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Akers Family History Travel Grant at University of Queensland 2025

Awarded by University of Queensland (UQ)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Bachelors

Funding Type

Partial Funding · AUD 1,500

Eligible Courses

History

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

University of Queensland (UQ)

Provider

University of Queensland (UQ)

Last Verified On

13 Jul 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

David Akers, a UQ alumnus with a love of history and travel, created the Akers Family History Travel Grant in 2022. From 1981 to 1984, David majored in history, English, and economics while pursuing a BA (Hons). His uncle, Clark Davis Irwin, who passed away during World War II, had a significant impact on the family and contributed to his passion for history.

Eligibility Criteria for the Akers Family History Travel Grant at the University of Queensland 2025:

  • Applicants must be enrolled in an Approved Program in the Relevant Field
  • Applicants should not hold any other travel grant or scholarship.
  • Applicants must not have previously received this grant.
  • Applicants must have identified a travel opportunity of at least four weeks, scheduled to begin within the next 12 months, that will enhance their studies in History.

Value of the scholarship:

A partial amount of AUD 1,500 will be given to the successful applicant.

Deadline:

Students must carefully review the eligibility criteria before submitting their application by 7 September 2025
 

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at University of Queensland (UQ). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Akers Family History Travel Grant at University of Queensland 2025 is Expired.
  • Akers Family History Travel Grant at University of Queensland 2025 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • Akers Family History Travel Grant at University of Queensland 2025 is offered for History.
  • Akers Family History Travel Grant at University of Queensland 2025 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Akers Family History Travel Grant at University of Queensland 2025 is offered by University of Queensland (UQ).
  • Akers Family History Travel Grant at University of Queensland 2025 covers Partial Funding, AUD 1,500.