How To Apply for the Destination Australia Scholarship 2024

The University of Queensland is offering Destination Australia Scholarships to interested international students to study in Australia.

The Destination Australia Scholarship is a $60,000 support awarded annually in fraction throughout the entire period of your undergraduate or postgraduate study.

This post will reveal the information on the eligibility requirements, benefits, and how to apply for the Destination Australia Scholarship successfully.

2024 Destination Australia Scholarship Summary

  • Host Country: Australia
  • Study Abroad: Study in Australia 
  • Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships 
  • Eligible Countries: All Countries
  • Reward: $60,000
  • No IELTS Required
  • Deadline: June 17, 2024

Destination Australia Scholarship Details:

The Destination Australia scholarship is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education.

The scholarship’s objective is to:

  • attract and support study in regional Australia
  • grow and develop regional Australian tertiary education providers
  • offer students a high-quality learning experience.

Seize the opportunity to study in Australia’s regional areas with financial support from the Destination Australia Scholarship. Apply now and embark on a transformative educational journey.

Eligibility Requirements for Destination Australia Scholarship

You are eligible for the undergraduate and postgraduate Destination Australia Scholarship, if you:

  • are an international student
  • hold a student visa for the scholarship’s duration
  • are a fresh student
  • are UQ alumni commencing a different program (for example, Master’s after completing a Bachelor’s degree)
  • have a full offer to study an eligible program delivered entirely at the UQ Gatton campus in 2024 (you don’t need to accept your full offer by the scholarship application deadline).
  • will study full-time via Internal study mode at UQ’s Gatton campus for the scholarship’s duration

Students from low-socioeconomic status (low-SES), and who are first in family to tertiary study, and those living with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits of Destination Australia Scholarship 2024

The beneficiaries of the Destination Australia Scholarship gets a AUD $15,000 per year (a total of $60,000 over 4 years for undergraduates and $30,000 fpr postgraduates).

Required Documents for Destination Australia Scholarship

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

  • Application Form containing your personal details
  • A 300-word personal statement explaining your motivation for the scholarship and the program.

How to Apply for Destination Australia Scholarship (Step by Step)

To apply,

  • Visit the official webpage of the scholarship on the University of Queensland website
  • Apply for any one of (on the page) to obtain a UQ number
  • Go back to the official webpage of the scholarship and click ‘Apply’
  • You will be writing a 300-word personal statement on the scholarship application webpage
  • Submit your application and await a decision
https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/destination-australia-scholarship-international-students

Deadline: June 17, 2024