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The First Nations Australians Planning Program Scholarship has been developed by the Government of Western Australia through the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) to embed caring for Country within the State's land use planning system. The Scholarship is a DPLH initiative to support and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students into land use planning roles within the Department.
$120000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
WA
Closed
Open: 21/01/2026
Close: 25/02/2026
This scholarship value is $37,510 p.a (2022) for three years for a Doctoral degree; or two years for a Research Masters. In addition, candidates will be eligible to apply to Research Services for an additional $7,000.00 per year for cultural supervision and/or mentoring.
$112500 approx. total
3 Years
10 scholarships offered
NSW
Open
o Musical encounters, networks or exchange in the Oceanic region
o regional musical practices (especially Indigenous, Pasifika, or migrant practices)
o Histories of major and minor cultural institutions, ensembles or musical movements
$111000 approx. total
3 Years
2 scholarships offered
NSW
Closed
Open: 05/03/2025
Close: 20/03/2025
The Scholarship is a full two year Master of Public Health (Extension) scholarship offered to outstanding Indigenous candidates to be trained to conduct research under the supervision of experienced academics affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health at UNSW.
All students will be provided with training in First Nations specific research methodology ensuring that students are both supported and provided with the tools needed to complete their project. They will also be provided with mentoring from existing First Nations Black Dog Institute staff.
The Scholarship includes:
- a stipend of $50,291 (2024 indexed rate) per year for a maximum of 2 years based on satisfactory progress;
- a Career Development Fund of $10,000 ($5,000 per annum for 2 years);
- access to a comprehensive First Nations specific Research Training and Career Development program and;
- access to training in First Nations specific research methodology and mentoring.
$110580 approx. total
Duration of the Program
NSW
Closed
Open: 01/11/2024
Close: 24/02/2025
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
Open
Open: 01/05/2026
Close: 30/06/2026
$100000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
20 scholarships offered
VIC
Closed
Open: 01/05/2025
Close: 31/10/2025
$100000 approx. total
4 Years
1 scholarship offered
ACT
Closed
Open: 01/02/2026
Close: 28/02/2026
This project will investigate ecoacoustics through the perspective of traditional land management practices. With events like the Black Summer wildfires increasing in frequency and severity, there are calls for land management practices to better incorporate Traditional Ecological Knowledge (e.g. cultural burning). This project will apply acoustic metrics to investigate how traditional land management practices influence the condition of ecosystems and faunal communities. The specific aims of this project will be guided by the student's interest.
This project is supported by an ARC Industry Fellowship, in partnership with Bush Heritage Australia.
You'll receive a stipend of $32,192 per annum for a maximum duration of three and a half years while undertaking a QUT PhD. The duration includes an extension of up to six months if approved for your candidature. This is a full-time, tax-exempt rate which will index annually.
You will receive a tuition fee offset, covering the cost of your tuition fees for the first four full-time equivalent years of your doctoral studies.
As a Scholarship recipient, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of leading researchers, to undertake your own innovative research in and across the field.
$96576 approx. total
3 Years
QLD
Open
The Snow Scholarship is one of Australia’s most generous and transformative undergraduate programs, designed predominantly to support students in Canberra and regional or rural NSW who face barriers to higher education.
Each Snow Scholarship is valued at up to $30,000 per year, providing residential, academic and wellbeing support to help you focus on your future:
* on-campus accommodation for up to 52 weeks each year (valued at approx. $15,000)
* an annual stipend of over $9,000 to help with everyday living costs like food, transport and study supplies
* tutoring and academic support, provided on top of your regular course
* health and wellbeing services, including GP visits, psychological counselling, and a gym or sporting membership
* skill-building programs, including mental health first aid training, financial literacy, cultural awareness training, and support to help you land your first job
* travel and relocation support.
$90000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
16 scholarships offered
Open
$87500 approx. total
3 Years
NSW
Closed
Open: 03/03/2025
Close: 07/03/2025
Offering $20,000 per annum.
$80000 approx. total
4 Years
NSW
Open
$79940 approx. total
4 Years
1 scholarship offered
VIC
Open
$69000 approx. total
4 Years
NSW
Closed
Open: 06/05/2026
Close: 01/06/2026
$62500 approx. total
Duration of the Program
1 scholarship offered
ACT
Open
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: 01/07/2025
$60000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
6 scholarships offered
ACT
Open
$60000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
3 scholarships offered
VIC
Closed
Open: 20/11/2024
Close: 30/01/2025
$60000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
1 scholarship offered
Overseas
Not opened yet
Open: 16/06/2026
Close: 01/10/2026
The H&H Group Indigenous Scholarship aims to support students during their studies by offering mentoring and a secure employment pathway. This program is designed to share access to many areas of our business, creating an immersive experience to build skills and capabilities for students as they navigate towards paid employment in their chosen field.
This Scholarship offers up to $20,000 per year to assist with study and living expenses, participation in a mentoring program provided by H&H Group, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities and/or paid work experience at H&H Group and a full-time, paid graduate position for 12 months at H&H Group upon completion of your program.
$60000 approx. total
3 Years
VIC
Open
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 achievements of Leah Armstrong, a Torres Strait Islander woman whose career has transformed Indigenous economic empowerment nationally through business leadership, governance excellence and long-standing advocacy for equitable participation.
The Scholarship provides scholarships worth up to $20,000 per year for up to three years to First Nations women studying or looking to study at a tertiary level in a wide range of study areas, including economics, finance, business or community governance.
$60000 approx. total
3 Years
NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT, Overseas
Closed
Open: 24/11/2025
Close: 23/01/2026
The First Nations Australians Planning Program Scholarship has been developed by the Government of Western Australia through the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) to embed caring for Country within the State's land use planning system. The Scholarship is a DPLH initiative to support and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students into land use planning roles within the Department.
$120000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
WA
Closed
Open: 21/01/2026
Close: 25/02/2026
This scholarship value is $37,510 p.a (2022) for three years for a Doctoral degree; or two years for a Research Masters. In addition, candidates will be eligible to apply to Research Services for an additional $7,000.00 per year for cultural supervision and/or mentoring.
$112500 approx. total
3 Years
10 scholarships offered
NSW
Open
o Musical encounters, networks or exchange in the Oceanic region
o regional musical practices (especially Indigenous, Pasifika, or migrant practices)
o Histories of major and minor cultural institutions, ensembles or musical movements
$111000 approx. total
3 Years
2 scholarships offered
NSW
Closed
Open: 05/03/2025
Close: 20/03/2025
The Scholarship is a full two year Master of Public Health (Extension) scholarship offered to outstanding Indigenous candidates to be trained to conduct research under the supervision of experienced academics affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health at UNSW.
All students will be provided with training in First Nations specific research methodology ensuring that students are both supported and provided with the tools needed to complete their project. They will also be provided with mentoring from existing First Nations Black Dog Institute staff.
The Scholarship includes:
- a stipend of $50,291 (2024 indexed rate) per year for a maximum of 2 years based on satisfactory progress;
- a Career Development Fund of $10,000 ($5,000 per annum for 2 years);
- access to a comprehensive First Nations specific Research Training and Career Development program and;
- access to training in First Nations specific research methodology and mentoring.
$110580 approx. total
Duration of the Program
NSW
Closed
Open: 01/11/2024
Close: 24/02/2025
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
Open
Open: 01/05/2026
Close: 30/06/2026
$100000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
20 scholarships offered
VIC
Closed
Open: 01/05/2025
Close: 31/10/2025
$100000 approx. total
4 Years
1 scholarship offered
ACT
Closed
Open: 01/02/2026
Close: 28/02/2026
This project will investigate ecoacoustics through the perspective of traditional land management practices. With events like the Black Summer wildfires increasing in frequency and severity, there are calls for land management practices to better incorporate Traditional Ecological Knowledge (e.g. cultural burning). This project will apply acoustic metrics to investigate how traditional land management practices influence the condition of ecosystems and faunal communities. The specific aims of this project will be guided by the student's interest.
This project is supported by an ARC Industry Fellowship, in partnership with Bush Heritage Australia.
You'll receive a stipend of $32,192 per annum for a maximum duration of three and a half years while undertaking a QUT PhD. The duration includes an extension of up to six months if approved for your candidature. This is a full-time, tax-exempt rate which will index annually.
You will receive a tuition fee offset, covering the cost of your tuition fees for the first four full-time equivalent years of your doctoral studies.
As a Scholarship recipient, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of leading researchers, to undertake your own innovative research in and across the field.
$96576 approx. total
3 Years
QLD
Open
The Snow Scholarship is one of Australia’s most generous and transformative undergraduate programs, designed predominantly to support students in Canberra and regional or rural NSW who face barriers to higher education.
Each Snow Scholarship is valued at up to $30,000 per year, providing residential, academic and wellbeing support to help you focus on your future:
* on-campus accommodation for up to 52 weeks each year (valued at approx. $15,000)
* an annual stipend of over $9,000 to help with everyday living costs like food, transport and study supplies
* tutoring and academic support, provided on top of your regular course
* health and wellbeing services, including GP visits, psychological counselling, and a gym or sporting membership
* skill-building programs, including mental health first aid training, financial literacy, cultural awareness training, and support to help you land your first job
* travel and relocation support.
$90000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
16 scholarships offered
Open
$87500 approx. total
3 Years
NSW
Closed
Open: 03/03/2025
Close: 07/03/2025
Offering $20,000 per annum.
$80000 approx. total
4 Years
NSW
Open
$79940 approx. total
4 Years
1 scholarship offered
VIC
Open
$69000 approx. total
4 Years
NSW
Closed
Open: 06/05/2026
Close: 01/06/2026
$62500 approx. total
Duration of the Program
1 scholarship offered
ACT
Open
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: 01/07/2025
$60000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
6 scholarships offered
ACT
Open
$60000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
3 scholarships offered
VIC
Closed
Open: 20/11/2024
Close: 30/01/2025
$60000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
1 scholarship offered
Overseas
Not opened yet
Open: 16/06/2026
Close: 01/10/2026
The H&H Group Indigenous Scholarship aims to support students during their studies by offering mentoring and a secure employment pathway. This program is designed to share access to many areas of our business, creating an immersive experience to build skills and capabilities for students as they navigate towards paid employment in their chosen field.
This Scholarship offers up to $20,000 per year to assist with study and living expenses, participation in a mentoring program provided by H&H Group, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities and/or paid work experience at H&H Group and a full-time, paid graduate position for 12 months at H&H Group upon completion of your program.
$60000 approx. total
3 Years
VIC
Open
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 achievements of Leah Armstrong, a Torres Strait Islander woman whose career has transformed Indigenous economic empowerment nationally through business leadership, governance excellence and long-standing advocacy for equitable participation.
The Scholarship provides scholarships worth up to $20,000 per year for up to three years to First Nations women studying or looking to study at a tertiary level in a wide range of study areas, including economics, finance, business or community governance.
$60000 approx. total
3 Years
NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT, Overseas
Closed
Open: 24/11/2025
Close: 23/01/2026
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