Scholarships

You might be surprised by the different scholarships you can apply for throughout your studies within the UQ School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Further information on UQ scholarship opportunities can be found at UQ Scholarships.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Domestic scholarships are available from the Pharmacy Programs Administrator.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme

The aim of this scholarship scheme is to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake undergraduate or graduate entry studies in pharmacy at an Australian university.

Intenational Pharmacy Scholarship (second year entry) - Polytechnics in Singapore

The UQ School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers a $3000 scholarship to be awarded annually to the to the highest achieving student from a Singaporean polytechnic, who through previous study enrols directly into the 2nd year of the Bachelor of Pharmacy. This scholarship will be awarded to a student that begins their studies at UQ in either semester one or semester two of the calendar year. Allocation is based on academic achievement. All eligible applicants are considered automatically (no application form required).

Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme

The Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme (RPSS) provides financial support to enable students from rural and remote communities to undertake undergraduate or postgraduate studies in pharmacy. Each year, at least 30 scholarships are made available, each with a value of $10,000 (excl GST) per year per student. Scholarship holders are encouraged to seek employment in rural and remote areas following graduation.

Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Mentor Scheme

The Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Mentor Scheme aims to encourage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholars and scholars from rural and remote locations to undertake undergraduate and graduate studies in pharmacy at an Australian university, by providing guidance and support from a practising rural Pharmacist Mentor during each year of their pharmacy studies.

Mentors can choose to be paid for participating in the Scheme and if so can receive a payment per mentored scholar per year.

UQ Summer and Winter Research Experience Programs

The Summer and Winter Research Experience Programs provide students with an opportunity to gain research experience working alongside some of the university’s leading academics and researchers.

Participation is open to undergraduate (including honours) and masters by coursework students who are currently enrolled at UQ.

Please note: Students do not need to be studying a Bachelor of Pharmacy to be eligible to complete a Summer Research Program at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Some restrictions may apply.

Explore current research projects available in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice

Higher Degree by Research (HDR) scholarships

Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates may apply for a variety of scholarships:

Alan Grant-Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Australian Postgraduate Awards (APAs)
Dora Lush NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships
Cancer Fund
National Heart Foundation
IPRS applicants (with an outstanding undergraduate performance and research publications).

The School proactively seeks to support students via its research committee's scholarship program.

It is recommended that students seek the advice of their supervisor and/or the Research and Scholarships Officer to assist with applications as:

application dates vary
top-up scholarships may be available
scholarships for students with Honours Class IIA may be available, and
funds to support travel to international conferences may be available.

Visit the UQ Graduate School for detailed information on all scholarships and grants available to Research Higher Degree candidates.