The Townsville Hospital and Health Service indigenous academic merit scholarship was inaugurated in 2018 by the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS). The academic merit scholarship is a combined strategy of the University to increase progression and completion rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the JCU Bachelor of Nursing Science and the Bachelor of Nursing Science ‐ Bachelor of Midwifery programs.

$12000 approx. total

2 Years

3 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 31/05/2024

Close: 07/08/2024

To pay tribute to the life and work of Aunty Ida, the Department of Health and Human Services administers an annual Scholarship in her name. The Ida West Aboriginal Health Scholarship provides financial assistance to Aboriginal students completing a formal qualification at university or vocational education (such as TAFE) in a health and or human services related field.

$15000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

TAS

Closed

Open: 01/11/2023

Close: 23/02/2024

The Commonwealth Scholarships Program is funded by the Australian Federal Government. It aims to assist Indigenous Australian students experiencing financial hardship, and particularly those from remote and regional areas.
There are two different types of Commonwealth Scholarships:
1. Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (ICECS)
This scholarship is available to students experiencing financial hardship to assist with the costs of studying.
2. Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (ICAS)
This scholarship is available to students who have relocated from a rural or remote area to study and are experiencing financial hardship. It assists with the costs of relocating and housing.

$6000 approx. total

1 Year

WA

Closed

Open: 23/07/2025

Close: 24/11/2025

Featured Promoted
Supported by the McCall Macbain Foundation and UniLodge Australia, the Second Home Scholarship supports and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to complete their university education at Curtin University by covering their accommodation costs at one of the Curtin Perth on-campus UniLodge or St Catherine's College accommodation residences.

Value may vary

3 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 23/07/2025

Close: 24/11/2025

Mary MacKillop believed in the power of education to transform lives. In her legacy the Sisters of Saint Joseph have continued to empower individuals and communities by providing access to education. Since 1998 tertiary scholarships for the First Nation Peoples of the lands in which we live have addressed the financial barriers faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and supported them to access and achieve their academic goals.

$17500 approx. total

4 Years

VIC

Closed

Open: 08/09/2025

Close: 13/04/2026

The purpose of the Rob Riley Memorial Scholarship is to honour the memory of Rob Riley by supporting and encouraging Indigenous students in postgraduate course studies within the Faculty of Humanities. 

Rob Riley was a prominent Aboriginal activist and community leader who tirelessly advocated for social justice for Aboriginal people in Australia. Over his life, Rob held many influential roles such as CEO of the WA Aboriginal Legal Service, Chairperson of the National Aboriginal Council and was a senior advisor to the Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.

$20000 approx. total

2 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 23/07/2025

Close: 24/11/2025

Rob Riley was a prominent Aboriginal activist and community leader who tirelessly advocated for social justice for Aboriginal people in Australia. Over his life, Rob held many influential roles such as CEO of the WA Aboriginal Legal Service, Chairperson of the National Aboriginal Council and was a senior advisor to the Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. The purpose of the Science & Engineering Rob Riley Memorial Scholarship is to honour the memory of Rob Riley by supporting and encouraging Indigenous students in science and engineering undergraduate studies.

$20000 approx. total

4 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 23/07/2025

Close: 24/11/2025

The Business and Law Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship has been developed to assist Indigenous Australian students who are studying an undergraduate degree through the Faculty of Business and Law. Through this scholarship the faculty is seeking to support and develop students who are committed to gaining their first degree in one of the numerous disciplines offered within the Faculty of Business and Law.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

WA

Closed

Open: 23/07/2025

Close: 24/11/2025

Featured Promoted

Chris Lewis has been an inspiration to both young and mature people with his courage in adversity, wonderful sporting skills and community service with young Indigenous people. He espouses great family values and has worked for the betterment of life in the community. In 2000, Chris Lewis received the John Curtin medal for his role as an Indigenous leader and his community work. The Chris Lewis Scholarship has been developed by Curtin University to support an Indigenous Australian student who can demonstrate academic potential and commitment to the Indigenous community.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

WA

Closed

Open: 23/07/2025

Close: 24/11/2025

Moorditj Yorga means 'strong woman' in Noongar language, and this scholarship will support mature-aged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to enter and succeed at Curtin University. It recognises and celebrates the contributions of First Nations women to their families and communities, and that applicants will bring their diverse life experience and knowledge as a recipient of this scholarship. 

Value may vary

3 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 21/01/2025

Close: 25/02/2026

This scholarship offers up to $5000 per year for up to 4 years. You must be an active participant in the Pathways to Dreaming program throughout high school, including attending opportunities provided by the program. 

$20000 approx. total

4 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 22/12/2025

Close: 02/02/2026

The Hawkesbury College Foundation was established in 1982 by the (then) Hawkesbury Agricultural College as a charitable entity designed to support the College.

The UWS Hawkesbury Foundation Board remains committed to the support of the Hawkesbury Campus of UWS whilst also supporting the growing reputation of the whole of UWS as a high quality University supporting both its region and the broader international community. The Hawkesbury Foundation currently provides nine (9) annual undergraduate scholarships to students studying in courses on the Hawkesbury campus of the University with a value of $5,000 each, four (4) annual student Prizes with values between $500 and $2000, one (1) Annual PhD Award of up to $15,000 and an annual donation to the Hawkesbury campus library.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2025

Close: 06/01/2026

The School of Medicine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Accommodation Scholarship aims to support Indigenous students undertaking the Doctor of Medicine (MD), who come from one or more of the University's defined equity or personal disadvantage groups, with the costs associated with accommodation.

 

$50000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 17/11/2025

Close: 06/01/2026

DesignInc embodies a holistic approach to buildings and environment that puts people and sustainability at the centre of everything they do. The practice has a proactive approach to diversity and inclusion and has achieved gender balance amongst staff and senior executive. There is also cultural diversity with 34 nationalities represented within the practice. As an organisation we support our staff in every aspect, from training and professional development, mental health support, flexibility in work life balance, social activities, collaborative approach to design and a positive and dynamic environment to work in. DesignInc is an Australia-wide practice, dedicated to creating people-centric environments from the large scale to the small. Architecture can transform lives. It changes cities, builds communities and can elevate everyday moments of working, learning and living. We think about every project in terms of environmental sustainability, and seek design solutions that are good for people, good for the planet. People are at the heart of everything we do. From designing environments that aid learning or healing, to places of discovery and technical innovation — our first question is ‘how can we make a positive contribution to not only the project outcomes but also to the community and the planet?’ Our experienced team of architects, urban planners, interior designers and landscape architects, brings this holistic perspective to each project.

$150000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2025

Close: 06/01/2026

Danny Gilbert AM is a Managing Partner and co-founder of Gilbert + Tobin, one of Australia's most successful corporate law firms. Gilbert + Tobin provide innovative, relevant and commercial legal solutions to major corporate and Government clients across Australia and internationally, including the Asia-Pacific region. Danny's skills and experience includes over 30 years in commercial law, specialising in technology and corporate law. Since the mid-1970's he has had extensive involvement with social justice issues through work with community legal centres, public organisations and the arts. in 1992 he established Gilbert + Tobin Pro Bono practice, which has strong emphasis on indigenous issues.

Danny is committed to making a difference in the community, bringing his expertise to a number of director roles, including roles at the National Australia Bank and Chair of the National Museum of Australia. He is the Chair of the University's Foundation Council.

In 2005, Danny was honoured with the Order of Australia (AM) for his services to the law and the community, particularly Australia's indigenous peopl
e.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

Open: 08/12/2025

Close: 06/01/2026

The Sir Roland Wilson (SRW) Foundation Pat Turner scholarship (Coursework) provides high performing Indigenous Australian Public Service (APS) employees a 1-2-year full pay scholarship at ANU to undertake a postgraduate coursework program.

Value may vary

2 Years

3 scholarships offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 15/10/2025

Close: 31/03/2026

There shall be a number of scholarships available for new indigenous students at ANU known as the National Indigenous Merit Scholarship. The objectives of the National Indigenous Merit Scholarship are to acknowledge the academic excellence of Indigenous in secondary school studies and provide assistance with costs related to tertiary studies.

$32500 approx. total

5 Years

1 scholarship offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 03/03/2025

Close: 15/05/2025

Established in the year 2000 by the Federal Government, The Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship is Australia's most prestigious scholarship for Indigenous Australians to study Honours in Political Science (or related subjects) at any recognised Australian university. One Neville Bonner Scholarship may be awarded each year. Political Science may be broadly interpreted to include such subjects as government, political geography, political history, political anthropology and political economics.  The Scholarship is equivalent in value to the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship Stipend (valued at approximately $28,597 in 2021).

$28854 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

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

Closed

Open: 01/12/2025

Close: 08/02/2026

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

Open: 03/03/2025

Close: 15/05/2025

The objective of this Award is to provide funding for HDR Candidates of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, to support them to pursue a Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program, based at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH) in the Research School of Population Health.

$45000 approx. total

3 Years

2 scholarships offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 01/11/2025

Close: 30/11/2025

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service indigenous academic merit scholarship was inaugurated in 2018 by the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS). The academic merit scholarship is a combined strategy of the University to increase progression and completion rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the JCU Bachelor of Nursing Science and the Bachelor of Nursing Science ‐ Bachelor of Midwifery programs.

$12000 approx. total

2 Years

3 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 31/05/2024

Close: 07/08/2024

To pay tribute to the life and work of Aunty Ida, the Department of Health and Human Services administers an annual Scholarship in her name. The Ida West Aboriginal Health Scholarship provides financial assistance to Aboriginal students completing a formal qualification at university or vocational education (such as TAFE) in a health and or human services related field.

$15000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

TAS

Closed

Open: 01/11/2023

Close: 23/02/2024

The Commonwealth Scholarships Program is funded by the Australian Federal Government. It aims to assist Indigenous Australian students experiencing financial hardship, and particularly those from remote and regional areas.
There are two different types of Commonwealth Scholarships:
1. Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (ICECS)
This scholarship is available to students experiencing financial hardship to assist with the costs of studying.
2. Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (ICAS)
This scholarship is available to students who have relocated from a rural or remote area to study and are experiencing financial hardship. It assists with the costs of relocating and housing.

$6000 approx. total

1 Year

WA

Closed

Open: 23/07/2025

Close: 24/11/2025

Featured Promoted

Supported by the McCall Macbain Foundation and UniLodge Australia, the Second Home Scholarship supports and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to complete their university education at Curtin University by covering their accommodation costs at one of the Curtin Perth on-campus UniLodge or St Catherine's College accommodation residences.

Value may vary

3 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 23/07/2025

Close: 24/11/2025

Mary MacKillop believed in the power of education to transform lives. In her legacy the Sisters of Saint Joseph have continued to empower individuals and communities by providing access to education. Since 1998 tertiary scholarships for the First Nation Peoples of the lands in which we live have addressed the financial barriers faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and supported them to access and achieve their academic goals.

$17500 approx. total

4 Years

VIC

Closed

Open: 08/09/2025

Close: 13/04/2026

The purpose of the Rob Riley Memorial Scholarship is to honour the memory of Rob Riley by supporting and encouraging Indigenous students in postgraduate course studies within the Faculty of Humanities. 

Rob Riley was a prominent Aboriginal activist and community leader who tirelessly advocated for social justice for Aboriginal people in Australia. Over his life, Rob held many influential roles such as CEO of the WA Aboriginal Legal Service, Chairperson of the National Aboriginal Council and was a senior advisor to the Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.

$20000 approx. total

2 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 23/07/2025

Close: 24/11/2025

Rob Riley was a prominent Aboriginal activist and community leader who tirelessly advocated for social justice for Aboriginal people in Australia. Over his life, Rob held many influential roles such as CEO of the WA Aboriginal Legal Service, Chairperson of the National Aboriginal Council and was a senior advisor to the Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. The purpose of the Science & Engineering Rob Riley Memorial Scholarship is to honour the memory of Rob Riley by supporting and encouraging Indigenous students in science and engineering undergraduate studies.

$20000 approx. total

4 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 23/07/2025

Close: 24/11/2025

The Business and Law Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship has been developed to assist Indigenous Australian students who are studying an undergraduate degree through the Faculty of Business and Law. Through this scholarship the faculty is seeking to support and develop students who are committed to gaining their first degree in one of the numerous disciplines offered within the Faculty of Business and Law.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

WA

Closed

Open: 23/07/2025

Close: 24/11/2025

Featured Promoted

Chris Lewis has been an inspiration to both young and mature people with his courage in adversity, wonderful sporting skills and community service with young Indigenous people. He espouses great family values and has worked for the betterment of life in the community. In 2000, Chris Lewis received the John Curtin medal for his role as an Indigenous leader and his community work. The Chris Lewis Scholarship has been developed by Curtin University to support an Indigenous Australian student who can demonstrate academic potential and commitment to the Indigenous community.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

WA

Closed

Open: 23/07/2025

Close: 24/11/2025

Moorditj Yorga means 'strong woman' in Noongar language, and this scholarship will support mature-aged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to enter and succeed at Curtin University. It recognises and celebrates the contributions of First Nations women to their families and communities, and that applicants will bring their diverse life experience and knowledge as a recipient of this scholarship. 

Value may vary

3 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 21/01/2025

Close: 25/02/2026

This scholarship offers up to $5000 per year for up to 4 years. You must be an active participant in the Pathways to Dreaming program throughout high school, including attending opportunities provided by the program. 

$20000 approx. total

4 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 22/12/2025

Close: 02/02/2026

The Hawkesbury College Foundation was established in 1982 by the (then) Hawkesbury Agricultural College as a charitable entity designed to support the College.

The UWS Hawkesbury Foundation Board remains committed to the support of the Hawkesbury Campus of UWS whilst also supporting the growing reputation of the whole of UWS as a high quality University supporting both its region and the broader international community. The Hawkesbury Foundation currently provides nine (9) annual undergraduate scholarships to students studying in courses on the Hawkesbury campus of the University with a value of $5,000 each, four (4) annual student Prizes with values between $500 and $2000, one (1) Annual PhD Award of up to $15,000 and an annual donation to the Hawkesbury campus library.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2025

Close: 06/01/2026

The School of Medicine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Accommodation Scholarship aims to support Indigenous students undertaking the Doctor of Medicine (MD), who come from one or more of the University's defined equity or personal disadvantage groups, with the costs associated with accommodation.

 

$50000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 17/11/2025

Close: 06/01/2026

DesignInc embodies a holistic approach to buildings and environment that puts people and sustainability at the centre of everything they do. The practice has a proactive approach to diversity and inclusion and has achieved gender balance amongst staff and senior executive. There is also cultural diversity with 34 nationalities represented within the practice. As an organisation we support our staff in every aspect, from training and professional development, mental health support, flexibility in work life balance, social activities, collaborative approach to design and a positive and dynamic environment to work in. DesignInc is an Australia-wide practice, dedicated to creating people-centric environments from the large scale to the small. Architecture can transform lives. It changes cities, builds communities and can elevate everyday moments of working, learning and living. We think about every project in terms of environmental sustainability, and seek design solutions that are good for people, good for the planet. People are at the heart of everything we do. From designing environments that aid learning or healing, to places of discovery and technical innovation — our first question is ‘how can we make a positive contribution to not only the project outcomes but also to the community and the planet?’ Our experienced team of architects, urban planners, interior designers and landscape architects, brings this holistic perspective to each project.

$150000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2025

Close: 06/01/2026

Danny Gilbert AM is a Managing Partner and co-founder of Gilbert + Tobin, one of Australia's most successful corporate law firms. Gilbert + Tobin provide innovative, relevant and commercial legal solutions to major corporate and Government clients across Australia and internationally, including the Asia-Pacific region. Danny's skills and experience includes over 30 years in commercial law, specialising in technology and corporate law. Since the mid-1970's he has had extensive involvement with social justice issues through work with community legal centres, public organisations and the arts. in 1992 he established Gilbert + Tobin Pro Bono practice, which has strong emphasis on indigenous issues.

Danny is committed to making a difference in the community, bringing his expertise to a number of director roles, including roles at the National Australia Bank and Chair of the National Museum of Australia. He is the Chair of the University's Foundation Council.

In 2005, Danny was honoured with the Order of Australia (AM) for his services to the law and the community, particularly Australia's indigenous peopl
e.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

Open: 08/12/2025

Close: 06/01/2026

The Sir Roland Wilson (SRW) Foundation Pat Turner scholarship (Coursework) provides high performing Indigenous Australian Public Service (APS) employees a 1-2-year full pay scholarship at ANU to undertake a postgraduate coursework program.

Value may vary

2 Years

3 scholarships offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 15/10/2025

Close: 31/03/2026

There shall be a number of scholarships available for new indigenous students at ANU known as the National Indigenous Merit Scholarship. The objectives of the National Indigenous Merit Scholarship are to acknowledge the academic excellence of Indigenous in secondary school studies and provide assistance with costs related to tertiary studies.

$32500 approx. total

5 Years

1 scholarship offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 03/03/2025

Close: 15/05/2025

Established in the year 2000 by the Federal Government, The Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship is Australia's most prestigious scholarship for Indigenous Australians to study Honours in Political Science (or related subjects) at any recognised Australian university. One Neville Bonner Scholarship may be awarded each year. Political Science may be broadly interpreted to include such subjects as government, political geography, political history, political anthropology and political economics.  The Scholarship is equivalent in value to the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship Stipend (valued at approximately $28,597 in 2021).

$28854 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

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

Closed

Open: 01/12/2025

Close: 08/02/2026

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

Open: 03/03/2025

Close: 15/05/2025

The objective of this Award is to provide funding for HDR Candidates of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, to support them to pursue a Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program, based at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH) in the Research School of Population Health.

$45000 approx. total

3 Years

2 scholarships offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 01/11/2025

Close: 30/11/2025

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