete support programs to assist exceptional athletes balance their studies with the demands of elite-level sport.
With an excellent reputation for achievement in the elite sporting arena, UQ is proud to support student-athletes from a wide range of sports. UQ has seen its student-athletes excel at the highest international levels, including at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games. UQ’s Sporting Scholarships currently support International, National and State representatives in more than 20 different sports with these athletes benefiting from the outstanding sporting facilities and services the University and the UQ Sport Elite Athlete Program has to offer.
All sporting scholarship holders receive the following benefits:
2025 applications are now closed.
The University of Queensland,
Sir William MacGregor Dr,
St Lucia, Qld 4067
Established in 2008, UQ Sports Achievement Scholarships are awarded to new and current undergraduate or postgraduate students who intend to be enrolled in a minimum of four units per semester and who display elite sporting, academic and leadership achievements.
These year-long scholarships are funded by donors and by The University of Queensland to encourage and support scholarship holders to reach their full potential both in their academic and sporting commitments. For more information, please see here.
The Alumni Friends Sports Scholarship was established to support students who are experiencing financial hardship and have demonstrated exceptional ability in their chosen recognised sport. The scholarship term is one year, with the value being at least $4,000. Selection of the award is based on applicant’s demonstrated financial need and sporting achievement. To view the rules for this Scholarship, including eligibility and selection criteria, please see here.
Established in 2000, Clem Jones Sporting Scholarships are awarded to new and current undergraduate students who intend to be enrolled full-time and who demonstrate the potential to perform at a high level in their chosen sport.
These three year-long scholarships are funded by an annual donation from the late Dr Clem Jones AO to encourage and support scholarship holders to continue performing at a high level and achieve further sporting success throughout their time at university.
For more information, please see here.
Established in 2020, The Wensley Sporting Scholarship is awarded to a new or current undergraduate or postgraduate student with financial need.
The eligibility of this award requires demonstrated financial need, intent to be enrolled on a full-time basis and competing at an Elite Level in a Sport Australia recognised Sport. This year-long scholarship is named in honour of The Honourable Dr Penelope Wensley AC and is maintained by the Alumni Friends Giving Society endowment fund.
For more information, please see here.
UQ Sport reinvests all profits into services, facilities, and programs, and is supported by funding from the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to benefit UQ students.
UQ Sport Ltd is a division of UQ Holdings.
