This scholarship is provided by the friends of Charles Sturt University, the many service organisations, individuals and corporations throughout our region who give generously via the Charles Sturt University Foundation Trust in support of the University and its students. Their gifts allow Charles Sturt University to offer more than 200 Foundation scholarships each year to students across the campuses of CSU.

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

Open: 06/01/2026

Close: 20/01/2026

Ear, nose and throat surgeon Bal Krishan has practised in Wagga Wagga for more than four decades. A supporter of higher education and healthcare in regional Australia, Dr Krishan made a substantial donation to the CSU Foundation Trust in 2008. This donation enabled the creation of this scholarship for Indigenous students enrolled full-time in a course on Wagga Wagga Campus.

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

Open: 21/01/2026

Close: 04/02/2026

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is the national professional organisation for the Australian library and information services sector. Together we seek to empower the profession through the development, promotion and delivery of quality library and information services to the nation, through leadership, advocacy and mutual professional support. This scholarship supports Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander School of Information Studies students to gain ALIA Accredited Library and Information Science qualifications.

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 04/02/2026

Thomas Scahill was the first member of his family to go to university, and it opened his eyes up to a much bigger world. Originally studying Dentistry in Australia, he subsequently went to the United Kingdom to further his experience. Whilst there, the opportunity arose for him to engage in further study, and he subsequently became a Fellow of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons. On return to Australia he was invited to become involved with the Clinical school, and commenced lecturing around Australia, America and the South Pacific Islands. Tom was passionate about education as well as the opportunities it afforded, to such an extent he was able to convince his wife Elizabeth to enrol in a Bachelor Degree. He was an avid reader, and a great talker (‘but tell me a dentist who isn’t!’ his wife Elizabeth notes) as well as a firm believer that if you are going to do something, then you’d better do it well.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 05/01/2026

Close: 04/02/2026

Wagga Wagga Local Aboriginal Land Council’s (LALC) aim is the spiritual healing of youth through talking about nutrition, lifestyle, culture and community awareness. It also creates a place where young people can come and feel safe and have good people around them watching out for them. The LALC focuses on education and this scholarship aims to help local Aboriginal youth pursue their higher education goals.

$3000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

Open: 22/12/2025

Close: 20/01/2026

"CPA Australia offers up to five scholarships annually for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The scholarship will assist recipients to meet the educational requirements needed to attain CPA status.

Scholarship recipients will be exempt from all CPA Program subject fees and a full three (3) years of Associate (ASA) level membership fees will be waived. The scholarships will be awarded each January and July to the best-qualified applicants based on their tertiary academic results.

Scholarships are effective from the date awarded and will be tenable for six years, subject to satisfactory progress by the recipient towards the completion of CPA Program. The scholarship does not require the recipient to render any service to the donor. However we would encourage and can facilitate you sharing your story to inspire others, if you are agreeable."

Value may vary

3 Years

5 scholarships offered

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

Closed

Open: 01/01/2024

Close: 31/12/2024

Open: 01/01/2025

Close: 31/12/2025

The scholarships are available for Australian *Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students of the University of South Australia and Flinders University who are enrolled full-time or part-time in a postgraduate or Medical degree and are permanent residents of South Australia. The scholarship is also available to students undertaking the Flinders University Doctor of Medicine in Darwin through the Northern Territory Medical Program (NTMP), or equivalent medicine program.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

Closed

Open: 20/01/2025

Close: 14/03/2025

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

Open: 14/01/2025

Close: 01/07/2026

John Monash Scholarships recognise excellence and leadership, and celebrate one of Australia’s finest leaders: General Sir John Monash. Scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding Australian graduates to support them with post graduate study at the world’s best universities. Successful applicants have demonstrated excellence in their field, leadership potential, and are motivated to contribute to a better Australia.

The John Monash Scholarships are not limited by age, gender, academic field of study or choice of overseas university.

The first group of John Monash Scholars was selected in 2004, since then the alumni has grown to 215 Scholars and the John Monash Scholarship has become one of Australia’s most important postgraduate scholarship programmes. The Foundation and Scholarships are proudly supported by the Australian Government, private sector organisations, universities and individuals.

$100000 approx. total

3 Years

10 scholarships offered

Overseas

Closed

Open: 01/05/2026

Close: 30/06/2026

A generous donation from Flinders University graduate Erica Jolly, a Companion of the University, has enabled the establishment of the Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary. The bursary has been established to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake a higher education course, specifically in the field of education, including special education.

$500 approx. total

1 Semester

SA

Closed

Open: 15/12/2025

Close: 02/04/2026

A generous donation by Ms Fij Miller has enabled the establishment of the Fij Miller Indigenous Bursary. This bursary has been established to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake higher education study. Subject to the availability of funds, one bursary will be awarded annually.

$1700 approx. total

1 Semester

1 scholarship offered

SA

Closed

Open: 15/12/2025

Close: 02/04/2026

The Professor Ross Kalucy Indigenous Well-Being Scholarship was established in 2012. The scholarship is intended to support the retention and successful graduation of indigenous students with a particular focus on increasing capacity in the area of mental health/social and emotional well-being.

$1000 approx. total

1 Year

SA

Closed

Open: 15/12/2025

Close: 02/04/2026

The Professor Michael Kidd AM Scholarship has been established in perpetuity to support the retention and successful graduation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as health professionals.

$2500 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

SA

Closed

Open: 15/12/2025

Close: 13/03/2026

A generous donation from the Sophia Fund, has enabled the establishment of the Sophia Fund Indigenous Bursaries. They have been established to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake a higher education course.

$500 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

SA

Closed

Open: 11/12/2024

Close: 19/03/2025

This scholarship promotes Indigenous Australian studies by supporting the education of Indigenous Australian people in study relating to the life and works of Oodgeroo Noonuccal.
 
Postgraduate scholarship of $10,000 to be offered annually
Undergraduate scholarship of $7500 to offered annually 
 

$10000 approx. total

No Duration

2 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 19/01/2026

Close: 22/03/2026

A suite of bursaries for Indigenous Australian students.

$15000 approx. total

1 Year

25 scholarships offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 01/01/2026

Close: 08/03/2026

Featured Promoted
These bursaries are awarded annually by the Riawunna Centre, which provides a culturally welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to meet, study and access academic and pastoral support and assistance.

$1000 approx. total

1 Semester

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025

Close: 30/06/2025

This bursary is awarded annually by the Riawunna Centre, which provides a welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to meet, study and access academic and pastoral support and assistance.
 
These are funded through the Federal Government's Indigenous Student Success Program (ISSP).

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025

Close: 30/06/2025

This bursary is awarded annually by the Riawunna Centre, which provides a welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to meet, study and access academic and pastoral support and assistance.
 
Funded through the Federal Government's Indigenous Student Success Program (ISSP).

$20000 approx. total

4 Years

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025

Close: 30/06/2025

The tunapri rrala Scholarship for Tasmanian Aboriginal Students is offered by the University of Tasmania to recognise and reward high academic achievement and commitment to tertiary studies as well as demonstrated evidence of leadership and involvement in the Tasmanian Aboriginal community. ‘tunapri rrala’ means 'strong knowledge' in Palawa Kani language.

$30000 approx. total

3 Years

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025

Close: 30/06/2025

This scholarship is provided by the friends of Charles Sturt University, the many service organisations, individuals and corporations throughout our region who give generously via the Charles Sturt University Foundation Trust in support of the University and its students. Their gifts allow Charles Sturt University to offer more than 200 Foundation scholarships each year to students across the campuses of CSU.

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

Open: 06/01/2026

Close: 20/01/2026

Ear, nose and throat surgeon Bal Krishan has practised in Wagga Wagga for more than four decades. A supporter of higher education and healthcare in regional Australia, Dr Krishan made a substantial donation to the CSU Foundation Trust in 2008. This donation enabled the creation of this scholarship for Indigenous students enrolled full-time in a course on Wagga Wagga Campus.

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

Open: 21/01/2026

Close: 04/02/2026

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is the national professional organisation for the Australian library and information services sector. Together we seek to empower the profession through the development, promotion and delivery of quality library and information services to the nation, through leadership, advocacy and mutual professional support. This scholarship supports Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander School of Information Studies students to gain ALIA Accredited Library and Information Science qualifications.

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 04/02/2026

Thomas Scahill was the first member of his family to go to university, and it opened his eyes up to a much bigger world. Originally studying Dentistry in Australia, he subsequently went to the United Kingdom to further his experience. Whilst there, the opportunity arose for him to engage in further study, and he subsequently became a Fellow of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons. On return to Australia he was invited to become involved with the Clinical school, and commenced lecturing around Australia, America and the South Pacific Islands. Tom was passionate about education as well as the opportunities it afforded, to such an extent he was able to convince his wife Elizabeth to enrol in a Bachelor Degree. He was an avid reader, and a great talker (‘but tell me a dentist who isn’t!’ his wife Elizabeth notes) as well as a firm believer that if you are going to do something, then you’d better do it well.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 05/01/2026

Close: 04/02/2026

Wagga Wagga Local Aboriginal Land Council’s (LALC) aim is the spiritual healing of youth through talking about nutrition, lifestyle, culture and community awareness. It also creates a place where young people can come and feel safe and have good people around them watching out for them. The LALC focuses on education and this scholarship aims to help local Aboriginal youth pursue their higher education goals.

$3000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

Open: 22/12/2025

Close: 20/01/2026

"CPA Australia offers up to five scholarships annually for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The scholarship will assist recipients to meet the educational requirements needed to attain CPA status.

Scholarship recipients will be exempt from all CPA Program subject fees and a full three (3) years of Associate (ASA) level membership fees will be waived. The scholarships will be awarded each January and July to the best-qualified applicants based on their tertiary academic results.

Scholarships are effective from the date awarded and will be tenable for six years, subject to satisfactory progress by the recipient towards the completion of CPA Program. The scholarship does not require the recipient to render any service to the donor. However we would encourage and can facilitate you sharing your story to inspire others, if you are agreeable."

Value may vary

3 Years

5 scholarships offered

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

Closed

Open: 01/01/2024

Close: 31/12/2024

Open: 01/01/2025

Close: 31/12/2025

The scholarships are available for Australian *Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students of the University of South Australia and Flinders University who are enrolled full-time or part-time in a postgraduate or Medical degree and are permanent residents of South Australia. The scholarship is also available to students undertaking the Flinders University Doctor of Medicine in Darwin through the Northern Territory Medical Program (NTMP), or equivalent medicine program.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

Closed

Open: 20/01/2025

Close: 14/03/2025

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

Open: 14/01/2025

Close: 01/07/2026

John Monash Scholarships recognise excellence and leadership, and celebrate one of Australia’s finest leaders: General Sir John Monash. Scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding Australian graduates to support them with post graduate study at the world’s best universities. Successful applicants have demonstrated excellence in their field, leadership potential, and are motivated to contribute to a better Australia.

The John Monash Scholarships are not limited by age, gender, academic field of study or choice of overseas university.

The first group of John Monash Scholars was selected in 2004, since then the alumni has grown to 215 Scholars and the John Monash Scholarship has become one of Australia’s most important postgraduate scholarship programmes. The Foundation and Scholarships are proudly supported by the Australian Government, private sector organisations, universities and individuals.

$100000 approx. total

3 Years

10 scholarships offered

Overseas

Closed

Open: 01/05/2026

Close: 30/06/2026

A generous donation from Flinders University graduate Erica Jolly, a Companion of the University, has enabled the establishment of the Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary. The bursary has been established to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake a higher education course, specifically in the field of education, including special education.

$500 approx. total

1 Semester

SA

Closed

Open: 15/12/2025

Close: 02/04/2026

A generous donation by Ms Fij Miller has enabled the establishment of the Fij Miller Indigenous Bursary. This bursary has been established to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake higher education study. Subject to the availability of funds, one bursary will be awarded annually.

$1700 approx. total

1 Semester

1 scholarship offered

SA

Closed

Open: 15/12/2025

Close: 02/04/2026

The Professor Ross Kalucy Indigenous Well-Being Scholarship was established in 2012. The scholarship is intended to support the retention and successful graduation of indigenous students with a particular focus on increasing capacity in the area of mental health/social and emotional well-being.

$1000 approx. total

1 Year

SA

Closed

Open: 15/12/2025

Close: 02/04/2026

The Professor Michael Kidd AM Scholarship has been established in perpetuity to support the retention and successful graduation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as health professionals.

$2500 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

SA

Closed

Open: 15/12/2025

Close: 13/03/2026

A generous donation from the Sophia Fund, has enabled the establishment of the Sophia Fund Indigenous Bursaries. They have been established to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake a higher education course.

$500 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

SA

Closed

Open: 11/12/2024

Close: 19/03/2025

This scholarship promotes Indigenous Australian studies by supporting the education of Indigenous Australian people in study relating to the life and works of Oodgeroo Noonuccal.
 
Postgraduate scholarship of $10,000 to be offered annually
Undergraduate scholarship of $7500 to offered annually 
 

$10000 approx. total

No Duration

2 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 19/01/2026

Close: 22/03/2026

A suite of bursaries for Indigenous Australian students.

$15000 approx. total

1 Year

25 scholarships offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 01/01/2026

Close: 08/03/2026

Featured Promoted

These bursaries are awarded annually by the Riawunna Centre, which provides a culturally welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to meet, study and access academic and pastoral support and assistance.

$1000 approx. total

1 Semester

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025

Close: 30/06/2025

This bursary is awarded annually by the Riawunna Centre, which provides a welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to meet, study and access academic and pastoral support and assistance.
 
These are funded through the Federal Government's Indigenous Student Success Program (ISSP).

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025

Close: 30/06/2025

This bursary is awarded annually by the Riawunna Centre, which provides a welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to meet, study and access academic and pastoral support and assistance.
 
Funded through the Federal Government's Indigenous Student Success Program (ISSP).

$20000 approx. total

4 Years

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025

Close: 30/06/2025

The tunapri rrala Scholarship for Tasmanian Aboriginal Students is offered by the University of Tasmania to recognise and reward high academic achievement and commitment to tertiary studies as well as demonstrated evidence of leadership and involvement in the Tasmanian Aboriginal community. ‘tunapri rrala’ means 'strong knowledge' in Palawa Kani language.

$30000 approx. total

3 Years

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025

Close: 30/06/2025

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