02/06/2026
Young Achievers Program
UQ’s Young Achievers Program (YAP) can help students create their own pathway, discover their full potential and open the door to university.
Participants receive an annual $1,000 bursary in Years 11 and 12, as well as 2 residential on-campus experiences. Participants also benefit from ongoing access to dedicated YAP mentor support and receive +5 ATAR adjustment factors to support UQ tertiary applications.
Applications close on 1 August 2026.
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The Young Achievers Program supports senior secondary school students from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their dreams of studying at university.