An Australia Awards Scholarship at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is an opportunity to invest in your future, strengthen your professional capabilities and develop the knowledge and skills to contribute to positive change in your home country.

Funded by the Australian Government, Australia Awards Scholarships enable talented individuals from Australia's partner countries, to undertake postgraduate study at participating Australian universities.

At UniSC, you will gain more than a university qualification. You will become part of a supportive, internationally connected learning community, develop practical skills and professional networks, and experience life in Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast region.

Whether your ambitions are in business, education, health, engineering, technology, environmental sustainability or another field, UniSC offers opportunities to help you take the next step in your career and become a leader in your community.

Founded in 1996, UniSC is one of the youngest universities in Australia, with our flagship campus located on the Sunshine Coast. Located in a 100 hectare nature reserve, our Sunshine Coast campus is home to Australian wildlife and fauna. Our campus has been designed with sustainability in mind, with innovative building design and initiatives across the campus to reduce our carbon footprint. We have nationally-accredited sport facilities, alongside our beautiful surroundings, and state-of-the-art study spaces.

Simon Tundua

Papua New Guinea

Master of Business Administration & Management

Alois Bai

Papua New Guinea

Bachelor of Health Science

Dr Asri Pratitis

PhD, Aquaculture

"During my time at UniSC, I had the privilege of learning from leading experts and building valuable professional connections within the seaweed research community. Beyond the academic experience, UniSC’s beautiful natural environment provided a peaceful, safe, and welcoming atmosphere that made my research journey even more enjoyable and memorable."

Charles Galabuzi

PhD Candidate, Forest Research Institute

"Australia Awards scholar Charles Galabuzi is undertaking his PhD at UniSC, researching the relationship between charcoal production, rural livelihoods and environmental sustainability in Uganda. His research aims to support sustainable forest management while improving rural livelihoods. Charles describes his UniSC experience as enriching, highlighting outstanding supervision, excellent research resources and strong institutional support in helping him achieve his research goals."

Janice Natasha

PhD Candidate, Aquaculture

“My HDR experience at UniSC has been extremely rewarding. Supportive supervisors, research development programs and an inclusive environment have helped me develop my research skills and achieve my academic goals. My research explores new income opportunities for Fiji’s mabé pearl farming communities by transforming underutilised pearl oyster meat into valuable food products. It aims to improve livelihoods, strengthen food security and support sustainable economic growth.”