Are you a problem solver with a genuine passion to make a difference? Are you considering postgraduate study next year?

The Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship, valued up to $120,000, helps you access the support and networks you need to back your ideas, and create a positive impact in your community and beyond, through your research and studies.

 

With a focus on developing leadership potential, the scholarship includes a transformative Leadership Development Program to shape your unique skills. There is also an opportunity to add a global context to your education with tailored international experiences (provided no travel restrictions), and all Westpac Scholars get lifelong membership to the W100 – a diverse and growing network of inspiring young Aussies.

 

17 scholarships are awarded every year to individuals from all backgrounds who are starting postgraduate studies at one of our nine partner universities.

 

$120000 approx. total

3 Years

17 scholarships offered

NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT

Open

Open: 24/06/2026

Close: 20/08/2026

Ormond is home to more than 500 undergraduate and graduate students, with options to live on-campus as residents or live off campus as non-residents while enjoying all the College programs and activities. Indigenous students who are not eligible for ABSTUDY RCO, may be eligible to receive Financial Assistance support from Ormond College by taking into account the student's possible contribution towards accommodation fees. 

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

VIC

Open

This scholarship provides Indigenous students with financial assistance towards their education costs to support their academic success.

$3000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Open

The Internship Program continues to focus on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander* students and graduates via internships as pathways to jobs in Indigenous organisations and other organisations working in the Indigenous sector.

We are also able to place Indigenous interns at a wide range of organisations outside of the sector, so long as the placements are relevant to candidates’ study and career aspirations.

The Commonwealth's Culture and Capability Programme will provide financial support via Scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander interns under the Program.

$7400 approx. total

Duration of the Program

150 scholarships offered

NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT

Open

Open: 01/01/2026

Close: 31/12/2026

A new generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders in cancer.

The First Nations Cancer Scholarship Program is funded by the Australian Government through Cancer Australia. Established by the Aurora Education Foundation and Cancer Australia, the First Nations Cancer Scholarship (Scholarship) will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduate students, health professionals, and early-career researchers (ECRs) to undertake full-time postgraduate study (graduate certificate, masters or PhD) or research in a cancer-related field. The purpose of the Scholarship is to support Scholars in building the skills and knowledge required to inform strategies to improve cancer outcomes for Indigenous communities and increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders in cancer-related fields.
 
The Scholarship provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduate students, ECRs and professionals access to funds to support their full-time studies or research at recognised universities or institutes in Australia, the US or UK.
 
Up to four scholarships will be awarded yearly from 2024 to 2026. Administered by Aurora, each scholarship is valued at up to $120, 000 AUD per year, for up to three years. Recipients will also have assess to up to $5,000 AUD per year in tailored academic and wellbeing support. In addition, Aurora will facilitate community and network-building opportunities for individuals and the scholarship cohort.
 
Please note that if awarded the Scholarship, you will not need to re-apply each year. 

$120000 approx. total

3 Years

4 scholarships offered

NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT, Overseas

Open

Open: 16/06/2026

Close: 11/09/2026

The Indigenous Genomics Scholarship Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to complete either:

  • Master of Genetic Counselling (MGC) or;

  • Master of Genomics and Health (MGH).

 

The Scholarship is tailored to each student and designed to reduce barriers to study, strengthen cultural safety and support successful transition into professional practice. This Scholarship offers flexible financial assistance based on individual circumstances and may include:

  • Full or partial course fee payment

  • Accommodation support (including relocation if required)

  • Travel costs, including regional and remote travel

  • Education expenses

  • Conference attendance 

  • Academic support and mentoring

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

VIC

Open

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship was established through contributions from the university, industry donors, community organisations and the annual Reconciliation Scholarship Dinner Dance.

$40000 approx. total

4 Years

1 scholarship offered

NSW

Open

Open: 14/01/2026

Close: 03/03/2027

The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program was born to honour the life changing and enduring friendship between the successful Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma and the respected Novocastrian Ken Morley through a program that aims to inspire, educate and cultivate the next generation of globally aware and socially conscious Australian leaders.

$50000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

6 scholarships offered

NSW

Open

Open: 01/07/2026

Close: 06/09/2026

Kulbardi was first established in 1988 as the Aboriginal Education Unit for Murdoch University, the centre was named the Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre by respected Elder Ralph Winmar. Kulbardi, pronounced ‘Kool-bar-dee’, is the Noongar word for magpie.

The Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre Health Scholarships open to Indigenous students enrolled in undergraduate course within the health or human services disciplines. This includes, but is not limited to: Chiropractic, Psychology and Nursing.

Value may vary

1 Semester

WA

Open

Open: 21/05/2026

Close: 09/08/2026

Kulbardi was first established in 1988 as the Aboriginal Education Unit for Murdoch University. The centre was named the Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre by respected Elder Ralph Winmar. Kulbardi, pronounced ‘Kool-bar-dee’, is the Noongar word for magpie.

Awarded in categories of:
Kulbardi Education Assistance;
Kulbardi Childcare Support Scheme;
Kulbardi Accommodation Assistance;
Kulbardi Laptop Scheme.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

WA

Open

Open: 21/05/2026

Close: 09/08/2026

The Deadly Education Costs Scholarship aims to improve higher education access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.'
 

$2000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

VIC

Open

Open: 05/01/2026

Close: 04/12/2026

The Deadly Relocation/Accommodation Costs Scholarship (ICACS) aims to improve higher education access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples', particularly those who need to relocated from regional and remote areas in order to access study. 
 
$3500 in first year per semester, $2500 each semester after
 

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

VIC

Open

Open: 04/01/2026

Close: 03/12/2026

Established in 2014, the Gill Family Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship is intended to assist students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

$4000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Open

Open: 16/06/2026

Close: 31/07/2026

The Commonwealth of Australia provides funds under the Indigenous Student Success Program to improve higher education access, encourage Indigenous people to commence an undergraduate degree course at The University of Western Australia and increase higher education participation and success for Indigenous people.

$3000 approx. total

1 Year

WA

Open

Open: 01/06/2026

Close: 05/08/2026

The Commonwealth of Australia provides funds under the Indigenous Student Success Program to improve higher education access, encourage Indigenous people to undertake an undergraduate course or an approved postgraduate course at The University of Western Australia and increase higher education participation and success for Indigenous people.

$20000 approx. total

3 Years

20 scholarships offered

WA

Open

Open: 01/07/2026

Close: 25/11/2026

The Commonwealth of Australia provides funds under the Indigenous Student Success Program to improve higher education access, encourage Indigenous people to undertake an undergraduate course or an approved postgraduate course at The University of Western Australia and increase higher education participation and success for Indigenous people.

$12000 approx. total

3 Years

50 scholarships offered

WA

Open

Open: 01/07/2026

Close: 25/11/2026

Mrs Shirley Cruickshank has donated an initial sum of $21,000 to The University of Western Australia to establish a fund to provide a scholarship for a meritorious young Indigenous woman who is experiencing financial hardship, to encourage her to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree course at the University.

$1800 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

WA

Open

Open: 01/07/2026

Close: 25/11/2026

Jack and Eleanor Bendat donated funds to The University of Western Australia to assist and encourage meritorious Indigenous students from regional Western Australia to continue and complete their first undergraduate degree course.

$15000 approx. total

3 Years

1 scholarship offered

WA

Open

Open: 01/06/2026

Close: 05/08/2026

The John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in an approved course of study that is a prerequisite to admission as a legal practitioner in any Australian jurisdiction at or through an Australian tertiary institution. 
 
The John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship commemorates John Koowarta, a member of the Winychanam community at Aurukun and a traditional owner of the Archer River region on Cape York Peninsula in Queensland. 
 

$9000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT

Open

Open: 01/07/2025

Close: 07/08/2026

Featured Promoted
The Rhodes Scholarship programme is the oldest (established 1903), and perhaps the most prestigious, international scholarship programme in the world. Administered by the Rhodes Trust in Oxford, the programme offers more than 100 fully-funded Scholarships each year for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford in the UK - one of the world’s leading universities. Selection Committees for the Scholarships are looking for young leaders of outstanding intellect and character who are motivated to engage with global challenges, committed to the service of others and show promise of becoming value-driven, principled leaders for the world’s future.

Each year, there are nine Scholarships available for Australia. The first Australian Rhodes Scholars took up residence in Oxford in 1904, and since that time many hundreds of Australians have been awarded the Scholarship.

Of the nine scholarships available each year in Australia, each state offers one Scholarship that is awarded by a selection committee of seven members (including three Rhodes Scholars) based in the state. In addition, there are three Australia-at-Large Scholarships awarded by a selection committee based in Canberra. This selection committee will consider applicants from the ACT and other territories of the Commonwealth, as well as those candidates nominated by state selection committees. Please note that applicants cannot apply directly to Australia-at-Large.

$45000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

9 scholarships offered

Overseas

Open

Open: 01/06/2026

Close: 11/08/2026

Are you a problem solver with a genuine passion to make a difference? Are you considering postgraduate study next year?

The Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship, valued up to $120,000, helps you access the support and networks you need to back your ideas, and create a positive impact in your community and beyond, through your research and studies.

 

With a focus on developing leadership potential, the scholarship includes a transformative Leadership Development Program to shape your unique skills. There is also an opportunity to add a global context to your education with tailored international experiences (provided no travel restrictions), and all Westpac Scholars get lifelong membership to the W100 – a diverse and growing network of inspiring young Aussies.

 

17 scholarships are awarded every year to individuals from all backgrounds who are starting postgraduate studies at one of our nine partner universities.

 

$120000 approx. total

3 Years

17 scholarships offered

NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT

Open

Open: 24/06/2026

Close: 20/08/2026

Ormond is home to more than 500 undergraduate and graduate students, with options to live on-campus as residents or live off campus as non-residents while enjoying all the College programs and activities. Indigenous students who are not eligible for ABSTUDY RCO, may be eligible to receive Financial Assistance support from Ormond College by taking into account the student's possible contribution towards accommodation fees. 

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

VIC

Open

This scholarship provides Indigenous students with financial assistance towards their education costs to support their academic success.

$3000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Open

The Internship Program continues to focus on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander* students and graduates via internships as pathways to jobs in Indigenous organisations and other organisations working in the Indigenous sector.

We are also able to place Indigenous interns at a wide range of organisations outside of the sector, so long as the placements are relevant to candidates’ study and career aspirations.

The Commonwealth's Culture and Capability Programme will provide financial support via Scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander interns under the Program.

$7400 approx. total

Duration of the Program

150 scholarships offered

NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT

Open

Open: 01/01/2026

Close: 31/12/2026

A new generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders in cancer.

The First Nations Cancer Scholarship Program is funded by the Australian Government through Cancer Australia. Established by the Aurora Education Foundation and Cancer Australia, the First Nations Cancer Scholarship (Scholarship) will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduate students, health professionals, and early-career researchers (ECRs) to undertake full-time postgraduate study (graduate certificate, masters or PhD) or research in a cancer-related field. The purpose of the Scholarship is to support Scholars in building the skills and knowledge required to inform strategies to improve cancer outcomes for Indigenous communities and increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders in cancer-related fields.
 
The Scholarship provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduate students, ECRs and professionals access to funds to support their full-time studies or research at recognised universities or institutes in Australia, the US or UK.
 
Up to four scholarships will be awarded yearly from 2024 to 2026. Administered by Aurora, each scholarship is valued at up to $120, 000 AUD per year, for up to three years. Recipients will also have assess to up to $5,000 AUD per year in tailored academic and wellbeing support. In addition, Aurora will facilitate community and network-building opportunities for individuals and the scholarship cohort.
 
Please note that if awarded the Scholarship, you will not need to re-apply each year. 

$120000 approx. total

3 Years

4 scholarships offered

NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT, Overseas

Open

Open: 16/06/2026

Close: 11/09/2026

The Indigenous Genomics Scholarship Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to complete either:

  • Master of Genetic Counselling (MGC) or;

  • Master of Genomics and Health (MGH).

 

The Scholarship is tailored to each student and designed to reduce barriers to study, strengthen cultural safety and support successful transition into professional practice. This Scholarship offers flexible financial assistance based on individual circumstances and may include:

  • Full or partial course fee payment

  • Accommodation support (including relocation if required)

  • Travel costs, including regional and remote travel

  • Education expenses

  • Conference attendance 

  • Academic support and mentoring

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

VIC

Open

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship was established through contributions from the university, industry donors, community organisations and the annual Reconciliation Scholarship Dinner Dance.

$40000 approx. total

4 Years

1 scholarship offered

NSW

Open

Open: 14/01/2026

Close: 03/03/2027

The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program was born to honour the life changing and enduring friendship between the successful Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma and the respected Novocastrian Ken Morley through a program that aims to inspire, educate and cultivate the next generation of globally aware and socially conscious Australian leaders.

$50000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

6 scholarships offered

NSW

Open

Open: 01/07/2026

Close: 06/09/2026

Kulbardi was first established in 1988 as the Aboriginal Education Unit for Murdoch University, the centre was named the Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre by respected Elder Ralph Winmar. Kulbardi, pronounced ‘Kool-bar-dee’, is the Noongar word for magpie.

The Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre Health Scholarships open to Indigenous students enrolled in undergraduate course within the health or human services disciplines. This includes, but is not limited to: Chiropractic, Psychology and Nursing.

Value may vary

1 Semester

WA

Open

Open: 21/05/2026

Close: 09/08/2026

Kulbardi was first established in 1988 as the Aboriginal Education Unit for Murdoch University. The centre was named the Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre by respected Elder Ralph Winmar. Kulbardi, pronounced ‘Kool-bar-dee’, is the Noongar word for magpie.

Awarded in categories of:
Kulbardi Education Assistance;
Kulbardi Childcare Support Scheme;
Kulbardi Accommodation Assistance;
Kulbardi Laptop Scheme.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

WA

Open

Open: 21/05/2026

Close: 09/08/2026

The Deadly Education Costs Scholarship aims to improve higher education access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.'
 

$2000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

VIC

Open

Open: 05/01/2026

Close: 04/12/2026

The Deadly Relocation/Accommodation Costs Scholarship (ICACS) aims to improve higher education access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples', particularly those who need to relocated from regional and remote areas in order to access study. 
 
$3500 in first year per semester, $2500 each semester after
 

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

VIC

Open

Open: 04/01/2026

Close: 03/12/2026

Established in 2014, the Gill Family Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship is intended to assist students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

$4000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Open

Open: 16/06/2026

Close: 31/07/2026

The Commonwealth of Australia provides funds under the Indigenous Student Success Program to improve higher education access, encourage Indigenous people to commence an undergraduate degree course at The University of Western Australia and increase higher education participation and success for Indigenous people.

$3000 approx. total

1 Year

WA

Open

Open: 01/06/2026

Close: 05/08/2026

The Commonwealth of Australia provides funds under the Indigenous Student Success Program to improve higher education access, encourage Indigenous people to undertake an undergraduate course or an approved postgraduate course at The University of Western Australia and increase higher education participation and success for Indigenous people.

$20000 approx. total

3 Years

20 scholarships offered

WA

Open

Open: 01/07/2026

Close: 25/11/2026

The Commonwealth of Australia provides funds under the Indigenous Student Success Program to improve higher education access, encourage Indigenous people to undertake an undergraduate course or an approved postgraduate course at The University of Western Australia and increase higher education participation and success for Indigenous people.

$12000 approx. total

3 Years

50 scholarships offered

WA

Open

Open: 01/07/2026

Close: 25/11/2026

Mrs Shirley Cruickshank has donated an initial sum of $21,000 to The University of Western Australia to establish a fund to provide a scholarship for a meritorious young Indigenous woman who is experiencing financial hardship, to encourage her to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree course at the University.

$1800 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

WA

Open

Open: 01/07/2026

Close: 25/11/2026

Jack and Eleanor Bendat donated funds to The University of Western Australia to assist and encourage meritorious Indigenous students from regional Western Australia to continue and complete their first undergraduate degree course.

$15000 approx. total

3 Years

1 scholarship offered

WA

Open

Open: 01/06/2026

Close: 05/08/2026

The John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in an approved course of study that is a prerequisite to admission as a legal practitioner in any Australian jurisdiction at or through an Australian tertiary institution. 
 
The John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship commemorates John Koowarta, a member of the Winychanam community at Aurukun and a traditional owner of the Archer River region on Cape York Peninsula in Queensland. 
 

$9000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT

Open

Open: 01/07/2025

Close: 07/08/2026

Featured Promoted

The Rhodes Scholarship programme is the oldest (established 1903), and perhaps the most prestigious, international scholarship programme in the world. Administered by the Rhodes Trust in Oxford, the programme offers more than 100 fully-funded Scholarships each year for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford in the UK - one of the world’s leading universities. Selection Committees for the Scholarships are looking for young leaders of outstanding intellect and character who are motivated to engage with global challenges, committed to the service of others and show promise of becoming value-driven, principled leaders for the world’s future.

Each year, there are nine Scholarships available for Australia. The first Australian Rhodes Scholars took up residence in Oxford in 1904, and since that time many hundreds of Australians have been awarded the Scholarship.

Of the nine scholarships available each year in Australia, each state offers one Scholarship that is awarded by a selection committee of seven members (including three Rhodes Scholars) based in the state. In addition, there are three Australia-at-Large Scholarships awarded by a selection committee based in Canberra. This selection committee will consider applicants from the ACT and other territories of the Commonwealth, as well as those candidates nominated by state selection committees. Please note that applicants cannot apply directly to Australia-at-Large.

$45000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

9 scholarships offered

Overseas

Open

Open: 01/06/2026

Close: 11/08/2026

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