Queensland University of Technology Indigenous Australian Accommodation Scholarship 2026

The Indigenous Australian Accommodation Scholarship provides culturally supportive accommodation to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students transition to university life. It offers opportunities for pastoral care, cultural support, and academic growth within the QUT community.

• Table of Content
• About Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
• QUT Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of QUT Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for QUT Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for QUT Undergraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

QUT Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of QUT Undergraduate Scholarship

First-year students commencing in Semester 1, 2026 will receive fully funded up to 12-months accommodation at Student One Elizabeth Street. Rooming types are allocated based on individual needs. Each student will enter into an individual lease agreement.

Rooming types include:

• executive apartments
• queen apartments
• shared apartments - four or five bedroom apartments.

Other benefits include:

• residency at Student One Elizabeth Street in a dedicated student community on levels 9 and 10
• access to the Oodgeroo Unit and QUT community for cultural and academic support
• free unlimited Wi-Fi
• central location near public transport, shops, restaurants and QUT campuses
• modern amenities such as a rooftop cinema, BBQ area, gym, study areas and games rooms
• secure accommodation with 24/7 reception
• access to events, workshops, and activities for networking and development.

Extended stay options may be available for students undertaking internships, placements, deferred assessments, or summer semester studies, subject to approval by the Oodgeroo Unit.

Requirements for QUT Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

You must:

• be over 18 years old
• identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person as defined under Section 5 of the Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent Policy
• be an Australian citizen
• be relocating from a regional, rural, or remote area or interstate area
• be commencing an undergraduate award course at QUT for the first time in Semester 1, 2026.

Applicants applying via the Centralised Assessment and Selection Program (CASP) who meet the eligibility criteria will be considered automatically for the QUT Indigenous Australian Accommodation Scholarship.

Conditions

To maintain this scholarship, which applies to second year student applicants, you must:

• maintain an overall grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 or higher each semester
• be enrolled full-time, internally
• maintain good student behaviour in accordance with the IAAS Lease Agreement, Student One Residence Rules, and the QUT Student Code of Conduct.

You can change your award course whilst receiving benefits under the IAAS.

You can't:

• take a leave of absence (only permitted under special circumstances)
• be enrolled part-time or online whilst receiving benefits under the IAAS.

Interview date, Process and Venue for QUT Undergraduate Scholarship

• The scholarship application process is a competitive process. With a limited number of scholarships available, not all eligible applicants will be offered a scholarship.
• Successful applicants will be provided more information and must attend a mandatory in-person induction at Student One, Elizabeth Street.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit QUT scholarship webpage.