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Leonard Broom HDR Research Award

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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

Not opened yet

Open: 01/11/2026 2026-11-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/11/2026 2026-11-30T00:00:00+00:00

Liberty First Nations Scholarship

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This Scholarship is for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student in an undergraduate business, accounting or commerce degree who can demonstrate circumstances which impact their study. It is valued at up to $50,000 for up to five years.

$50000 approx. total

5 Years

VIC

Open

LK Law Scholarship Program

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The purpose of the LK Law Scholarship is to empower and support two master’s student to undertake research work within the Wardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity Theme at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). This $10,000 scholarship offers a unique and flexible placement opportunity to work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers, fostering collaboration and enhancing cultural understanding. Tailored to the recipient’s interests and studies, the scholarship provides the chance to engage in innovative research projects that contribute to meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Wardliparingga, offers a flexible and culturally respectful working environment. Awarded to each recipient for one year, this experience will enable the recipient to gain invaluable skills, broaden their professional networks, and help advance knowledge that respects and uplifts Indigenous voices.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

2 scholarships offered

Closed

Open: 19/08/2024 2024-08-19T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 25/10/2024 2024-10-25T00:00:00+00:00

Lochrie Indigenous Australian Education Scholarship

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This scholarship supports Indigenous Australian students in the Master of Teaching or undertaking research in Indigenous Education, with up to $6000 per year over the two-year duration of the course

$12000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 01/10/2024 2024-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 03/01/2025 2025-01-03T00:00:00+00:00

Lorna Lippmann Memorial Scholarship

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Established by the Lippmann family in her memory, the Lorna Lippmann Memorial Scholarship celebrates and recognises the contribution Lorna made to the Indigenous Australian community and Monash University, particularly as Co-Director of the Monash Indigenous Research Centre.

$6000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

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

Open

Ma & Morley Scholarship Program - Category: Indigenous

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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 2026-07-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 06/09/2026 2026-09-06T00:00:00+00:00

Maev O'Collins Scholarship

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Emeritus Professor Ellen Maev O'Collins established this endowed scholarship in 2015 to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking health sciences and social work studies - she greatly serviced the people of Papua New Guinea with her studies and work in her career.

$3500 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 01/08/2025 2025-08-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 01/03/2026 2026-03-01T00:00:00+00:00

Magabala Creative Development Scholarships

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The Magabala Creative Development Scholarships support professional development activities relating to writing, illustration and storytelling, which may result in a manuscript for potential publication.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait storytellers, writers and illustrators and artists of any genre are eligible to apply - proposals are welcomed from both emerging and established creators.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

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

Open

Magabala Fellowship

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This is a mid-career Fcholarship to allow an author to work on a current manuscript. This Fellowship is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytellers and writers who have previously published at least two books. Magabala welcomes submissions of junior, young adult and adult fiction, poetry and memoir (please note that children's picture book manuscripts are ineligible).

Manuscripts may be in English, Aboriginal English, an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander language, or a combination of these, including a bilingual text.

Magabala Books reserves the first right of refusal to publish the work. The Fellowship payment is separate to a publishing contract.

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

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

Open

Malcolm Stewart Scholarship

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The objective of this scholarship is to encourage students to continue with tertiary education and to study their own culture and history.

Value may vary

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

ACT

Open

Marcus Oldham Indigenous Scholarship

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The Marcus Oldham Indigenous Scholarships are provided by Alan Blackburn, former lecturer at Marcus Oldham College. Alan is a highly respected member of the College community having lectured in Accounting and Finance for 24 years. The Marcus Oldham Indigenous Scholarships are to provide support for Indigenous Australians to access all Marcus courses.

$25000 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

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

Closed

Open: 05/01/2026 2026-01-05T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 08/02/2026 2026-02-08T00:00:00+00:00

Margaret and John Crutch Indigenous Midwifery Scholarship

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The Margaret and John Crutch Indigenous Midwifery Scholarship has been established in the memory of Margaret and John Crutch.

Students that live on-campus will also be eligible for on-campus accommodation costs up to a maximum of $12,000 per annum. You must apply directly to Monash Residential Services (MRS) for on-campus accommodation.

$18000 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

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

Closed

Open: 07/01/2025 2025-01-07T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 13/02/2025 2025-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Margaret Douglas Medical Scholarship

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Bond University is committed to providing opportunities in tertiary education for Indigenous Australians, including an Indigenous pathway into its Medical Program, which comprises of a Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine.

50% of your school fees will be covered.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

QLD

Closed

Open: 09/01/2025 2025-01-09T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 23/01/2025 2025-01-23T00:00:00+00:00

Margaret Ida Howie Scholarships

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Awards from the Margaret Ida Howie Fund are made to Indigenous Australian women in New South Wales who are undertaking tertiary study.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Open

Mary MacKillop Scholarship

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Established by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Queensland, through Australian Catholic University, to commemorate and honour the work of their foundress Mary MacKillop. This scholarship recognises and rewards undergraduate ACU students who can demonstrate support and involvement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

$4000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Not opened yet

Open: 01/08/2026 2026-08-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 01/03/2027 2027-03-01T00:00:00+00:00

Mary MacKillop Today First Nations Tertiary Scholarship

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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.

$5000 approx. total

4 Years

VIC

Closed

Open: 10/06/2026 2026-06-10T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 08/07/2026 2026-07-08T00:00:00+00:00

Master of Finance and Investment Management Indigenous Leaders Tuition Fee Reduction Scholarship

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This scholarship encourages and support Australian Indigenous students to study the Master of Finance and Investment Management, equipping them with advanced finance and investment skills to contribute positively to their communities.

$20000 approx. total

1 Semester

QLD

Closed

Open: 01/10/2025 2025-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 01/06/2026 2026-06-01T00:00:00+00:00

Mayor of Lismore Scholarship

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Lismore City Council has been supporting students who live in the Lismore Local Government area for many years by offering the Mayor of Lismore Scholarships. There are three Scholarships on offer for students studying an undergraduate degree at Southern Cross University's Lismore campus.

Please note that preference may be given, but not limited to, students who have demonstrated achievement under conditions of disadvantage.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

3 scholarships offered

NSW

Closed

Open: 14/01/2026 2026-01-14T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 15/02/2026 2026-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

MBA Student Scholarship - Indigenous

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This Scholarship covers up to 25% of your tuition fees.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

2 scholarships offered

QLD

Not opened yet

Open: 01/08/2026 2026-08-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/11/2026 2026-11-30T00:00:00+00:00

McColl Family Medical Scholarship

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This Scholarship is maintained by the income from a gift of $50,000 by the McColl Family.

$4500 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Not opened yet

Open: 01/09/2026 2026-09-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 01/02/2027 2027-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

Leonard Broom HDR Research Award

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$45000 approx. total

3 Years

2 scholarships offered

ACT

Not opened yet

Open: 01/11/2026

Close: 30/11/2026

Liberty First Nations Scholarship

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$50000 approx. total

5 Years

VIC

Open

LK Law Scholarship Program

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$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

2 scholarships offered

Closed

Open: 19/08/2024

Close: 25/10/2024

Lochrie Indigenous Australian Education Scholarship

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This scholarship supports Indigenous Australian students in the Master of Teaching or undertaking research in Indigenous Education, with up to $6000 per year over the two-year duration of the course

$12000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 01/10/2024

Close: 03/01/2025

Lorna Lippmann Memorial Scholarship

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$6000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

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

Open

Ma & Morley Scholarship Program - Category: Indigenous

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$50000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

6 scholarships offered

NSW

Open

Open: 01/07/2026

Close: 06/09/2026

Maev O'Collins Scholarship

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$3500 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 01/08/2025

Close: 01/03/2026

Magabala Creative Development Scholarships

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$5000 approx. total

1 Year

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

Open

Magabala Fellowship

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Manuscripts may be in English, Aboriginal English, an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander language, or a combination of these, including a bilingual text.

Magabala Books reserves the first right of refusal to publish the work. The Fellowship payment is separate to a publishing contract.

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

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

Open

Malcolm Stewart Scholarship

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The objective of this scholarship is to encourage students to continue with tertiary education and to study their own culture and history.

Value may vary

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

ACT

Open

Marcus Oldham Indigenous Scholarship

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$25000 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

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

Closed

Open: 05/01/2026

Close: 08/02/2026

Margaret and John Crutch Indigenous Midwifery Scholarship

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$18000 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

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

Closed

Open: 07/01/2025

Close: 13/02/2025

Margaret Douglas Medical Scholarship

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50% of your school fees will be covered.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

QLD

Closed

Open: 09/01/2025

Close: 23/01/2025

Margaret Ida Howie Scholarships

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Awards from the Margaret Ida Howie Fund are made to Indigenous Australian women in New South Wales who are undertaking tertiary study.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Open

Mary MacKillop Scholarship

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$4000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Not opened yet

Open: 01/08/2026

Close: 01/03/2027

Mary MacKillop Today First Nations Tertiary Scholarship

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$5000 approx. total

4 Years

VIC

Closed

Open: 10/06/2026

Close: 08/07/2026

Master of Finance and Investment Management Indigenous Leaders Tuition Fee Reduction Scholarship

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$20000 approx. total

1 Semester

QLD

Closed

Open: 01/10/2025

Close: 01/06/2026

Mayor of Lismore Scholarship

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Please note that preference may be given, but not limited to, students who have demonstrated achievement under conditions of disadvantage.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

3 scholarships offered

NSW

Closed

Open: 14/01/2026

Close: 15/02/2026

MBA Student Scholarship - Indigenous

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This Scholarship covers up to 25% of your tuition fees.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

2 scholarships offered

QLD

Not opened yet

Open: 01/08/2026

Close: 30/11/2026

McColl Family Medical Scholarship

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This Scholarship is maintained by the income from a gift of $50,000 by the McColl Family.

$4500 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Not opened yet

Open: 01/09/2026

Close: 01/02/2027

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