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Indigenous Australians Leading in Business MBA Scholarship

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USYD Business School is committed to addressing the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in senior leadership positions. This scholarship aims to accelerate the rate at which Indigenous Australians move into senior leadership roles within all forms of Australian enterprises.

The part-time MBA is ranked number 1 in Australia and has a strong focus on developing the personal and interpersonal skills required to lead in today's hyper-connected, global environment.

$69000 approx. total

4 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 06/05/2026 2026-05-06T00:00:00+00:00

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

Emmanuel College Indigenous Residential Scholarship

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This scholarship was established in 2021 to assist in living and accommodation costs for Indigenous students residing at Emmanuel College.

The value of this scholarship is up to $7,000.

$7000 approx. total

No Duration

QLD

Closed

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

Close: 27/02/2025 2025-02-27T00:00:00+00:00

Kev Carmody Residental Scholarship

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This scholarship supports Indigenous students experiencing financial hardship with the cost of residential fees at the Kev Carmody House.

This scholarship covers the cost of residency in a standard room at Kev Carmody House.

Value may vary

No Duration

QLD

Closed

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

Close: 27/02/2026 2026-02-27T00:00:00+00:00

Peter Høj and Mandy Thomas Indigenous Student Scholarship

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This scholarship aims to support the next generation of Indigenous students working to create change in their communities and in the world, and in a small, yet meaningful way to address historic inequity.

This scholarship covers the full cost of accommodation for a standard room at Kev Carmody House.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

QLD

Closed

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

Close: 27/02/2026 2026-02-27T00:00:00+00:00

Tracey Banivanua Mar Scholarship

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This scholarship was established to support a student undertaking a part time or full time Bachelor of Arts or Arts (Honours) student, who demonstrate similar qualities of Tracey Banivanua. to be a voice for 'their people:' communities and nations across the Pacific, women everywhere fighting for autonomy and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

VIC

Closed

Open: 06/10/2025 2025-10-06T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 26/01/2026 2026-01-26T00:00:00+00:00

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

The Gabrielle Gouch Scholarship

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This scholarship is to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science.

$1200 approx. total

2 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 17/07/2024 2024-07-17T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 05/03/2025 2025-03-05T00:00:00+00:00

Judge Ralph J Perdriau First Nations Scholarship for the Bachelor of Laws

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This scholarship supports First Nations students undertaking a Bachelor of Laws.
Offering $30,000 per year, for up to 5 years.

$150000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 01/07/2024 2024-07-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/09/2024 2024-09-30T00:00:00+00:00

The Lord's Taverners Seawind Catamaran Indigenous Scholarship

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The Lord Taverners Seawind Catamaran Indigenous Scholarship will support an Australian Indigenous student who is a resident in northern New South Wales and are overcoming disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed at university study (either undergraduate or postgraduate).

$15000 approx. total

3 Years

1 scholarship offered

NSW

Closed

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

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

Arcadia Landscape Architecture Indigenous Scholarship

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You'll receive a scholarship valued at $15,000 for three years paid in $2,500 instalments each semester.

$15000 approx. total

3 Years

QLD

Closed

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

Close: 19/03/2025 2025-03-19T00:00:00+00:00

John Renison Indigenous Scholarship

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This scholarship aims to support and encourage Indigenous Australian students to pursue an undergraduate study in a field of their choosing.

$8,000 per annum for the duration of your degree and also $14,000 towards accommodation for one year only.

$40000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Closed

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

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

Jessica King Scholarship

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Each year the School of Medicine and Psychology may offer an award known as the Jessica King Scholarship - with the aim of assisting an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student to undertake the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery program at ANU.

$100000 approx. total

4 Years

1 scholarship offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 01/02/2026 2026-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 28/02/2026 2026-02-28T00:00:00+00:00

MLS Indigenous - Practical Legal Training (PLT) Grant

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This grant is offered to Melbourne Law School Indigenous students who are in the final year of JD and are enrolled to Practical Legal Training (PLT).

$11000 approx. total

1 Semester

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 01/02/2024 2024-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 01/03/2024 2024-03-01T00:00:00+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

The Yakai Bursary

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Yakai means 'help' in Kaurna - this Bursary is a financial assistance payment which seeks to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in any program of study at the University of Adelaide.

Up to $5,000 can be awarded, it is judged on a case-by-case basis.

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

Closed

Open: 02/12/2024 2024-12-02T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 07/03/2025 2025-03-07T00:00:00+00:00

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This is a unique opportunity for Indigenous students and professionals considering postgraduate study overseas. The tour includes multi-week visits to prestigious institutions in Oxford, Cambridge and London. Study Tour participants have become part of a strong network of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peers. Many participants have returned from the Study Tour to soon pursue studies overseas, either immediately or in the future.

Over thirteen years, the Aurora Study Tour has:

Provided opportunities for over 200 talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to gain insights into the experience of undertaking postgraduate study at premier overseas institutions.
Seen 60% of participants go onto apply to study at the universities visited, with 93% being accepted.

Symposium and Study Tour Dates:

UK Study Tour 2026: 19 October - 8 November 2026 (dates subject to change, please allow a day on each side for domestic travel)
Symposium: Monday 15 June - Friday 19 June 2026

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

Overseas

Closed

Open: 06/10/2025 2025-10-06T00:00:00+00:00

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

First Nations Director Scholarship Program

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Participants will gain access to world-class governance education as well as culturally inclusive mentoring and workshop programs to build their network and professional skills as a director.
It includes:
- the AICD Foundations of Directorship for Indigenous Organisations course (three days) and an additional day-long workshop facilitated by AIGI;

- accommodation to attend the course in a capital city;

- reimbursement of travel costs up to $500 (exc. GST) to attend the course in a a capital city;

- mentoring with seasoned First Nations company directors;

- industry workshops with a focus on cultural empowerment and governance ecosystem awareness;

- facilitated peer learning and networking opportunities and;

- one year membership to the AICD.

Value may vary

1 Year

45 scholarships offered

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

Closed

Open: 01/07/2024 2024-07-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 25/08/2024 2024-08-25T00:00:00+00:00

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This scholarship covers the full cost of accommodation for a standard room at Kev Carmody House.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

QLD

Closed

Open: 09/09/2025

Close: 27/02/2026

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This scholarship aims to support and encourage Indigenous Australian students to pursue an undergraduate study in a field of their choosing.

$8,000 per annum for the duration of your degree and also $14,000 towards accommodation for one year only.

$40000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 07/01/2025

Close: 13/02/2025

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Up to $5,000 can be awarded, it is judged on a case-by-case basis.

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

Closed

Open: 02/12/2024

Close: 07/03/2025

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Over thirteen years, the Aurora Study Tour has:

Provided opportunities for over 200 talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to gain insights into the experience of undertaking postgraduate study at premier overseas institutions.
Seen 60% of participants go onto apply to study at the universities visited, with 93% being accepted.

Symposium and Study Tour Dates:

UK Study Tour 2026: 19 October - 8 November 2026 (dates subject to change, please allow a day on each side for domestic travel)
Symposium: Monday 15 June - Friday 19 June 2026

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

Overseas

Closed

Open: 06/10/2025

Close: 30/01/2026

First Nations Director Scholarship Program

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- accommodation to attend the course in a capital city;

- reimbursement of travel costs up to $500 (exc. GST) to attend the course in a a capital city;

- mentoring with seasoned First Nations company directors;

- industry workshops with a focus on cultural empowerment and governance ecosystem awareness;

- facilitated peer learning and networking opportunities and;

- one year membership to the AICD.

Value may vary

1 Year

45 scholarships offered

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

Closed

Open: 01/07/2024

Close: 25/08/2024

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