Indigenous Pathways Portal

Leonard Broom HDR Research Award

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...

$45000 approx. total

3 Years

2 scholarships offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 01/11/2025 2025-11-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/11/2025 2025-11-30T00:00:00+00:00

Thrive: Indigenous Scholarship

This Scholarship represents a unique opportunity for a suitable candidate to undertake a PhD (or equivalent degree by research). The successful candidate will be supported by an exceptional team of child and youth researchers based at the Transforming early Education and Child Health Research Ce...

$50000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

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

The Steglick Indigenous Women's Scholarship

Established in 2016 by a generous gift from the Steglick family, the Steglick Indigenous Women's Scholarship aims to enhance the educational and health services available to Indigenous communities in remote, rural and regional areas.The scholarship's purpose is to support Aboriginal and/o...

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

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

Tharawal Holistic Indigenist Metabolic Program

This PhD scholarship is based in a specialist metabolic program exclusively for adults of Aboriginal background provided within Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) in Campbelltown, NSW. This is a unique program where a specialist multidisciplinary team provides care for people with severe ...

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

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

UWS Pathways To Dreaming Indigenous Achievement Scholarship

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

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

Hawkesbury Foundation Aboriginal Nursing Scholarship

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 re...

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

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

School of Medicine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Accommodation Scholarship

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 acc...

$50000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Closed

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

DesignInc Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Architecture Scholarship

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 ...

$150000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Closed

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

Danny and Kathleen Gilbert Indigenous Scholarship in Law

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, includi...

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

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

Julie Evans Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Medical Students

Being in a position where I am able to support some philanthropic causes, I have decided to make a donation to an area in which I have an interest. As I live in Western Sydney, I wanted to support a cause in this area and chose the University. I strongly believe in the power of education to make ...

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

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

Indigenous Australians Psychology Honours Scholarship

This scholarship aims to encourage more Indigenous Australians to consider psychology as an accessible, valuable and rewarding career path.    This scholarship covers 50% of tuition fees for up to one year. 

Value may vary

1 Year

NSW

Closed

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

Indigenous Australians Psychology Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship aims to encourage more Indigenous Australians to consider psychology as an accessible, valuable and rewarding career path.    This scholarship covers 50% of tuition fees for up to three years. 

Value may vary

3 Years

NSW

Closed

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

Dean's Indigenous Master of Professional Psychology Scholarship

This scholarship covers 50% of tuition fees per session for up to two years (one year if full-time, two years if part-time) plus a paid internship with the Department of Communities and Justice at the conclusion of the scholarship. 

Value may vary

2 Years

NSW

Closed

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

Sydney Zoo Indigenous Scholarship

Sydney Zoo is the sponsor of three scholarships as part of its partnership with Western Sydney University, with two scholarships awarded to Indigenous students studying in a field associated with the zoo. 

$30000 approx. total

3 Years

2 scholarships offered

NSW

Closed

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

William Buck Indigenous Scholarship

William Buck aims to lessen the barriers that often hinder access to higher education, recognising the unique challenges Indigenous students often face in pursuing higher education, aiming to provide support that empowers and uplifts the aspirations of these students. 

$45000 approx. total

3 Years

NSW

Closed

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

Dean's Western Sydney Local Health District Master of Art Therapy Indigenous Scholarship

This scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees for up to two years.    Western Sydney Local Health District is committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to further develop their skills in Allied Health. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are ...

Value may vary

2 Years

NSW

Closed

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

Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships

The Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship Program provides up to $40,000 to new undergraduate and up to $20,000 to new postgraduate teacher education students.  In return for a scholarship, recipients need to teach in government schools or government-run early learning settings afte...

$40000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

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

Closed

Open: 17/11/2025 2025-11-17T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 12/01/2026 2026-01-12T00:00:00+00:00

Leah Armstrong Scholarship

The Leah Armstrong Scholarship program is designed to build and support a strong pipeline of educated and empowered First Nations women who are interested in working in economics, finance, business or community governance. The Scholarship honours the influence and outstanding achievement...

$60000 approx. total

3 Years

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

Closed

Close: 23/01/2026 2026-01-23T00:00:00+00:00

Charlie Perkins Scholarship

The Charlie Perkins Scholarship was launched in 2009 in memory of leader and activist Dr Charlie Perkins. The Charlie Perkins Trust partners with the Aurora Education Foundation to deliver the Charlie Perkins Scholarships to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in undertaking post...

Value may vary

3 Years

1 scholarship offered

Overseas

Open

Open: 13/10/2025 2025-10-13T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/01/2026 2026-01-30T00:00:00+00:00

Roberta Sykes Scholarship

The Roberta Sykes Scholarship provides supplementary financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander postgraduate students who wish to undertake full-time studies at any recognised overseas university. Roberta Sykes scholars must embody academic excellence and demonstrate a commitme...

$75000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

Overseas

Open

Open: 13/10/2025 2025-10-13T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/01/2026 2026-01-30T00:00:00+00:00