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ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø Rugby Excellence Scholarship

In 2026, ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø will offer two ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø Rugby Excellence Scholarships to support one male and one female student commencing or continuing their studies at ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø in an undergraduate degree program.

The scholarship was established in 2025 in partnership with the ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø Rugby Club to recognise student-athletes who demonstrate excellence in both rugby and academic life. It reflects the University’s commitment to support emerging talent, encourage a strong, inclusive rugby culture at ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø and to nurture well-rounded individuals who contribute to both their sport and the broader community.

Each scholarship will have a maximum value of $6000 to be paid in three instalments.

Applicants must:

  • be a currently residing in Australia
  • be registered or have a registration in progress, and be accepted into the ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø Rugby Club by the scholarship application closing date
  • be their studies full-time at ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø in an undergraduate program in Trimester 1 2026
    • continuing students must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 4.0 as at the release of results for Trimester 3 2025.
  • be enrolled or intending to enrol on-campus at ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø Toowoomba, and/or be a resident of the Toowoomba Local Government Area.

For further details, please view the Scholarship Award Conditions.

Applicants must:

  • address each personal statement question below (250 words maximum per question):
    • describe the experiences or influences which have driven your passion for your chosen field of study
    • describe your career goals within your chosen field, including how rugby has influenced your education and career goals, and the impact that you hope to make as a professional
    • discuss your connection to rugby, outlining your involvement, what it means to you, any values or skills gained
  • complete the sporting profile task within the application outlining your personal sporting achievements
  • provide documentation supporting claims made in your sporting profile, which can include but not limited to:
    • documentation from sporting authorities
    • signed letters from coaches or managers
    • membership to sporting institutions
    • evidence of training/sporting commitments (e.g., published team lists)
  • provide evidence of academic achievement as directed in the application process:
    • commencing students – final year school report card or post-secondary academic history (transcript of results)
    • continuing students – a copy of your unofficial academic transcript will be uploaded on your behalf, as at the release of results for Trimester 3 2025
  • provide evidence to show you are a resident of the Toowoomba Local Government Area (refer ), as directed in the application process.

*It is at the selection panels discretion as to whether a scholarship is not awarded in any given year.

Please Note: If an applicant holds other ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø awarded scholarships, this may be taken into consideration in selection. There are some scholarships that cannot be held together. 

Application must be made via the .

If you require assistance in completing your application please download the Scholarship Online Application Manual.
Monday 19 January 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST)

ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø
Phone:  1800 269 500
Email:  study@unisq.edu.au

All ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø Scholarships are administered in accordance with the ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø .

ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø reserves the right to alter the conditions of the scholarship/bursary based upon exceptional circumstances. ÌÔÆ¬×ÊÔ´Íø reserves the right to not award the scholarship/bursary in a given year.