Partial

University of Queensland Australia Venture Scholarships

· University of Queensland

Award

Partial

Awards

—

Eligible

Open

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

The University of Queensland (UQ) announces UQ Venture Scholarships funded by donors committed to student entrepreneurs and turning ideas into impact. The scholarships provide financial support plus mentorship and access to the UQ Ventures ecosystem.

The Madison Group Tech Entrepreneurship Scholarship is designed for engineering, computer science, and IT students. The Carl Hartmann Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds who have a passion for entrepreneurship. The UQ Ventures Scholarship is open to students from any discipline who are balancing full-time study with building their own business.

Selection is conducted through the scholarships’ application process, with eligibility determined by the requirements for each scholarship. Recipients receive access to UQ Ventures, including mentorship, industry networks, and programs such as Curiosity, Validate, Hustle, ilab, and Startup AdVentures. The page also states the stated per-year support duration limits for each scholarship.

Eligibility

Madison Group Tech Entrepreneurship Scholarship: designed for engineering, computer science, and IT students.
Carl Hartmann Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs: students from disadvantaged backgrounds with a passion for entrepreneurship.
UQ Ventures Scholarship: open to students from any discipline; supports students balancing full-time study with building their own business.

Benefits

Madison Group Tech Entrepreneurship Scholarship: $10,000 per year for up to 4 years (total $40,000).
Carl Hartmann Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs: $4,500 per year for up to 4 years (total $18,000).
UQ Ventures Scholarship: $5,000 per year for up to 2 years (total $10,000).
Mentorship.
Access to the UQ Ventures ecosystem, including industry networks and programs such as Curiosity, Validate, Hustle, ilab, and Startup AdVentures.

How to apply

Go to the UQ Ventures Scholarships application page to start your application and review full eligibility details.

Documents required

null

Student visa for Australia

The subclass 500 lets international students live and study full-time in Australia for the duration of an enrolled course, with limited work...

Processing time: 4–6 weeks Application fee: AUD 710 Proof of funds: AUD 29,710/yr

Read the full student-visa guide

Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://ventures.uq.edu.au/article/2025/04/uq-venture-scholarships-fuelling-future-australian-entrepreneurship