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UQ Excellence Scholarships 2021 at University of Queensland, Australia

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Franklin Duru

Admissions & Curriculum Analyst

December 3, 2020

The University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia is offering the 2021 UQ Excellence Scholarships to high-achieving international students enrolling in undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programmes.

Excellence Scholarships at University of Queensland - Australia, 2021

Scholarship Value and Duration

  • Value of Award: 20% reduction in tuition fees per year.
  • Duration: Up to four (4) years, or the full duration of the program if less than four years.
  • Eligible Faculties: Agriculture and Environment; Architecture, Planning and Design; Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Business and Economics; Education; Engineering and Computing; Health and Behavioural Sciences; Law; Science and Mathematics.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must have applied for full-time study at UQ starting in Semester 1, 2021, and received an unconditional offer.
  • Satisfy the program entry rank and English language proficiency requirements.
  • Not hold another scholarship from UQ.
  • Academic Requirement: Achieve a CGPA equivalent to 6.75 or above on the UQ 7-point scale (for undergraduate/postgraduate coursework or credit articulation students), or an entry rank of 99 (for high school leavers).

How to Apply

Apply for admission at the University of Queensland. You do not need to submit a separate scholarship application; eligible students are automatically considered when their admission application is assessed. Visit the official UQ Excellence Scholarship webpage for full details.

Application Deadline

Applications are currently Open.

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Community Discussion

Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Kelvin Chukwu

Aug 16, 2026

What is 6.75 on a 7-point scale equivalent to on a Nigerian 5.0 CGPA scale?

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Mentra Admissions Team

Aug 16, 2026

Hi Kelvin, 6.75 out of 7.0 is an exceptional First Class average (roughly 4.80+ out of 5.0).

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