Scholarships
Domestic and International Undergraduate students are welcome to apply for the below scholarships. Click through to learn more about prerequisites and how to apply.
To find out more, visit the UQ Employability website.
Domestic Students
Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme
Administered by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia
The Rural Pharmacy Scholarships have been established to provide financial support to encourage and enable students from rural and remote communities to undertake undergraduate or graduate studies in pharmacy at University.
There are up to 30 scholarships offered annually, with a value of $10,000 per annum per student (ie. $40,000 per student over a four year period).
Scholarship recipients are encouraged to seek employment in rural and remote areas following graduation.
For further information visit the Pharmacy Guild of Australia's website
UQ Undergraduate Scholarships - Domestic Students
Administered by the University of Queensland
UQ’s undergraduate scholarship program is the largest in Queensland and one of the most generous in Australia.
Finding the right scholarship does require some research as the eligibility criteria varies by scholarship type.
Please explore your scholarship options by visiting the Universities scholarships site and selecting from the various links.
For further information visit the UQ Scholarships website
Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme
Administered by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia
The Rural Pharmacy Scholarships have been established to provide financial support to encourage and enable students from rural and remote communities to undertake undergraduate or graduate studies in pharmacy at University.
There are up to 30 scholarships offered annually, with a value of $10,000 per annum per student (ie. $40,000 per student over a four year period).
Scholarship recipients are encouraged to seek employment in rural and remote areas following graduation.
For further information visit the Pharmacy Guild of Australia's website
UQ Undergraduate Scholarships - Domestic Students
Administered by the University of Queensland
UQ’s undergraduate scholarship program is the largest in Queensland and one of the most generous in Australia.
Finding the right scholarship does require some research as the eligibility criteria varies by scholarship type.
Please explore your scholarship options by visiting the Universities scholarships site and selecting from the various links.
For further information visit the UQ Scholarships website
International Students
School of Pharmacy Foundation Year Bursary
The School of Pharmacy offers one bursary per year exclusively to UQ Foundation Year Students. The bursary will be awarded to an outstanding UQ Foundation Year graduate seeking admission into the Pharmacy degree at The University of Queensland.
The bursary is awarded on academic merit. The winner will be announced at the Foundation Year graduation ceremony in December of each year, for entry into the degree the following year.
The value of The Pharmacy Bursary is a one off payment of AUD$3,000.
Closing date: Friday 14th October 2016 (For semester 1, 2017 entry)
Further information: Visit the Foundation Year Website
Enquiries: Contact the IES Marketing Department scholarships@fdn.uq.edu.au for further details
Click here to download the application form
International Pharmacy Scholarship (1st year entry)
The UQ Pharmacy School offers a $3000 scholarship to be paid during the 1st semester of study to a student enrolled in the 1st year of the Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Allocation is based on academic achievement. All eligible applicants are considered automatically (no application form required).
International Pharmacy Scholarship (2nd year entry)
There are several of these scholarships awarded each year, one each to the highest achieving student from Republic Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic and one for a student entering into year two of the program not from one of the aforementioned polytechnics.
The UQ Pharmacy School offers a $3000 scholarships to be paid during the 1st semester of study to a student who through previous study enrols directly into the 2nd year of the Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Allocation is based on academic achievement. All eligible applicants are considered automatically (no application form required).
Other UQ International Scholarships
For information regarding For information on other UQ scholarship opportunities for international undergraduate students can be found at uq.edu.au/study/scholarships
School of Pharmacy Foundation Year Bursary
The School of Pharmacy offers one bursary per year exclusively to UQ Foundation Year Students. The bursary will be awarded to an outstanding UQ Foundation Year graduate seeking admission into the Pharmacy degree at The University of Queensland.
The bursary is awarded on academic merit. The winner will be announced at the Foundation Year graduation ceremony in December of each year, for entry into the degree the following year.
The value of The Pharmacy Bursary is a one off payment of AUD$3,000.
Closing date: Friday 14th October 2016 (For semester 1, 2017 entry)
Further information: Visit the Foundation Year Website
Enquiries: Contact the IES Marketing Department scholarships@fdn.uq.edu.au for further details
Click here to download the application form
International Pharmacy Scholarship (1st year entry)
The UQ Pharmacy School offers a $3000 scholarship to be paid during the 1st semester of study to a student enrolled in the 1st year of the Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Allocation is based on academic achievement. All eligible applicants are considered automatically (no application form required).
International Pharmacy Scholarship (2nd year entry)
There are several of these scholarships awarded each year, one each to the highest achieving student from Republic Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic and one for a student entering into year two of the program not from one of the aforementioned polytechnics.
The UQ Pharmacy School offers a $3000 scholarships to be paid during the 1st semester of study to a student who through previous study enrols directly into the 2nd year of the Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Allocation is based on academic achievement. All eligible applicants are considered automatically (no application form required).
Other UQ International Scholarships
For information regarding For information on other UQ scholarship opportunities for international undergraduate students can be found at uq.edu.au/study/scholarships
Research Higher Degree Scholarships
Research Higher Degree 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
- Funds to support travel to international conferences may be available
For detailed information on all Scholarships and Grants available to Research Higher Degree candidates, please visit the UQ Graduate School website.
Research Higher Degree 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
- Funds to support travel to international conferences may be available
For detailed information on all Scholarships and Grants available to Research Higher Degree candidates, please visit the UQ Graduate School website.
UQ Pharmacy Community Scholarship Program
This Scholarship Program will ensure selected students from disadvantaged backgrounds and isolated communities will be able to access educational opportunities in pharmacy.
$1.5 million is needed to establish an endowment fund that will generate sufficient income to support, in perpetuity, eight Bachelor of Pharmacy Scholarships to be awarded annually (value $8363.00 per scholarship).
If you value the satisfaction and fulfilment of your career in pharmacy, we ask you to help us make this scholarship program a vital legacy from Australian pharmacists for the future generations of the pharmacy profession.
Recognition and acknowledgement
- All donations over $1,000.00 will receive a framed certificate of appreciation
- All supporters over $1,500.00 will be acknowledged by their level of contribution on a specially designed Honour Board that will be permanently installed in the Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence (PACE) building
- The founding gift of $180,000.00 will be invited to name a scholarship after a family or individual or company in perpetuity
- All gifts of any size and duration are welcome
This Scholarship Program will ensure selected students from disadvantaged backgrounds and isolated communities will be able to access educational opportunities in pharmacy.
$1.5 million is needed to establish an endowment fund that will generate sufficient income to support, in perpetuity, eight Bachelor of Pharmacy Scholarships to be awarded annually (value $8363.00 per scholarship).
If you value the satisfaction and fulfilment of your career in pharmacy, we ask you to help us make this scholarship program a vital legacy from Australian pharmacists for the future generations of the pharmacy profession.
Recognition and acknowledgement
- All donations over $1,000.00 will receive a framed certificate of appreciation
- All supporters over $1,500.00 will be acknowledged by their level of contribution on a specially designed Honour Board that will be permanently installed in the Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence (PACE) building
- The founding gift of $180,000.00 will be invited to name a scholarship after a family or individual or company in perpetuity
- All gifts of any size and duration are welcome
UQ Summer Research Scholarship Program
The UQ Summer Research Program provides you with an opportunity to gain research experience working alongside some of the university’s leading academics and researchers.
Projects are available for between 6-10 weeks over the summer break (from mid-November to mid-February) and require a minimum of 20 hours per week commitment.
Available Research Projects for the School of Pharmacy are available here.
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. Some restrictions may apply.
Key Features
- Funding equivalent to $300 per week. The period of eligibility for scholarship payments between 6-10 weeks, commencing in mid-November and concluding in mid-February
- Supervision by well-established researchers at the School of Pharmacy
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and materials of the Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence
- Capacity to obtain credit (or milestone requirements) towards your undergraduate degree (subject to degree rules and structure)
Guidelines and application information can be found on the UQ Advantage website.
Please speak with the School of Pharmacy Research and Scholarships Officer for more information.
The UQ Summer Research Program provides you with an opportunity to gain research experience working alongside some of the university’s leading academics and researchers.
Projects are available for between 6-10 weeks over the summer break (from mid-November to mid-February) and require a minimum of 20 hours per week commitment.
Available Research Projects for the School of Pharmacy are available here.
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. Some restrictions may apply.
Key Features
- Funding equivalent to $300 per week. The period of eligibility for scholarship payments between 6-10 weeks, commencing in mid-November and concluding in mid-February
- Supervision by well-established researchers at the School of Pharmacy
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and materials of the Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence
- Capacity to obtain credit (or milestone requirements) towards your undergraduate degree (subject to degree rules and structure)
Guidelines and application information can be found on the UQ Advantage website.
Please speak with the School of Pharmacy Research and Scholarships Officer for more information.
UQ Winter Research Scholarship Program
The UQ Winter Research Program provides you with an opportunity to gain research experience working alongside some of the university’s leading academics and researchers.
Research projects are available between 4-6 weeks over the winter vacation period (from mid-June to mid-July) and commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Available Research Projects for the School of Pharmacy are available here.
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. Some restrictions may apply.
Key features
- A total payment of $1,000 over a 4-week period of research
- Supervision by well-established researchers
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and materials that may not be readily available elsewhere
Guidelines and application information can be found on the UQ Advantage website.
Please speak with the School of Pharmacy Research and Scholarships Officer for more information.
Read more about the UQ Winter Research Program.
The UQ Winter Research Program provides you with an opportunity to gain research experience working alongside some of the university’s leading academics and researchers.
Research projects are available between 4-6 weeks over the winter vacation period (from mid-June to mid-July) and commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Available Research Projects for the School of Pharmacy are available here.
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. Some restrictions may apply.
Key features
- A total payment of $1,000 over a 4-week period of research
- Supervision by well-established researchers
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and materials that may not be readily available elsewhere
Guidelines and application information can be found on the UQ Advantage website.
Please speak with the School of Pharmacy Research and Scholarships Officer for more information.
Read more about the UQ Winter Research Program.
Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships
Australian Rural and Remote Health Professional Scholarship
The Australian Rural and Remote Health Professional Scholarship (ARRHPS) Scheme is a scholarship program aimed at supporting qualified allied health professionals living and working in rural and remote Australia to undertake continuing professional development activities.
- For more information click here
Postgraduate Study Grants
Each year, Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd and the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) make available $20,000 to SHPA members to assist pharmacists to undertake postgraduate study.
Up to $5,000 will be available per applicant to assist with payment of fees.
- For further information please contact:
SHPA Federal Secretariat
Phone: 03 9486 0177
Email: shpa@shpa.org.au
Web: www.shpa.org.au
Australian Rural and Remote Health Professional Scholarship
The Australian Rural and Remote Health Professional Scholarship (ARRHPS) Scheme is a scholarship program aimed at supporting qualified allied health professionals living and working in rural and remote Australia to undertake continuing professional development activities.
- For more information click here
Postgraduate Study Grants
Each year, Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd and the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) make available $20,000 to SHPA members to assist pharmacists to undertake postgraduate study.
Up to $5,000 will be available per applicant to assist with payment of fees.
- For further information please contact: