Funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency

This scholarship is for an Indigenous scholar to undertake a research or study program in the United States, and is available in any field of academic study.

For a Postgraduate this may be accredited towards an Australian higher degree, or to enrol in a U.S. higher degree. The scholarship was originally established in cooperation with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) in 1993 and is now supported by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).

As fitting with the Fulbright mission, the Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship was established to recognise Indigenous leaders' commitment to achieving excellence, while seeking an international perspective and collaboration through their studies/research. The Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship is available across the following categories: Postgraduate, Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior Scholar.

Note: applicants applying for General and Indigenous Scholarships may be eligible to be considered for further additional scholarship opportunities.

$60000 approx. total

2 Years

Overseas

Closed

This scholarship awards up to $15,000 for two years for a student who is in their second year transitioning into their third year of studying a major in chemistry at the University of Sydney. 

$15000 approx. total

2 Years

NSW

Closed

The Godfrey and Ione Hester Indigenous Pathway Scholarship in Medicine was established by Dr. Vanessa Harvey in memory of her parents, to provide assistance to an Indigenous student who has accepted an offer of assured entry into the course for the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) at The University of Western Australia. The scholarship is to support and assist an eligible student to commence and undertake the Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the University.
 
This scholarship pays up to $10,000 per annum for up to four years.

$40000 approx. total

4 Years

1 scholarship offered

WA

Closed

The Garawa Nursing Scholarship supports third-year Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander nursing students in undertaking a clinical placement in rural NT. 

 

You'll receive a scholarship valued at up to $5000, paid in full at the commencement and/or during the scholarship placement, to be spent towards travel, accommodation and some living expenses whilst on placement. The flights and accommodation will be arranged internally by the School of Nursing. 

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

QLD

Closed

The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific is delighted to invite Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply for the Garrurru Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship.

The objective of the Award is to address the underrepresentation of Indigenous Australians enrolled in undergraduate degree programs offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific.

The funds can be used for any number of study support purposes - i.e. accommodation, textbooks, transport, childcare, course feeds and other fees associated with undertaking their course

$45000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

ACT

Closed

Gavin Wanganeen is the first Aboriginal Australian to receive an AFL life membership for playing 300 official matches. He is also a premiership star, Brownlow medalist, five-time All Australian and Best and Fairest winner in Port Adelaide Football Club. 
 
This scholarship awards up to $5,000 per year, to a maximum of $20,000.

$20000 approx. total

4 Years

SA

Closed

This scholarship was established in 2023 to provide assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who have completed or will soon complete the Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Health Promotion, to achieve a Master of Public Health, Master of Global Health, or Master of Health Policy.

$9300 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

This scholarship was established by a donation from the Estate of Geoffrey Huey Sattler to honour the life of Geoffrey Huey Sattler.

$7000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Closed

This scholarship offers $8,500 to support students undertaking an Honours program in the School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney.

$8500 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Featured Promoted
This scholarship supports female undergraduate Indigenous students in theatre, music theatre or music. This scholarship is awarded triennially.

$12000 approx. total

3 Years

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Closed

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

Closed

GlobalHealth Education’s Healthcare Education Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Receive assistance with your undergraduate or postgraduate education costs with this $5,000 scholarship.
At GlobalHealth Education, we are passionate about supporting healthcare students on their education journey. This is why we have created our Healthcare Education Scholarship to provide financial support to a health student who experiences financial disadvantage and has the potential for a far-reaching positive impact on the community. The scholarship award money can be used for tuition fees, learning materials, course equipment and travel costs.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

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

Closed

This Scholarship was created in memory of the late Gloria Brennan, to assist Australian Aboriginal students to pursue an undergraduate degree at the University of Western Australia.

$2500 approx. total

1 Year

WA

Closed

Newmont is the world's leading gold company and a producer of copper, zinc and lead.

Newmont Australia is committed to reconciliation. 

$32000 approx. total

3 Years

2 scholarships offered

WA

Closed

This scholarship is open to high achieving Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in the University of South Australia full or part-time in any of the undergraduate programs:
 
Bachelor of Human Movement
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)
Bachelor of Health Science
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Podiatry
Bachelor of Business (Sport and Recreation Management)
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise).

$24000 approx. total

4 Years

SA

Closed

The Griffith Business Schools wants to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students with their studies. This is available for commencing students in business, government and related degrees. 

$15000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

QLD

Open

The scholarship is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research candidates. It provides a living allowance of approximately AUD$53,976 (2025 rate, indexed annually) per annum;— paid as a fortnightly stipend, and a relocation allowance. Sick leave, parental leave and leave of absence provisions also apply.

$50000 approx. total

2 Years

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

Open

The QIC Indigenous Tertiary Scholarship is to support Indigenous students studying a degree in commerce, economics, business, government and industrial relations, law, science, I.T., engineering, mathematics or psychology. 
 
As part of this scholarship, QIC will provide a mentor who will support and assist the recipient throughout their university degree. 

$10000 approx. total

No Duration

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

Open

Generously supported by Indigenous ICT business, Gulanga, this scholarship aims to encourage more young Indigenous people to pursue a career in information and communication technology (ICT). If you are an Indigenous student interested in studying a Bachelor of Computer Science or Information Technology, you are encouraged to apply for this Scholarship. 

 

This Scholarship offers up to $5,000 per year for the duration of your degree, for up to 4 years. 

$20000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

NSW

Closed

The H&H Group Indigenous Scholarship aims to support students during their studies by offering mentoring and a secure employment pathway. This program is designed to share access to many areas of our business, creating an immersive experience to build skills and capabilities for students as they navigate towards paid employment in their chosen field. 

 

This Scholarship offers up to $20,000 per year to assist with study and living expenses, participation in a mentoring program provided by H&H Group, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities and/or paid work experience at H&H Group and a full-time, paid graduate position for 12 months at H&H Group upon completion of your program. 

$60000 approx. total

3 Years

VIC

Open

Funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency

This scholarship is for an Indigenous scholar to undertake a research or study program in the United States, and is available in any field of academic study.

For a Postgraduate this may be accredited towards an Australian higher degree, or to enrol in a U.S. higher degree. The scholarship was originally established in cooperation with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) in 1993 and is now supported by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).

As fitting with the Fulbright mission, the Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship was established to recognise Indigenous leaders' commitment to achieving excellence, while seeking an international perspective and collaboration through their studies/research. The Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship is available across the following categories: Postgraduate, Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior Scholar.

Note: applicants applying for General and Indigenous Scholarships may be eligible to be considered for further additional scholarship opportunities.

$60000 approx. total

2 Years

Overseas

Closed

This scholarship awards up to $15,000 for two years for a student who is in their second year transitioning into their third year of studying a major in chemistry at the University of Sydney. 

$15000 approx. total

2 Years

NSW

Closed

The Godfrey and Ione Hester Indigenous Pathway Scholarship in Medicine was established by Dr. Vanessa Harvey in memory of her parents, to provide assistance to an Indigenous student who has accepted an offer of assured entry into the course for the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) at The University of Western Australia. The scholarship is to support and assist an eligible student to commence and undertake the Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the University.
 
This scholarship pays up to $10,000 per annum for up to four years.

$40000 approx. total

4 Years

1 scholarship offered

WA

Closed

The Garawa Nursing Scholarship supports third-year Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander nursing students in undertaking a clinical placement in rural NT. 

 

You'll receive a scholarship valued at up to $5000, paid in full at the commencement and/or during the scholarship placement, to be spent towards travel, accommodation and some living expenses whilst on placement. The flights and accommodation will be arranged internally by the School of Nursing. 

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

QLD

Closed

The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific is delighted to invite Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply for the Garrurru Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship.

The objective of the Award is to address the underrepresentation of Indigenous Australians enrolled in undergraduate degree programs offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific.

The funds can be used for any number of study support purposes - i.e. accommodation, textbooks, transport, childcare, course feeds and other fees associated with undertaking their course

$45000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

ACT

Closed

Gavin Wanganeen is the first Aboriginal Australian to receive an AFL life membership for playing 300 official matches. He is also a premiership star, Brownlow medalist, five-time All Australian and Best and Fairest winner in Port Adelaide Football Club. 
 
This scholarship awards up to $5,000 per year, to a maximum of $20,000.

$20000 approx. total

4 Years

SA

Closed

This scholarship was established in 2023 to provide assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who have completed or will soon complete the Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Health Promotion, to achieve a Master of Public Health, Master of Global Health, or Master of Health Policy.

$9300 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

This scholarship was established by a donation from the Estate of Geoffrey Huey Sattler to honour the life of Geoffrey Huey Sattler.

$7000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Closed

This scholarship offers $8,500 to support students undertaking an Honours program in the School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney.

$8500 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Featured Promoted

This scholarship supports female undergraduate Indigenous students in theatre, music theatre or music. This scholarship is awarded triennially.

$12000 approx. total

3 Years

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Closed

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

Closed

GlobalHealth Education’s Healthcare Education Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Receive assistance with your undergraduate or postgraduate education costs with this $5,000 scholarship.
At GlobalHealth Education, we are passionate about supporting healthcare students on their education journey. This is why we have created our Healthcare Education Scholarship to provide financial support to a health student who experiences financial disadvantage and has the potential for a far-reaching positive impact on the community. The scholarship award money can be used for tuition fees, learning materials, course equipment and travel costs.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

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

Closed

This Scholarship was created in memory of the late Gloria Brennan, to assist Australian Aboriginal students to pursue an undergraduate degree at the University of Western Australia.

$2500 approx. total

1 Year

WA

Closed

Newmont is the world's leading gold company and a producer of copper, zinc and lead.

Newmont Australia is committed to reconciliation. 

$32000 approx. total

3 Years

2 scholarships offered

WA

Closed

This scholarship is open to high achieving Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in the University of South Australia full or part-time in any of the undergraduate programs:
 
Bachelor of Human Movement
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)
Bachelor of Health Science
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Podiatry
Bachelor of Business (Sport and Recreation Management)
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise).

$24000 approx. total

4 Years

SA

Closed

The Griffith Business Schools wants to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students with their studies. This is available for commencing students in business, government and related degrees. 

$15000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

QLD

Open

The scholarship is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research candidates. It provides a living allowance of approximately AUD$53,976 (2025 rate, indexed annually) per annum;— paid as a fortnightly stipend, and a relocation allowance. Sick leave, parental leave and leave of absence provisions also apply.

$50000 approx. total

2 Years

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

Open

The QIC Indigenous Tertiary Scholarship is to support Indigenous students studying a degree in commerce, economics, business, government and industrial relations, law, science, I.T., engineering, mathematics or psychology. 
 
As part of this scholarship, QIC will provide a mentor who will support and assist the recipient throughout their university degree. 

$10000 approx. total

No Duration

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

Open

Generously supported by Indigenous ICT business, Gulanga, this scholarship aims to encourage more young Indigenous people to pursue a career in information and communication technology (ICT). If you are an Indigenous student interested in studying a Bachelor of Computer Science or Information Technology, you are encouraged to apply for this Scholarship. 

 

This Scholarship offers up to $5,000 per year for the duration of your degree, for up to 4 years. 

$20000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

NSW

Closed

The H&H Group Indigenous Scholarship aims to support students during their studies by offering mentoring and a secure employment pathway. This program is designed to share access to many areas of our business, creating an immersive experience to build skills and capabilities for students as they navigate towards paid employment in their chosen field. 

 

This Scholarship offers up to $20,000 per year to assist with study and living expenses, participation in a mentoring program provided by H&H Group, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities and/or paid work experience at H&H Group and a full-time, paid graduate position for 12 months at H&H Group upon completion of your program. 

$60000 approx. total

3 Years

VIC

Open

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