Application and Acquittal Process
Below is a general overview of the important dates for QATSIF. The processes outlined on this page occur every year, however, the dates listed are only approximate as the QATSIF Board of Advice determines the dates each year. If you wish to receive the exact dates, please subscribe to our newsletter, or frequently check this website and our social media pages for more information. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Round 17 Application Process (Scholarship period 2026 - 2027)
Apr 2025
All Queensland secondary schools are notified of the impending Round 17 QATSIF Scholarships via an email sent to each school's general email address and any QATSIF contacts.
May - Aug 2025
Interested schools applied online for scholarships on behalf of their 2025 Year 10 and 11 students. Multiple reminder emails are sent out to all secondary schools.
Sept - Oct 2025
The QATSIF Board of Advice and staff assess all applications and make recommendations for them to be approved by the Public Trustee of Queensland.
Late Oct 2025
Schools are notified of scholarship outcomes. Successful schools are sent an email (to the nominated email address in their school's application) with a QATSIF Agreement. QATSIF requires that the Principal of the school signs the Agreement and emails a copy of the Agreement to QATSIF. Each school agrees to spend the QATSIF Scholarship within the guidelines for the educational benefit of each individual applicant and to speak with families about their local scholarship arrangements.
From Jan 28, 2026
Scholarships become operational and schools may now begin submitting their QATSIF claim forms found within their QATSIF agreement. A claim form must be submitted by the school every semester for the duration of the scholarship in order to claim for funds spent on each applicant.
Jan - Feb 2027
Schools complete an online acquittal on:
funds spent.
each student’s post school destinations.
each student’s educational outcomes.
statistical data and anecdotal evidence of changes to the educational outcomes for the school’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
QATSIF’s online portal for Applications and Acquittals