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Paulsen Family Aspire Scholarship (UQ)

Aspire scheme scholarship for first-in-family UQ students who hold the Queensland Commitment Scholarship.

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$4,500

$4,500 for 1 year.

Who can get it

  • Domestic student commencing any UQ bachelor program in Semester 1, with no prior bachelor-level study.
  • Maximum points in the Financial Hardship category of QTAC's Educational Access Scheme.
  • Awarded The Queensland Commitment Scholarship.
  • First in family to attend university.

How to claim

  1. Apply using the online form. One application covers all scholarships in the Aspire Scholarship scheme.

Conditions and catches

  • Applications opened 17 August 2026 and close 26 February 2027.

What the source says

Exact words quoted from the official page when we checked it. Last checked 14 Oct 2026.

are the first in family to attend University.
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