The University of Southern Queensland, in partnership with the UniSQ Rugby Club, invites applications for the Rugby Excellence Scholarship. Two scholarships (one male, one female) valued at up to $6000 each will support undergraduate students who excel in both rugby and academics.

To be eligible, applicants must be domestic students residing in Australia, registered or accepted into the UniSQ Rugby Club, and commencing or continuing full-time undergraduate studies at UniSQ Toowoomba in Trimester 1, 2026.

The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is a leading Australian university known for its strong focus on flexible learning, industry-relevant programs, and student support. With campuses in Toowoomba, Springfield, and Ipswich, UniSQ offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across disciplines such as engineering, health, business, education, sciences, and the arts.

Application Deadline: 19 January 2026

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ)

• Department: NA

• Course Level: Undergraduate degree

• Award: Up to $6000, paid in three instalments

• Access Mode: Online application

• Number of Awards: Two (one male and one female student)

• Nationality: Domestic students (Australia)

• The award can be taken in: Australia (UniSQ Toowoomba campus)

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Australia (domestic students only)

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for study in any undergraduate program offered by UniSQ.

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be a domestic student currently residing in Australia.

  • Be registered or in the process of registering, and accepted into the UniSQ Rugby Club by the application closing date.

  • Be commencing or continuing full-time undergraduate studies at UniSQ in Trimester 1, 2026.

  • For continuing students, maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0 as at the release of Trimester 3, 2025 results.

  • Be enrolled or intending to enrol on-campus at UniSQ Toowoomba, and/or be a resident of the Toowoomba Local Government Area.

  • Provide required documentation supporting academic achievement, rugby involvement, and residency status.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the UniSQ Scholarships Online Application Management System. Applicants are required to:

Benefits

• Each scholarship is valued at up to $6000, disbursed in three instalments.

• Recognition and support as a student-athlete at UniSQ.

• Opportunity to be part of UniSQ’s inclusive rugby community while pursuing academic and career goals.

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