Indigenous Student Success Program at University of Southern Queensland 2026

Indigenous Student Success Program at University of Southern Queensland 2026

The Indigenous Student Success Program (ISSP) provides financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at UniSQ, covering study expenses and relocation costs.

Scholarship Value

• Partial funding up to AUD 8,000 per year.
• Education Costs Scholarship: AUD 4,000 for Study Period 1 (Trimester 1) and AUD 3,000 for Study Period 2 or 3.
• Accommodation Costs Scholarship: same rates, payable separately if both are awarded.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Must be a domestic Australian student identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
2. Must be commencing or continuing in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program and enrolled in at least one unit.
3. Must demonstrate low‑to‑middle annual household income; continuing students need a minimum GPA of 3.0.
4. Accommodation Costs applicants must have relocated from a regional or remote area (minimum 50 km) to study on‑campus.
5. Cannot concurrently receive a Student Start Up Loan (Education Costs) or Relocation Scholarship (Accommodation Costs).

Selection Criteria

1. Proof of Indigenous identity and personal financial circumstances (e.g., Centrelink statements, ATO assessments, payslips, concession cards).
2. For Accommodation Costs: evidence of relocation from a regional/remote area, with extra consideration for more remote origins.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through the UniSQ Scholarships Online Application Management System. The deadline is 27 January 2026.

Award Details

Scholarships are paid in a single instalment per study period. If a student receives both Education Costs and Accommodation Costs scholarships in the same period, the total can reach AUD 8,000 (AUD 4,000 each).

Note: Holding other UniSQ scholarships may affect selection; some scholarships cannot be held simultaneously.

For more information and to apply, visit the official scholarship page: Indigenous Student Success Program at University of Southern Queensland 2026.