Costs and Funding for Internships

Funding Opportunities from UQ

When you register (link to registration) your internship experience with the UQ Internship Team, you are automatically considered for relevant funding. These grants are supplementary financial support and are not guaranteed. Priority may be given to students from underrepresented groups or those who have not previously undertaken an enrichment experience. Funding amounts vary based on duration, learning mode, and location.

•   Global Internship (in-person): Up to AUD $1,500
•   Domestic Internship (in-person): Up to AUD $350
•   UQ Embassy Internship (in-person): Up to AUD $750

(Note: Domestic and virtual internships may have different grant amounts.)

New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility Funding

Australian Government Support for Indo-Pacific Internships The NCP Mobility Funding, provided by the Australian Government, subsidises the cost of participating in for-credit short-term experiences within the Indo-Pacific region.

You are automatically considered for this grant if you meet the NCP Eligibility Criteria when you submit your application to the Global Experiences team. Applicants will typically need to submit supporting documentation (host acceptance, bank details) by specified deadlines.

For example, grants for Indonesia can range from $3,250 (min 4 weeks) to $6,000 (min 10 weeks).

OS-HELP Loan

Centrelink and Overseas Study

Continuing Centrelink Payments While Abroad If you receive assistance from Centrelink and are completing your overseas short-term experience for-credit, you can arrange to continue to receive these payments while you are overseas. Centrelink typically requires written confirmation from UQ regarding your study load, duration of overseas study (specific dates), and confirmation that your overseas study will count towards your UQ degree. Please contact Centrelink directly for more details concerning your eligibility and payments.

Faculty-Specific Scholarships and Grants

Additional Funding from Your Faculty Additional funding for specific disciplines may also be available through your UQ School or Faculty. We recommend checking your Faculty's website or contacting your Faculty's student administration or Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team for information on any specific grants or scholarships they may offer for global experiences.

Example: The Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) may offer the HASS Globetrotters Grant to support HASS students in unique international travel opportunities.

Understanding Internship Costs (How to Budget my internship)

Costs can vary based on the program's duration, location, and inclusions. You may need to take into consideration on the following items:

•   Host Experience Fees: Program fees charged by the internship provider.
•   Course Fee:
•   Flights: Return airfare to your destination.
•   Visas: Application fees for the necessary visa.
•   Insurance: Specific insurance required by the host country or university (in addition to or instead of UQ's coverage).
•   Accommodation: Costs for housing during your internship.
•   Travel & Living Expenses: Daily costs for transport, food, personal spending, and unforeseen circumstances. It is important to review each provider's detailed breakdown of inclusions and exclusions.