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Morey Learning Potential Fund Scholarship

Featured Promoted
This is a scholarship valued at $5,000 for up to one year, paid $2,500 per semester. 

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Open

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Morey Learning Potential Fund Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This Scholarship was established in 2018 by Sue Boyce to honour and assist Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal women attaining an education at QUT and to honour the family legacy of the late Alfred E. Morey.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Closed

Open: 16/01/2026

Close: 22/03/2026

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Morning Star Scholarship

Featured Promoted
This scholarship supports First Nations students studying Technical and Further Education Courses at CDU by providing financial assistance to help them achieve their education and career goals. 

$2500 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

NT

Closed

Open: 04/06/2025

Close: 25/07/2025

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Moya Crowe Memorial Scholarship

Featured Promoted
For many years in her later life, Moya Patricia Crowe was actively involved with the Tranby National Indigenous Education Centre in Glebe and from this involvement she gained a passion to support the education of Aboriginal People such that they in turn can take on leadership roles to support the development of their communities. 

$7000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 05/01/2026

Close: 04/02/2026

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MRS Indigenous Leadership Pathway Scholarship

Featured Promoted
A scholarship for Indigenous Australian and Torres Strait Islander students who show leadership potential who are intending to or currently live on campus at Monash Residential Services.
 

$14000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

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

Closed

Open: 07/01/2025

Close: 13/02/2025

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MTC Indigenous Relocation Scholarship

Featured Promoted
Moondani Toombadool Centre will be supporting Indigenous undergraduate or postgraduate student to assist with relocation costs or accommodation costs to begin their degree with Swinburne.
Scholarships will be awarded in a one-off payment and recipients must not be in receipt of or eligible for an ICAS scholarship or Relocation scholarship 

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

3 scholarships offered

NSW

Open

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Murdoch University Indigenous Engineering Pathway Scholarship

Featured Promoted
Murdoch University Indigenous Engineering Pathway Scholarship is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students seeking access to engineering study or careers via Bachelor of Engineering Technology.

$12000 approx. total

4 Years

5 scholarships offered

WA

Closed

Open: 05/10/2025

Close: 08/03/2026

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Nano Nagle Scholarship

Featured Promoted
Established by the Presentation Sisters, Queensland Congregation, to commemorate and honour the work of their founder Nano Nagle. The specific goal of these scholarships is to encourage the development of leadership skills of emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders through professional preparation during their studies. 

$4000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 01/08/2025

Close: 01/03/2026

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National Art School First People's Scholarship

Featured Promoted
Generously supported by a philanthropic donor alongside the National Art School, the NAS First People’s scholarship covers the full tuition fees for students entering the Bachelor of Fine Art program.

The Scholarship aims to provide young, aspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists the opportunity to pursue their studies under the guidance of some of Australia’s most influential artists.

Eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders students entering the Bachelor of Fine Art are encouraged to apply.

Two full tuition scholarships on offer each calendar year. Applications taken on a rolling basis for Semester 1 intake, with offers made in January.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

2 scholarships offered

NSW

Open

More

NBC Consultants Yolngu Scholarship

Featured Promoted
This scholarship provides financial support to First Nations Australian students who have shown determination towards their study, as well as improving career prospects. It will give recipients an incentive to strive and achieve excellence in their studies. 

$3000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

NT

Closed

Open: 04/06/2025

Close: 25/07/2025

More

Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship

Featured Promoted
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

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Ngalaya Bursaries and Grants

Featured Promoted

As a registered charity and the peak body for First Nations lawyers and law students in NSW/ACT, Ngalaya are committed to supporting the next generation of First Nations law-makers.

 

Ngalaya has funds available to support Indigenous law students with once-off bursaries or Ngalaya members with specific grants. Applications are always open, with priority given to individuals experiencing financial need. 

$1000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW, ACT

Open

More

Ngalaya First Nations Law Scholarship

Featured Promoted
The Ngalaya First Nations Law Scholarship was established by Ngalaya Indigenous Corporation, the peak body for First Nations lawyers and law students in NSW/ACT to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students pursuing a law degree in NSW and the ACT. The scholarship is available with support from Colin Biggers & Paisley, and the Australian Department of Health.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

NSW, ACT

Open

Open: 10/03/2026

More

Ngampa Aboriginal Student Scholarship

Featured Promoted
The Ngampa Aboriginal Student Scholarship will be available to Aboriginal students enrolled in their first or second year of any undergraduate program offered by UniSA.
 
Each scholarship is valued at up to $15,000 ($7,500 per year for two years for full-time students)

$15000 approx. total

2 Years

SA

Closed

Open: 20/01/2025

Close: 14/03/2025

More

Ngarara Willim Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship

Featured Promoted
The Ngarara Willim Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship provides assistance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander postgraduate by coursework students.

$3000 approx. total

1 Year

VIC

Open

Open: 18/05/2026

Close: 08/06/2026

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Ngupaiyiko Yammaliko Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This Scholarship was established in 2024 by Dr Sharlene Leroy-Dyer, Saltwater woman, with family ties to the Darug, Awabakal, Garigal and Wiradyuri peoples of NSW. Sharlene is an Aboriginal academic in the UQ Business School. Through this gift, Sharlene seeks to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to pursue their ambitions within business, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with a preferential focus on students enrolled or intending to enrol within the School of Business. Sharlene seeks to ensure that the financial commitment required to access higher education is not a barrier to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students striving to achieve their goals year after year. By making this donation, Dr Leroy-Dyer will be the first UQ Aboriginal academic to establish an endowed UQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship fund, inspiring others in academia and broader community to follow in her footsteps. The scholarship's name, Ngupaiyiko Yammaliko, means giving back in Awabakal language.

$4500 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 09/09/2025

Close: 27/02/2026

More

NHMRC Indigenous Internship Program

Featured Promoted
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) offers opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in an Undergraduate or Masters degree in a health or medical research related field to take up a (virtual) internship in the agency.
 
 

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

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

Open

Open: 23/10/2024

More

North Queensland Bulk Ports Marine Science Scholarship

Featured Promoted
A core value of the JCU/NQBP partnership is to provide the opportunity for high school students to study marine science at JCU. The funding will allow students to focus on achieving the most from their time with JCU, in addition to working closely with JCU and NQBP staff, as part of a mentorship program for potentially a successful career in the ports sector. Priority is given to Indigenous applicants and in addition to the $16,000 will pay for accommodation costs for QQBP work experience.

$15000 approx. total

3 Years

2 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 01/10/2024

Close: 10/01/2025

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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

NSW Health Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Postgraduate Scholarship

Featured Promoted
The Nursing and Midwifery Office want to support, empower and develop our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nursing and midwifery workforce. Postgraduate study is a chance to expand your knowledge into target areas that are particularly relevant to the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Postgraduate scholarships create leadership opportunities and increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives practising and participating at higher levels in the profession.

If you’re an Aboriginal person currently working as a registered nurse or registered midwife in the NSW public health system, a postgraduate scholarship of up to $10,000 is available to support your postgraduate study and help with educational expenses.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2024

Close: 23/02/2025

More

Morey Learning Potential Fund Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This is a scholarship valued at $5,000 for up to one year, paid $2,500 per semester. 

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Open

More

Morey Learning Potential Fund Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This Scholarship was established in 2018 by Sue Boyce to honour and assist Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal women attaining an education at QUT and to honour the family legacy of the late Alfred E. Morey.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Closed

Open: 16/01/2026

Close: 22/03/2026

More

Morning Star Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This scholarship supports First Nations students studying Technical and Further Education Courses at CDU by providing financial assistance to help them achieve their education and career goals. 

$2500 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

NT

Closed

Open: 04/06/2025

Close: 25/07/2025

More

Moya Crowe Memorial Scholarship

Featured Promoted

For many years in her later life, Moya Patricia Crowe was actively involved with the Tranby National Indigenous Education Centre in Glebe and from this involvement she gained a passion to support the education of Aboriginal People such that they in turn can take on leadership roles to support the development of their communities. 

$7000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 05/01/2026

Close: 04/02/2026

More

MRS Indigenous Leadership Pathway Scholarship

Featured Promoted

A scholarship for Indigenous Australian and Torres Strait Islander students who show leadership potential who are intending to or currently live on campus at Monash Residential Services.
 

$14000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

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

Closed

Open: 07/01/2025

Close: 13/02/2025

More

MTC Indigenous Relocation Scholarship

Featured Promoted

Moondani Toombadool Centre will be supporting Indigenous undergraduate or postgraduate student to assist with relocation costs or accommodation costs to begin their degree with Swinburne.
Scholarships will be awarded in a one-off payment and recipients must not be in receipt of or eligible for an ICAS scholarship or Relocation scholarship 

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

3 scholarships offered

NSW

Open

More

Murdoch University Indigenous Engineering Pathway Scholarship

Featured Promoted

Murdoch University Indigenous Engineering Pathway Scholarship is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students seeking access to engineering study or careers via Bachelor of Engineering Technology.

$12000 approx. total

4 Years

5 scholarships offered

WA

Closed

Open: 05/10/2025

Close: 08/03/2026

More

Nano Nagle Scholarship

Featured Promoted

Established by the Presentation Sisters, Queensland Congregation, to commemorate and honour the work of their founder Nano Nagle. The specific goal of these scholarships is to encourage the development of leadership skills of emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders through professional preparation during their studies. 

$4000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 01/08/2025

Close: 01/03/2026

More

National Art School First People's Scholarship

Featured Promoted

Generously supported by a philanthropic donor alongside the National Art School, the NAS First People’s scholarship covers the full tuition fees for students entering the Bachelor of Fine Art program.

The Scholarship aims to provide young, aspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists the opportunity to pursue their studies under the guidance of some of Australia’s most influential artists.

Eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders students entering the Bachelor of Fine Art are encouraged to apply.

Two full tuition scholarships on offer each calendar year. Applications taken on a rolling basis for Semester 1 intake, with offers made in January.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

2 scholarships offered

NSW

Open

More

NBC Consultants Yolngu Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This scholarship provides financial support to First Nations Australian students who have shown determination towards their study, as well as improving career prospects. It will give recipients an incentive to strive and achieve excellence in their studies. 

$3000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

NT

Closed

Open: 04/06/2025

Close: 25/07/2025

More

Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship

Featured Promoted

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

More

Ngalaya Bursaries and Grants

Featured Promoted

As a registered charity and the peak body for First Nations lawyers and law students in NSW/ACT, Ngalaya are committed to supporting the next generation of First Nations law-makers.

 

Ngalaya has funds available to support Indigenous law students with once-off bursaries or Ngalaya members with specific grants. Applications are always open, with priority given to individuals experiencing financial need. 

$1000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW, ACT

Open

More

Ngalaya First Nations Law Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The Ngalaya First Nations Law Scholarship was established by Ngalaya Indigenous Corporation, the peak body for First Nations lawyers and law students in NSW/ACT to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students pursuing a law degree in NSW and the ACT. The scholarship is available with support from Colin Biggers & Paisley, and the Australian Department of Health.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

NSW, ACT

Open

Open: 10/03/2026

More

Ngampa Aboriginal Student Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The Ngampa Aboriginal Student Scholarship will be available to Aboriginal students enrolled in their first or second year of any undergraduate program offered by UniSA.
 
Each scholarship is valued at up to $15,000 ($7,500 per year for two years for full-time students)

$15000 approx. total

2 Years

SA

Closed

Open: 20/01/2025

Close: 14/03/2025

More

Ngarara Willim Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The Ngarara Willim Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship provides assistance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander postgraduate by coursework students.

$3000 approx. total

1 Year

VIC

Open

Open: 18/05/2026

Close: 08/06/2026

More

Ngupaiyiko Yammaliko Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This Scholarship was established in 2024 by Dr Sharlene Leroy-Dyer, Saltwater woman, with family ties to the Darug, Awabakal, Garigal and Wiradyuri peoples of NSW. Sharlene is an Aboriginal academic in the UQ Business School. Through this gift, Sharlene seeks to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to pursue their ambitions within business, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with a preferential focus on students enrolled or intending to enrol within the School of Business. Sharlene seeks to ensure that the financial commitment required to access higher education is not a barrier to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students striving to achieve their goals year after year. By making this donation, Dr Leroy-Dyer will be the first UQ Aboriginal academic to establish an endowed UQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship fund, inspiring others in academia and broader community to follow in her footsteps. The scholarship's name, Ngupaiyiko Yammaliko, means giving back in Awabakal language.

$4500 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 09/09/2025

Close: 27/02/2026

More

NHMRC Indigenous Internship Program

Featured Promoted

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) offers opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in an Undergraduate or Masters degree in a health or medical research related field to take up a (virtual) internship in the agency.
 
 

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

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

Open

Open: 23/10/2024

More

North Queensland Bulk Ports Marine Science Scholarship

Featured Promoted

A core value of the JCU/NQBP partnership is to provide the opportunity for high school students to study marine science at JCU. The funding will allow students to focus on achieving the most from their time with JCU, in addition to working closely with JCU and NQBP staff, as part of a mentorship program for potentially a successful career in the ports sector. Priority is given to Indigenous applicants and in addition to the $16,000 will pay for accommodation costs for QQBP work experience.

$15000 approx. total

3 Years

2 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 01/10/2024

Close: 10/01/2025

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

NSW Health Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Postgraduate Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The Nursing and Midwifery Office want to support, empower and develop our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nursing and midwifery workforce. Postgraduate study is a chance to expand your knowledge into target areas that are particularly relevant to the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Postgraduate scholarships create leadership opportunities and increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives practising and participating at higher levels in the profession.

If you’re an Aboriginal person currently working as a registered nurse or registered midwife in the NSW public health system, a postgraduate scholarship of up to $10,000 is available to support your postgraduate study and help with educational expenses.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2024

Close: 23/02/2025

More

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