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University of Queensland Peter Whiteman Memorial Bursary 2026

Awarded by University of Queensland (UQ)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · at least AUD $2,000

Eligible Courses

Agronomy or crop science

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

University of Queensland (UQ)

Provider

University of Queensland (UQ)

Last Verified On

01 Apr 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Established in 1987 by a fund of some $11,000 raised by colleagues and friends in memory of Associate Professor Peter Carlile Whiteman, Reader in Tropical Agronomy at the University of Queensland, who died on 6 April 1986.

Eligibility for the Peter Whiteman Memorial Bursary:

  • Be enrolled full-time at the University of Queensland.
  • Be a current UQ postgraduate student (coursework or research).
  • Have your postgraduate major/field of study in agronomy or crop science.

Selection Criteria:

  • Academic achievements
  • Personal qualities including leadership potential, community service, and engagement
  • Personal statement that explains how the bursary can support your research or professional development
  • Any other matter that the selection committee considers to be relevant to your future professional success.

Application Process:

Students need to submit an application form to the university to be eligible for the scholarship.

Value of the Scholarship:

Students will receive at least AUD 2,000.

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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 University of Queensland Peter Whiteman Memorial Bursary 2026 is Expired.
  • University of Queensland Peter Whiteman Memorial Bursary 2026 is offered to Masters degree.
  • University of Queensland Peter Whiteman Memorial Bursary 2026 is offered for Agronomy or crop science.
  • University of Queensland Peter Whiteman Memorial Bursary 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • University of Queensland Peter Whiteman Memorial Bursary 2026 is offered by University of Queensland (UQ).
  • University of Queensland Peter Whiteman Memorial Bursary 2026 covers Partial Funding, at least AUD $2,000.