earliest closing date  

Showing 485 scholarships

Not seeing as many scholarships? With order by closing date, you ONLY see scholarships that are currently open or have confirmed application dates. To see all scholarships matching your search filters, change the order by to another value.

ECU Vice Chancellor's Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

Featured Promoted
The ECU Vice Chancellor's Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship was established to provide financial support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians. The scholarship funds are payable each semester, until the completion of a Bachelor's degree at ECU. Applicants are asked to demonstrate leadership and contribution within the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, and/or university community.The scholarship offers $2,500 per semester (pro rata for part time study) for up to 7 semesters.

$17500 approx. total

3 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 01/03/2025

Close: 30/03/2025

More

The Perth Airport Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

Featured Promoted
Perth Airport Pty Ltd, owner and operator of Perth Airport will be offering one scholarship valued at up to $20,000 each to 1st year Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking an Undergraduate degree in an eligible course listed below. The Perth Airport Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship was established in 2010 when Perth Airport entered into a partnership with ECU to provide financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. A payment of $2,500 is made each semester (or pro rata for part time study) for the duration of the course up to 4 years (480 credit points).

$20000 approx. total

5 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 01/03/2026

Close: 30/03/2026

More

NSW Health Rhodanthe Lipsett Midwifery Postgraduate Scholarship

Featured Promoted
Access to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Midwife can significantly improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal mothers and families.

One NSW Health Rhodanthe Lipsett Midwifery Postgraduate scholarship, to the value of $15,000, is offered to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander registered midwife employed by NSW Health. Full registration to the 2021 Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives conference (CATSINaM) is also included.

The scholarship will support your postgraduate studies and develop the skills most relevant to your midwifery area of practice.

Rhodanthe Lipsett OAM was an Australian midwife and author. She was a passionate advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly committed to increasing the Aboriginal midwifery workforce.

The scholarship is offered by NSW Health in partnership with the Rhodanthe Lipsett Indigenous Midwifery Trust and the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives

$15000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2024

Close: 23/02/2025

More

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme

Featured Promoted
The aim of this scholarship scheme is to encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to undertake undergraduate or graduate entry studies in pharmacy at an Australian university. 
It aims to address the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the workforce needs of the pharmacy profession by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to choose a career in pharmacy. 

$60000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

3 scholarships offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 20/11/2024

Close: 30/01/2025

More

NSW Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Undergraduate Scholarship program administered by NSW Health

Featured Promoted
Connection to culture is central to the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Scholarships are available to assist your dream of giving back to and caring for your community. With financial support provided by NSW Health, you can focus on your studies and continue your journey to becoming a nurse or midwife.

Scholarships of up to $1,000 per subject are available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

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

Closed

Open: 15/12/2025

Close: 22/02/2026

More

Bond University Indigenous Scholarship

Featured Promoted
These scholarships, valued up to 50% of tuition fees for any single undergraduate degree (excluding the Medical Program) or 100% tuition for any diploma program, are awarded to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students who have demonstrated extracurricular involvement, leadership potential and academic achievements.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

QLD

Closed

Open: 01/05/2025

Close: 28/08/2025

More

Clermont Aboriginal Community Development Fund (ACDF) Scholarship

Featured Promoted
The Clermont Aboriginal Community Development Fund (ACDF) Scholarship will support one student of Clermont Belyando Area Native Title Claim Group descent or Aboriginal students enrolled in any VET Cert III, VET Cert IV, VET Diploma, Undergraduate or Postgraduate degrees at CQUniversity.

$50000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 03/10/2024

Close: 12/01/2025

More

Dare to be Deadly Accommodation Scholarship

Featured Promoted
The Dare to be Deadly Accommodation Scholarship assists regional and remote Indigenous students from low income backgrounds with expenses associated with relocating for the purpose of undertaking internal studies at CQUniversity. Scholarships are available for students living at CQUniversity Student Residential Colleges in Mackay or Rockhampton or in private accommodation near any CQUniversity regional campus.

$50000 approx. total

1 Semester

4 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 06/05/2024

Close: 02/06/2024

More

Dare to be Deadly Scholarship

Featured Promoted
The Dare to be Deadly Scholarship assists Indigenous students from regional and remote locations with expenses associated with undergraduate study. The scholarship funds are intended to assist with living expenses and non-deferrable costs such as textbooks, uniforms, technology, internet, course specific equipment and/or travel costs associated with compulsory industry placement.

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

33 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 06/05/2024

Close: 02/06/2024

More

CQUniversity Research Stipend Scholarship (Australian Indigenous)

Featured Promoted
The CQUniversity Research Stipend Scholarship (Australian Indigenous) is provided to assist students with general living costs while undertaking a Research Higher Degree at CQUniversity.

$35000 approx. total

3 Years

3 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 24/03/2024

Close: 01/09/2024

More

Taplin Indigenous Bursary for International Education

Featured Promoted
The Taplin Indigenous Bursary for International Education has been established by Emeritus Professor John Taplin to support the expenses of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students or staff involving engagement with other First-Nations peoples overseas.
The bursaries are open to both current and Indigenous staff and students and are available to assist with the expenses of international education and travel. 

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

2 scholarships offered

SA

Closed

Open: 02/12/2024

Close: 07/03/2025

More

Julia Konig Bequest Award for Indigenous Students

Featured Promoted
The late Julia Nora Konig made a bequest of the residue of her estate to the University of Adelaide to be disbursed for the benefit of Indigenous Australians - the scholarship will be awarded to the highest-ranking eligible applicant in the Major Round.

$18000 approx. total

3 Years

1 scholarship offered

SA

Closed

Open: 01/09/2025

Close: 31/10/2025

More

Reg Spriggs Aboriginal Education Assistance Fund

Featured Promoted
The Reg Sprigg Aboriginal Education Assistance Fund has been established from Dr. Reg Sprigg to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking an undergraduate or postgraduate program of study at the University of Adelaide.

$1000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

SA

Closed

Open: 02/12/2024

Close: 07/03/2025

More

Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (ICAS) Mid Year

Featured Promoted
The Commonwealth Government offers a significant number of scholarships each year for Indigenous students studying at the University of Adelaide through Commonwealth income support scholarships. The scholarships are to assist Indigenous students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from rural and regional areas, with the costs associated with higher education.

$3750 approx. total

1 Semester

SA

Closed

Open: 09/12/2024

Close: 14/03/2025

More

Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (ICAS) Mid Year

Featured Promoted
The Commonwealth Government offers a significant number of scholarships each year for Indigenous students studying at the University of Adelaide through Commonwealth income support scholarships. The scholarships are to assist Indigenous students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from rural and regional areas, with the costs associated with higher education.

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

SA

Closed

Open: 02/06/2025

Close: 08/08/2025

More

ANMC Indigenous Nurse/Midwife Scholarship

Featured Promoted
This scholarship, introduced in 2016, is made possible by generous donations to the Australian Nurses Memorial Centre. The ANMC recognises the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses to the health and well-being of the community.

We are pleased to continue support of our Indigenous Nurse Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses undertaking postgraduate nursing studies at an Australian university or other accredited higher education institution.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

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

Closed

Open: 01/07/2024

Close: 31/08/2024

Open: 01/07/2025

Close: 31/08/2025

More

Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Health Scholarship

Featured Promoted
The program is a co-operative program between Australian Rotary Health, Rotary clubs, some State or Territory Governments and the Commonwealth Government. The object of this program is:
  • to provide a scholarship, which can be used to assist Indigenous students to under a course in a wide range of health related professions;
  • to assist students to gain an education which will in turn enable them to use this education for the benefit of other Indigenous people in some of our remote areas;
  • with the intention of training doctors to work amongst other Indigenous people, but the scope of the scheme has grown to permit the training, firstly of nurses, and now other health related professionals.

$2500 approx. total

1 Year

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

Closed

Open: 01/12/2024

Close: 21/02/2025

More

AFTRS First Nations Scholarships

Featured Promoted
The AFTRS First Nations Scholarships are awarded on the basis of creative excellence or equity. The scholarships are intended to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with the costs associated with higher education at AFTRS.
 
Each scholarship may contribute towards a range of purposes associated with the course such as relocation costs, study resources and other costs, at the school's discretion.
 
The value of this scholarship depends on what course of study you undertake. 

Value may vary

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 18/06/2025

Close: 17/11/2025

More

The Australian Dental Health Foundation Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Study Grants

Featured Promoted
The Australian Dental Health Foundation, supported by the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia (DHAA), is offering up to 3 Study Grants to students of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background who are undertaking a course of study that will lead to registration as a Dental Hygienist or Oral Health Therapist.
 
The grant offer students funding that may be used to cover costs of dental equipment, textbooks and to financially support students while they are on placements or living away from home.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

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

Closed

Open: 01/03/2024

Close: 31/05/2024

Open: 01/03/2025

Close: 31/05/2025

More

Bendigo Bank Indigenous Scholarship Program

Featured Promoted
Bendigo Bank are committed to supporting young indigenous Australians. Each year we award scholarships to first year tertiary students. You need to be studying at an Australian university, college or TAFE campus for the first time.

$10000 approx. total

2 Years

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

Closed

Open: 02/12/2024

Close: 02/02/2024

More

ECU Vice Chancellor's Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The ECU Vice Chancellor's Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship was established to provide financial support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians. The scholarship funds are payable each semester, until the completion of a Bachelor's degree at ECU. Applicants are asked to demonstrate leadership and contribution within the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, and/or university community.The scholarship offers $2,500 per semester (pro rata for part time study) for up to 7 semesters.

$17500 approx. total

3 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 01/03/2025

Close: 30/03/2025

More

The Perth Airport Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

Featured Promoted

Perth Airport Pty Ltd, owner and operator of Perth Airport will be offering one scholarship valued at up to $20,000 each to 1st year Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking an Undergraduate degree in an eligible course listed below. The Perth Airport Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship was established in 2010 when Perth Airport entered into a partnership with ECU to provide financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. A payment of $2,500 is made each semester (or pro rata for part time study) for the duration of the course up to 4 years (480 credit points).

$20000 approx. total

5 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 01/03/2026

Close: 30/03/2026

More

NSW Health Rhodanthe Lipsett Midwifery Postgraduate Scholarship

Featured Promoted

Access to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Midwife can significantly improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal mothers and families.

One NSW Health Rhodanthe Lipsett Midwifery Postgraduate scholarship, to the value of $15,000, is offered to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander registered midwife employed by NSW Health. Full registration to the 2021 Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives conference (CATSINaM) is also included.

The scholarship will support your postgraduate studies and develop the skills most relevant to your midwifery area of practice.

Rhodanthe Lipsett OAM was an Australian midwife and author. She was a passionate advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly committed to increasing the Aboriginal midwifery workforce.

The scholarship is offered by NSW Health in partnership with the Rhodanthe Lipsett Indigenous Midwifery Trust and the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives

$15000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2024

Close: 23/02/2025

More

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme

Featured Promoted

The aim of this scholarship scheme is to encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to undertake undergraduate or graduate entry studies in pharmacy at an Australian university. 
It aims to address the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the workforce needs of the pharmacy profession by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to choose a career in pharmacy. 

$60000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

3 scholarships offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 20/11/2024

Close: 30/01/2025

More

NSW Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Undergraduate Scholarship program administered by NSW Health

Featured Promoted

Connection to culture is central to the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Scholarships are available to assist your dream of giving back to and caring for your community. With financial support provided by NSW Health, you can focus on your studies and continue your journey to becoming a nurse or midwife.

Scholarships of up to $1,000 per subject are available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

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

Closed

Open: 15/12/2025

Close: 22/02/2026

More

Bond University Indigenous Scholarship

Featured Promoted

These scholarships, valued up to 50% of tuition fees for any single undergraduate degree (excluding the Medical Program) or 100% tuition for any diploma program, are awarded to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students who have demonstrated extracurricular involvement, leadership potential and academic achievements.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

QLD

Closed

Open: 01/05/2025

Close: 28/08/2025

More

Clermont Aboriginal Community Development Fund (ACDF) Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The Clermont Aboriginal Community Development Fund (ACDF) Scholarship will support one student of Clermont Belyando Area Native Title Claim Group descent or Aboriginal students enrolled in any VET Cert III, VET Cert IV, VET Diploma, Undergraduate or Postgraduate degrees at CQUniversity.

$50000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 03/10/2024

Close: 12/01/2025

More

Dare to be Deadly Accommodation Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The Dare to be Deadly Accommodation Scholarship assists regional and remote Indigenous students from low income backgrounds with expenses associated with relocating for the purpose of undertaking internal studies at CQUniversity. Scholarships are available for students living at CQUniversity Student Residential Colleges in Mackay or Rockhampton or in private accommodation near any CQUniversity regional campus.

$50000 approx. total

1 Semester

4 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 06/05/2024

Close: 02/06/2024

More

Dare to be Deadly Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The Dare to be Deadly Scholarship assists Indigenous students from regional and remote locations with expenses associated with undergraduate study. The scholarship funds are intended to assist with living expenses and non-deferrable costs such as textbooks, uniforms, technology, internet, course specific equipment and/or travel costs associated with compulsory industry placement.

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

33 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 06/05/2024

Close: 02/06/2024

More

CQUniversity Research Stipend Scholarship (Australian Indigenous)

Featured Promoted

The CQUniversity Research Stipend Scholarship (Australian Indigenous) is provided to assist students with general living costs while undertaking a Research Higher Degree at CQUniversity.

$35000 approx. total

3 Years

3 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 24/03/2024

Close: 01/09/2024

More

Taplin Indigenous Bursary for International Education

Featured Promoted

The Taplin Indigenous Bursary for International Education has been established by Emeritus Professor John Taplin to support the expenses of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students or staff involving engagement with other First-Nations peoples overseas.
The bursaries are open to both current and Indigenous staff and students and are available to assist with the expenses of international education and travel. 

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

2 scholarships offered

SA

Closed

Open: 02/12/2024

Close: 07/03/2025

More

Julia Konig Bequest Award for Indigenous Students

Featured Promoted

The late Julia Nora Konig made a bequest of the residue of her estate to the University of Adelaide to be disbursed for the benefit of Indigenous Australians - the scholarship will be awarded to the highest-ranking eligible applicant in the Major Round.

$18000 approx. total

3 Years

1 scholarship offered

SA

Closed

Open: 01/09/2025

Close: 31/10/2025

More

Reg Spriggs Aboriginal Education Assistance Fund

Featured Promoted

The Reg Sprigg Aboriginal Education Assistance Fund has been established from Dr. Reg Sprigg to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking an undergraduate or postgraduate program of study at the University of Adelaide.

$1000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

SA

Closed

Open: 02/12/2024

Close: 07/03/2025

More

Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (ICAS) Mid Year

Featured Promoted

The Commonwealth Government offers a significant number of scholarships each year for Indigenous students studying at the University of Adelaide through Commonwealth income support scholarships. The scholarships are to assist Indigenous students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from rural and regional areas, with the costs associated with higher education.

$3750 approx. total

1 Semester

SA

Closed

Open: 09/12/2024

Close: 14/03/2025

More

Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (ICAS) Mid Year

Featured Promoted

The Commonwealth Government offers a significant number of scholarships each year for Indigenous students studying at the University of Adelaide through Commonwealth income support scholarships. The scholarships are to assist Indigenous students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from rural and regional areas, with the costs associated with higher education.

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

SA

Closed

Open: 02/06/2025

Close: 08/08/2025

More

ANMC Indigenous Nurse/Midwife Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This scholarship, introduced in 2016, is made possible by generous donations to the Australian Nurses Memorial Centre. The ANMC recognises the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses to the health and well-being of the community.

We are pleased to continue support of our Indigenous Nurse Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses undertaking postgraduate nursing studies at an Australian university or other accredited higher education institution.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

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

Closed

Open: 01/07/2024

Close: 31/08/2024

Open: 01/07/2025

Close: 31/08/2025

More

Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Health Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The program is a co-operative program between Australian Rotary Health, Rotary clubs, some State or Territory Governments and the Commonwealth Government. The object of this program is:
  • to provide a scholarship, which can be used to assist Indigenous students to under a course in a wide range of health related professions;
  • to assist students to gain an education which will in turn enable them to use this education for the benefit of other Indigenous people in some of our remote areas;
  • with the intention of training doctors to work amongst other Indigenous people, but the scope of the scheme has grown to permit the training, firstly of nurses, and now other health related professionals.

$2500 approx. total

1 Year

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

Closed

Open: 01/12/2024

Close: 21/02/2025

More

AFTRS First Nations Scholarships

Featured Promoted

The AFTRS First Nations Scholarships are awarded on the basis of creative excellence or equity. The scholarships are intended to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with the costs associated with higher education at AFTRS.
 
Each scholarship may contribute towards a range of purposes associated with the course such as relocation costs, study resources and other costs, at the school's discretion.
 
The value of this scholarship depends on what course of study you undertake. 

Value may vary

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 18/06/2025

Close: 17/11/2025

More

The Australian Dental Health Foundation Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Study Grants

Featured Promoted

The Australian Dental Health Foundation, supported by the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia (DHAA), is offering up to 3 Study Grants to students of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background who are undertaking a course of study that will lead to registration as a Dental Hygienist or Oral Health Therapist.
 
The grant offer students funding that may be used to cover costs of dental equipment, textbooks and to financially support students while they are on placements or living away from home.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

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

Closed

Open: 01/03/2024

Close: 31/05/2024

Open: 01/03/2025

Close: 31/05/2025

More

Bendigo Bank Indigenous Scholarship Program

Featured Promoted

Bendigo Bank are committed to supporting young indigenous Australians. Each year we award scholarships to first year tertiary students. You need to be studying at an Australian university, college or TAFE campus for the first time.

$10000 approx. total

2 Years

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

Closed

Open: 02/12/2024

Close: 02/02/2024

More

Keep updated

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive opportunities,
alerts and the latest updates from us.

Subscribe now

Aurora Education Foundation acknowledges and pays respects to the Traditional Custodians of the lands of Gadigal Country and Whadjuk Noongar Country where Aurora offices are located.

Aurora also acknowledges the Countries and ancestors of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, scholars, families and carers, staff, volunteers and Board Directors who partner with Aurora to achieve a society where First Peoples determine their own aspirations through education and lifelong learning. We acknowledge and pay respects to your Elders, past and present.