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 Australian and Queensland elite student-athletes from sports such as Athletics, AFL, Cricket, Cycling, Gymnastics, Hockey, Mountain Biking, Netball, Orienteering, Rowing, Rugby, Squash, Surf Life Saving, Tennis, Swimming, Touch Football, Volleyball, Water Polo. All have benefited from the outstanding sporting facilities and services the University and the UQ Sport Elite Athlete Pro0gram has to offer.
All sporting scholarship holders receive the following benefits:
- Access to the UQ Sport Elite Athlete Program
- Free academic tutoring and study group support (where available)
- Free access to the full range of UQ Sport health and fitness facilities
- Free personal and professional development support, including workshops on academic skills, career planning, sports nutrition and much more
- Academic liaison and advocacy to balance elite commitments with study
- Induction program for first year students
- Free or discounted support through UQ referral networks, including Sport Psychology and Sports Dietician consultations
UQ Sporting Scholarship applications for 2021 will open Tuesday 4 August and close Saturday 31 October 2020.
UQ Sport Academy
The University of Queensland,
Sir William MacGregor Dr,
St Lucia, Qld 4067
Current UQ Sporting Scholarship Recipients
In 2020, The University of Queensland awarded 50 Sporting Scholarships to 51 student-athletes, with Olympic, Paralympic and Australian representatives among the beneficiaries.
See the full list of 2020 UQ Sporting Scholarship recipients.
- UQ Sports Achievement Scholarship
- Clem Jones Sporting Scholarships
- UQ Sport Scholarship Ambassador Program
- King's College Sporting Scholarships
- King’s College and UQ Rugby Academy Scholarship
- St Leo’s College Sporting Scholarships
- St John's College Sporting Scholarships
- High Performance Pass
- UQ Sport Competition Subsidy
- UQ Swimming Scholarship
UQ Sports Achievement Scholarship
Established in 2008, UQ Sports Achievement Scholarships are awarded to new and current undergraduate students who display elite ability and excel in their chosen sport. 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 studies and in their sport.
Find out more about UQ Sports Achievement Scholarships including benefits, selection criteria and more.
Clem Jones Sporting Scholarships
Established in 2000, Clem Jones Sporting Scholarships are awarded to new and current undergraduate students 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.
Find out more about Clem Jones Sporting Scholarships including benefits, selection criteria and more.
UQ Sport Scholarship Ambassador Program
The UQ Sport Scholarship Ambassador Program was introduced in 2010 to provide support services to high performing athletes who are ineligible for the other scholarships on offer. This program is available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as students of all nationalities. These year-long programs are awarded based on the students’ past sporting achievements in their chosen sport and provide comprehensive support services to continue to nurture their sporting abilities.
Find out more about the UQ Sport Scholarship Ambassador Program including benefits, selection criteria and more.
King’s College Sporting Scholarships
King’s College Sporting Scholarships are awarded to new and current undergraduate and postgraduate students who display an exceptionally high standard of performance in their chosen sport. These year-long scholarships are only available to students accepted to King’s College and are granted to students who agree to play their sport for King’s College in the Inter-College Competition while also playing for the relevant UQ sporting club.
Find out more about King’s College Sporting Scholarships including benefits, selection criteria and more.
King’s College and UQ Rugby Academy Scholarship
An initiative of the UQ Rugby Academy and King’s College, the purpose of the King’s College and UQ Rugby Academy Scholarship is to assist students who have demonstrated that they are capable of playing Rugby Union at a high standard. There are two year-long scholarships available each year for students accepted to King’s College and who are also members of the UQ Rugby Academy.
Find out more about King’s College Sporting Scholarships including benefits, selection criteria and more.
St Leo’s College Sporting Scholarships
St Leo’s College Sporting Scholarships are awarded to new undergraduate residents who can provide evidence of an exceptionally high standard of performance in their chosen sport(s). These two-year accommodation scholarships are only available to Residents accepted into St Leo’s College and who agree to represent St Leo’s College in the Inter-College competition.
Find out more about the St Leo’s Sporting Scholarships including selection criteria.
Applicants applying for UQ Sports Achievement Scholarship or Clem Jones Sporting Scholarships can elect to be considered for a St Leo’s College Sporting Excellence Scholarship on the UQ Sports Scholarships online application form.
St John’s College Sporting Excellence Scholarships
St John’s College Sporting Excellence Scholarships are offered annually to undergraduate recipients who are full-time students, or are offered a place at The University of Queensland and who demonstrate excellence in a sport. Recipients must demonstrate a commitment to College sport in some capacity (e.g. playing; coaching), while balancing sporting and academic requirements.
Find out more about St John’s College Sporting Excellence Scholarships, including eligibility, and how to apply.
High Performance Pass
The UQ Sport High Performance Pass is available to UQ student-athletes with elite athlete consideration, and UQ Alumni competing at National and International level. It is designed to maintain the strength of athletic programs at UQ and assist student-athletes to continue competing as an elite athlete while studying.
The UQ Sport High Performance Pass provides the following support services:
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Academic liaison and support through UQ Sport Academy for registered elite student-athletes
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Discounted 12 month UQ Sport Gold Membership at St Lucia
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Discounted sport science testing and strength & conditioning services through UQ Sport Academy
High Performance Pass applicants may be asked to submit a one page sporting resume to the Elite Athlete Program Officer. The UQ Sport Academy Manager will make the final decision to appoint High Performance Passes.
To apply for a High Performance Pass please contact the Elite Athlete Program Officer
UQ Sport Competition Subsidy
The UQ Sport Competition Subsidy provides funding to assist talented UQ student athletes with out-of-pocket competition costs to compete at eligible international and national sporting events. Find out more including guidelines and the application form.
Find out more about the UQ Sport Competition Subsidy including benefits, selection criteria and more.
UQ Swimming Scholarship
The Scholarship is to encourage and support outstanding new students who have demonstrated exceptional ability in swimming to combine a tertiary education with high performance sport.
Find out more about the UQ Swimming Scholarship, including benefits, selection criteria and more.
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