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The Professional Development Grant has been developed to support students undertaking activities that enhance their academic learning and their personal and professional development.
Funding can support a range of activities aligned with the values of leadership, service, and community impact.
The scholarship can be used toward the following areas and types of activities:
- Global Citizenship and Leadership: Activities that foster cross-cultural understanding, diplomacy or leadership in global or regional contexts (e.g. attending youth summits or policy forums).
- Service and Social Impact: Activities that demonstrate social responsibility, advocacy or community contribution (e.g. volunteering with humanitarian organisations).
- Research, Innovation and Creative Endeavour: Activities that extend academic learning through independent or collaborative inquiry or creative practice (e.g. developing a prototype with real-world application).
- Professional Development and Industry Engagement: Activities that strengthen employability and future career pathways through applied learning (e.g. completing a professional certification).
Am I eligible?
Applicants must meet all the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the scholarship:
- Domestic student (Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian or New Zealand citizen)
- Enrolled in a minimum 50 credits in any year of an eligible degree in Semester 1, 2026
- Have a minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 60
- Intending on completing/participating in an event/activity that relates to one of the following four themes:
- Career development
- Leadership development
- Promotion of social justice
- Service to the community
- Event/activity must take place between January 2026 – August 2027
- Event/activity must not be part of a graded course activity
- Receive endorsement of the event/activity you will be undertaking from your relevant school/faculty/area
Ready to apply?
Apply now via the Scholarships website. Applications close Wednesday 4 March 2026.
