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Melbourne Graduate Research - Fay Marles Scholarship

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This scholarship is named after former Chancellor Ms Fay Marles in recognition of her strong commitment to social justice and human rights, and offered to research students from Australian Indigenous descent or students who are experiencing compassionate or compelling circumstances.

$138000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

20 scholarships offered

VIC

Open

Open: 01/05/2026 2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 31/10/2026 2026-10-31T00:00:00+00:00

Indigenous Commonwealth Education Scholarship

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The Indigenous Commonwealth Education Scholarship provides up to $6,000 per year for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in a undergraduate or postgraduate by coursework program.

$24000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

VIC

Open

Open: 18/05/2026 2026-05-18T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 27/07/2026 2026-07-27T00:00:00+00:00

Bond University Indigenous Scholarship

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These scholarships, valued up to 50% of tuition fees for any single undergraduate degree (excluding the Medical Program) or 100% tuition for any diploma program, are awarded to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students who have demonstrated extracurricular involvement, leadership potential and academic achievements.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

QLD

Open

Open: 01/05/2026 2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 31/08/2026 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00

The Joan, Arthur & Helen Thacker Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Postgraduate Scholarship

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Established by the University of Otago Council in 2014, through the provision of funding from Helen R Thacker, this scholarship aims to support students of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent to undertake postgraduate studies in the field of Health Sciences at the University of Otago. The purpose of the fund is to support research and training in health sciences subjects that may have a future benefit to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.

$60000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

Overseas

Open

Open: 16/06/2026 2026-06-16T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 01/10/2026 2026-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

The Western Jilya Institute Scholarship

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The scholarship offers eligible psychology students up to $50,000 per year to assist with study, living, and transport costs, providing crucial financial support at any stage of their undergraduate or postgraduate degree, and includes free mentorship and guidance from Dr Tracy Westerman AM and other volunteer psychologists.

$50000 approx. total

1 Year

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

Open

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

Close: 01/09/2026 2026-09-01T00:00:00+00:00

Australian Geoscience Council Aboriginal and Torres Strait Scholarship

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The Australian Geoscience Council (AGC) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Scholarship is intended to assist First Nations undergraduate students with costs associated with their study at university. Applications are sought from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who have successfully completed the first year of a Geoscience degree. The scholarship comprises a one-off payment of $5,000 per year, direct to the Scholarship holder, until the completion of the degree and to a maximum of three years .

$15000 approx. total

3 Years

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

Open

Open: 28/01/2026 2026-01-28T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/09/2026 2026-09-30T00:00:00+00:00

AFTRS First Nations Scholarships

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The AFTRS First Nations Scholarships are awarded on the basis of creative excellence or equity. The scholarships are intended to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with the costs associated with higher education at AFTRS.

Each scholarship may contribute towards a range of purposes associated with the course such as relocation costs, study resources and other costs, at the school's discretion.

The value of this scholarship depends on what course of study you undertake.

Value may vary

1 Year

NSW

Open

Open: 29/06/2026 2026-06-29T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 17/11/2026 2026-11-17T00:00:00+00:00

SAE Creative First Nations Scholarship

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SAE's Creative First Nations Scholarship supports Indigenous students commencing a full-time Bachelor's degree and covers 50% of tuition costs for successful applicants.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

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

Open

Open: 12/06/2024 2024-06-12T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 08/01/2027 2027-01-08T00:00:00+00:00

Murdoch University Indigenous Engineering Pathway Scholarship

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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

Open

Open: 28/05/2026 2026-05-28T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 09/08/2026 2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00

Jumbunna Commencement Scholarship

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This scholarship was established by the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research (‘Jumbunna’) to support commencing Indigenous students at the start of their undergraduate studies at UTS.

$6000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Open

Open: 17/01/2026 2026-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/09/2026 2026-09-30T00:00:00+00:00

The Russell Woolf Broadcasting Scholarship

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The Russell Woolf Broadcasting Scholarship has been generously donated in memory of Russell Woolf, an ABC journalist and ECU graduate. It provides a $10,000 scholarship, paid pro rata for part-time study, to a student from a marginalised group or community.

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

Open

Open: 02/10/2025 2025-10-02T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 01/08/2026 2026-08-01T00:00:00+00:00

Meridian Urban Regional and Town Planning Scholarship for Indigenous Students

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This Scholarship is maintained by an annual gift from Meridian Urban, industry leaders in urban policy and planning, and resilience and adaptation.

$40000 approx. total

4 Years

QLD

Open

Open: 15/05/2026 2026-05-15T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 02/08/2026 2026-08-02T00:00:00+00:00

UQ Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships (UQ-ICS)

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The purpose of these Scholarships is to provide assistance with education or relocation/accommodation costs to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.

Scholarships include the Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (ICECS) and Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (ICAS)

$2500 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Open

Open: 15/05/2026 2026-05-15T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 02/08/2026 2026-08-02T00:00:00+00:00

Quest Integrity Indigenous Student Learning Support Grant

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This grant was established by Quest Integrity in 2026.

Value may vary

1 Semester

QLD

Open

Open: 01/07/2026 2026-07-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 16/08/2026 2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00

Ellison Scholars Programme

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The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) has launched a Scholarship at the University of Oxford which will empower exceptional individuals to become global innovators of the future, solving humanity's most enduring problems through science and technology.

The Scholarship provides full funding for undergraduate studies at the University of Oxford, as well as a paid internship to work on world-benefitting problems during the summer breaks.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

Open

Open: 01/05/2026 2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 31/07/2026 2026-07-31T00:00:00+00:00

St Andrew's First Nations Scholarship Application

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$12500 approx. total

No Duration

NSW

Open

Open: 01/07/2026 2026-07-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 05/10/2026 2026-10-05T00:00:00+00:00

UWA Indigenous MBA Scholarship

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The University of Western Australia is providing a full fee waiver scholarship to encourage and assist high-achieving Indigenous candidates to pursue a Master of Business Administration or Graduate Certificate in Business at the University.

$59700 approx. total

No Duration

3 scholarships offered

Open

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

Close: 05/08/2026 2026-08-05T00:00:00+00:00

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

Open

Open: 20/07/2026 2026-07-20T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 31/08/2026 2026-08-31T00:00:00+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.

$30000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Open

Open: 10/04/2026 2026-04-10T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/09/2026 2026-09-30T00:00:00+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

Open

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

Close: 06/08/2026 2026-08-06T00:00:00+00:00

Melbourne Graduate Research - Fay Marles Scholarship

Featured Promoted

$138000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

20 scholarships offered

VIC

Open

Open: 01/05/2026

Close: 31/10/2026

Indigenous Commonwealth Education Scholarship

Featured Promoted

$24000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

VIC

Open

Open: 18/05/2026

Close: 27/07/2026

Bond University Indigenous Scholarship

Featured Promoted

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

QLD

Open

Open: 01/05/2026

Close: 31/08/2026

The Joan, Arthur & Helen Thacker Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Postgraduate Scholarship

Featured Promoted

$60000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

Overseas

Open

Open: 16/06/2026

Close: 01/10/2026

The Western Jilya Institute Scholarship

Featured Promoted

$50000 approx. total

1 Year

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

Open

Open: 01/07/2025

Close: 01/09/2026

Australian Geoscience Council Aboriginal and Torres Strait Scholarship

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$15000 approx. total

3 Years

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

Open

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 30/09/2026

AFTRS First Nations Scholarships

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Each scholarship may contribute towards a range of purposes associated with the course such as relocation costs, study resources and other costs, at the school's discretion.

The value of this scholarship depends on what course of study you undertake.

Value may vary

1 Year

NSW

Open

Open: 29/06/2026

Close: 17/11/2026

SAE Creative First Nations Scholarship

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SAE's Creative First Nations Scholarship supports Indigenous students commencing a full-time Bachelor's degree and covers 50% of tuition costs for successful applicants.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

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

Open

Open: 12/06/2024

Close: 08/01/2027

Murdoch University Indigenous Engineering Pathway Scholarship

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$12000 approx. total

4 Years

5 scholarships offered

Open

Open: 28/05/2026

Close: 09/08/2026

Jumbunna Commencement Scholarship

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$6000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Open

Open: 17/01/2026

Close: 30/09/2026

The Russell Woolf Broadcasting Scholarship

Featured Promoted

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

Open

Open: 02/10/2025

Close: 01/08/2026

Meridian Urban Regional and Town Planning Scholarship for Indigenous Students

Featured Promoted

This Scholarship is maintained by an annual gift from Meridian Urban, industry leaders in urban policy and planning, and resilience and adaptation.

$40000 approx. total

4 Years

QLD

Open

Open: 15/05/2026

Close: 02/08/2026

UQ Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships (UQ-ICS)

Featured Promoted

The purpose of these Scholarships is to provide assistance with education or relocation/accommodation costs to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.

Scholarships include the Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (ICECS) and Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (ICAS)

$2500 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Open

Open: 15/05/2026

Close: 02/08/2026

Quest Integrity Indigenous Student Learning Support Grant

Featured Promoted

This grant was established by Quest Integrity in 2026.

Value may vary

1 Semester

QLD

Open

Open: 01/07/2026

Close: 16/08/2026

Ellison Scholars Programme

Featured Promoted

The Scholarship provides full funding for undergraduate studies at the University of Oxford, as well as a paid internship to work on world-benefitting problems during the summer breaks.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

Open

Open: 01/05/2026

Close: 31/07/2026

St Andrew's First Nations Scholarship Application

Featured Promoted

$12500 approx. total

No Duration

NSW

Open

Open: 01/07/2026

Close: 05/10/2026

UWA Indigenous MBA Scholarship

Featured Promoted

$59700 approx. total

No Duration

3 scholarships offered

Open

Open: 02/02/2026

Close: 05/08/2026

Indigenous Australians Leading in Business MBA Scholarship

Featured Promoted

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

Open

Open: 20/07/2026

Close: 31/08/2026

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

Featured Promoted

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

$30000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Open

Open: 10/04/2026

Close: 30/09/2026

Arcadia Landscape Architecture Indigenous Scholarship

Featured Promoted

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

Open

Open: 10/01/2025

Close: 06/08/2026

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