This opportunity assists Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Midwifery students at Southern Cross University (SCU) to be involved in the Birthing on Country project sponsored by iSISTAQUIT. You can receive a competitive bursary of $2500 per annum to attend a placement in an Aboriginal Health Service and to experience community-based healthcare.

$2500 approx. total

1 Year

8 scholarships offered

Open

The Faculty of Health aims to support two enthusiastic Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Bachelor of Midwifery graduates for an honours program exploring Birthing on Country (BoC) or confidence in providing smoking cessation information for Indigenous women in rural/remote settings or another topic related to the SISTABIRTH project.
 
The degree will align with the Birthing on Country/SISABIRTH grant received from the Department of Health and Aged Care. 
 
The positions will be based in either of Southern Cross University's Gold Coast or Coffs Harbour campuses.

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

Open

This scholarship is open to applicants in Australia and New Zealand. The purpose of the RANZCR Annual Indigenous Scholarship is to attract doctors who identify as being either of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Maori heritage to one of the RANZCR training programs, and to support these trainees during their studies in either clinical radiology or radiation oncology.

$5000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

6 scholarships offered

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

Open

Open: 20/01/2025

Established in 2017, the University of Sydney Business School Inspired by Business Gadigal Scholarship aims to provide financial support to students of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Three scholarships will be awarded annually for eligible students commencing a degree within the University of Sydney Business School and who apply through the Gadigal Pathway Program.

The scholarship is valued at $10,000 per year for up to four years.

$40000 approx. total

4 Years

3 scholarships offered

NSW

Open

This scholarship supports academically gifted Australian Indigenous students to commence tertiary study at the University of Sydney.

The scholarship is valued at $10,000 and is tenable for one year only.

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Open

The University of Sydney Indigenous Bursaries are designed to support Indigenous students pay for the cost of textbooks, uniforms, excursions. There are several opportunities:

Bernard Lee Scholarship for Aboriginal Students for students younger than 35 years. Value: up to $5000.
Chancellor's Committee Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students Bursary for an undergraduate or undergraduate diploma student. Value: up to $2000.
Poppy Harris Bursary for an undergraduate or postgraduate student. Value: up to $1000.
Robert Floyd Marshall and Esen Marshall Memorial Scholarship for an undergraduate or postgraduate student. Value: up to $3000.
 

Value may vary

No Duration

NSW

Open

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/or Torres Strait Islander women who are undertaking teaching/education and/or health studies at the University of Sydney.
 

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Open

The Inaugural Patron of Yerrabi Yurwang, Aunty Agnes Shea OAM was a highly respected Elder of the Ngunnawal People of the ACT and surrounding regions. For many decades, Aunty Agnes was a strong voice for Aboriginal People and her Community, advocating, among many things, for better education of younger generations. By providing opportunities for Aboriginal people to gain educational qualifications, these scholarships continue her legacy by contributing to the growth of a knowledgeable and skilled Aboriginal workforce educating and caring for future generations. 

 

The Aunty Agnes Shea Early Childhood Education Scholarships offer opportunities for Aboriginal people living on or intending work on Ngunnawal Country to gain a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5 Years). The Scholarship program will provide both financial and wrap-around support.

$14000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

5 scholarships offered

ACT

Open

The Shalom Gamarada Scholarship Program was established to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians through contributing to higher education and increasing the number of Indigenous professionals. It addresses the serious educational and socio-economic disadvantages which many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students face by providing support for students studying long-haul degrees to live in an academic, personal and inclusive community at Shalom College.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

NSW

Open

The Joseph Epstein Scholarship for Indigenous Advanced Emergency Medicine Trainees (the scholarship) was established in 2013 by Foundation Fellow of the College, Associate Professor Joseph Epstein. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and support Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori
doctors undertaking Advanced Training in the Specialist (FACEM) Training Program of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM/the College). The scholarship aims to increase the number of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori specialists in emergency medicine in Australia and New Zealand

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

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

Open

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is pleased to offer twelve month Aboriginal Tertiary Educational Scholarships for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island students to undertake tertiary
studies. The purpose of the Tertiary Education Scholarships is to encourage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents to achieve educational aspirations and contribute to development in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

SA

Open

At Torrens, they understand the unique challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in accessing higher education. The First Nations Tuition Scholarship offer significant fee reductions to help you cover the costs of select diploma and higher-level courses.
 
This Scholarship offers 8 scholarships that allow for 20% off tuition fees and 12 that receive 50% off tuition fees for the duration of the course.

$500 approx. total

Duration of the Program

20 scholarships offered

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

Open

The purpose of the Commonwealth Scholarships Program is to assist students of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. There are two types of Commonwealth Scholarships available. Some students may be eligible for both:

Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (ICAS) - This scholarship assists with the costs or relocation and/or accommodation costs;
Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (ICECS) - This scholarship assists students with the costs of studying.

$3000 approx. total

1 Year

Open

The purpose of the Scholarship is to provide support for Aboriginal students to access and attain tertiary qualifications in health and human services or related disciplines, increase Aboriginal student awareness of the health sector employment opportunities and networks, to increase access to health services by Aboriginal communities, families and individuals through a skilled Aboriginal health workforce.
It is offered within the following Schools:
School of Health Sciences;
School of Medicine;
School of Nursing and Midwifery; or
School of Physiotherapy.
The Scholarship provides financial support to recipients which may be used to assist with general living and educational expenses.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

7 scholarships offered

WA

Open

In honour of Colin and Eleanor Bourke's dedication to Monash University's human rights initiatives, this scholarship supports the ongoing education of Indigenous students undertaking a postgraduate coursework degree. 
 
This Scholarship offers up to $20,000 per annum (48 credit points of study) paid until the minimum points for your degree are completed.

$40000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

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

Open

This scholarship is made available to Indigenous students who are studying the Juris Doctor in recognition of their high achievement:

The scholarship was named after distinguished Monash Alumnus Professor Michael Dodson AM and his daughter Inala (Dodson) Cooper, as the first Aboriginal parent and child to graduate from the Monash Law School, and in recognition of their contribution to the Indigenous community and to Indigenous affairs over many years.

$162000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

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

Open

Faculty of Education Indigenous Scholarship:
Sir John Monash Fee Scholarship;

A scholarship for Indigenous Australian students studying in the Faculty of Education. Recipients will have their tuition fees (Commonwealth Supported Place or full fee) paid for the duration of their degree, up to a maximum of five years.

Value may vary

5 Years

5 scholarships offered

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

Open

Are you an Indigenous student who can demonstrate strong academic achievement? If you are currently studying IT at Monash or intend to do so, you may be eligible for this scholarship:

The Information Technology Indigenous Merit Scholarship is a generous scholarship of up to $24,000 paid towards course fees and will be awarded to the highest achieving eligible student based on academic achievement from previous study.

$24000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

2 scholarships offered

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

Open

Established by the Lippmann family in her memory, the Lorna Lippmann Memorial Scholarship celebrates and recognises the contribution Lorna made to the Indigenous Australian community and Monash University, particularly as Co-Director of the Monash Indigenous Research Centre.

$6000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

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

Open

If you are an Indigenous Australian and intending to enrol in a single unit of study at Monash for an undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for this scholarship. You will receive funding for single units up to $5000.

$5000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

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

Open

This opportunity assists Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Midwifery students at Southern Cross University (SCU) to be involved in the Birthing on Country project sponsored by iSISTAQUIT. You can receive a competitive bursary of $2500 per annum to attend a placement in an Aboriginal Health Service and to experience community-based healthcare.

$2500 approx. total

1 Year

8 scholarships offered

Open

The Faculty of Health aims to support two enthusiastic Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Bachelor of Midwifery graduates for an honours program exploring Birthing on Country (BoC) or confidence in providing smoking cessation information for Indigenous women in rural/remote settings or another topic related to the SISTABIRTH project.
 
The degree will align with the Birthing on Country/SISABIRTH grant received from the Department of Health and Aged Care. 
 
The positions will be based in either of Southern Cross University's Gold Coast or Coffs Harbour campuses.

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

Open

This scholarship is open to applicants in Australia and New Zealand. The purpose of the RANZCR Annual Indigenous Scholarship is to attract doctors who identify as being either of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Maori heritage to one of the RANZCR training programs, and to support these trainees during their studies in either clinical radiology or radiation oncology.

$5000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

6 scholarships offered

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

Open

Open: 20/01/2025

Established in 2017, the University of Sydney Business School Inspired by Business Gadigal Scholarship aims to provide financial support to students of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Three scholarships will be awarded annually for eligible students commencing a degree within the University of Sydney Business School and who apply through the Gadigal Pathway Program.

The scholarship is valued at $10,000 per year for up to four years.

$40000 approx. total

4 Years

3 scholarships offered

NSW

Open

This scholarship supports academically gifted Australian Indigenous students to commence tertiary study at the University of Sydney.

The scholarship is valued at $10,000 and is tenable for one year only.

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Open

The University of Sydney Indigenous Bursaries are designed to support Indigenous students pay for the cost of textbooks, uniforms, excursions. There are several opportunities:

Bernard Lee Scholarship for Aboriginal Students for students younger than 35 years. Value: up to $5000.
Chancellor's Committee Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students Bursary for an undergraduate or undergraduate diploma student. Value: up to $2000.
Poppy Harris Bursary for an undergraduate or postgraduate student. Value: up to $1000.
Robert Floyd Marshall and Esen Marshall Memorial Scholarship for an undergraduate or postgraduate student. Value: up to $3000.
 

Value may vary

No Duration

NSW

Open

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/or Torres Strait Islander women who are undertaking teaching/education and/or health studies at the University of Sydney.
 

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Open

The Inaugural Patron of Yerrabi Yurwang, Aunty Agnes Shea OAM was a highly respected Elder of the Ngunnawal People of the ACT and surrounding regions. For many decades, Aunty Agnes was a strong voice for Aboriginal People and her Community, advocating, among many things, for better education of younger generations. By providing opportunities for Aboriginal people to gain educational qualifications, these scholarships continue her legacy by contributing to the growth of a knowledgeable and skilled Aboriginal workforce educating and caring for future generations. 

 

The Aunty Agnes Shea Early Childhood Education Scholarships offer opportunities for Aboriginal people living on or intending work on Ngunnawal Country to gain a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5 Years). The Scholarship program will provide both financial and wrap-around support.

$14000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

5 scholarships offered

ACT

Open

The Shalom Gamarada Scholarship Program was established to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians through contributing to higher education and increasing the number of Indigenous professionals. It addresses the serious educational and socio-economic disadvantages which many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students face by providing support for students studying long-haul degrees to live in an academic, personal and inclusive community at Shalom College.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

NSW

Open

The Joseph Epstein Scholarship for Indigenous Advanced Emergency Medicine Trainees (the scholarship) was established in 2013 by Foundation Fellow of the College, Associate Professor Joseph Epstein. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and support Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori
doctors undertaking Advanced Training in the Specialist (FACEM) Training Program of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM/the College). The scholarship aims to increase the number of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori specialists in emergency medicine in Australia and New Zealand

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

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

Open

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is pleased to offer twelve month Aboriginal Tertiary Educational Scholarships for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island students to undertake tertiary
studies. The purpose of the Tertiary Education Scholarships is to encourage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents to achieve educational aspirations and contribute to development in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

SA

Open

At Torrens, they understand the unique challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in accessing higher education. The First Nations Tuition Scholarship offer significant fee reductions to help you cover the costs of select diploma and higher-level courses.
 
This Scholarship offers 8 scholarships that allow for 20% off tuition fees and 12 that receive 50% off tuition fees for the duration of the course.

$500 approx. total

Duration of the Program

20 scholarships offered

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

Open

The purpose of the Commonwealth Scholarships Program is to assist students of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. There are two types of Commonwealth Scholarships available. Some students may be eligible for both:

Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (ICAS) - This scholarship assists with the costs or relocation and/or accommodation costs;
Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (ICECS) - This scholarship assists students with the costs of studying.

$3000 approx. total

1 Year

Open

The purpose of the Scholarship is to provide support for Aboriginal students to access and attain tertiary qualifications in health and human services or related disciplines, increase Aboriginal student awareness of the health sector employment opportunities and networks, to increase access to health services by Aboriginal communities, families and individuals through a skilled Aboriginal health workforce.
It is offered within the following Schools:
School of Health Sciences;
School of Medicine;
School of Nursing and Midwifery; or
School of Physiotherapy.
The Scholarship provides financial support to recipients which may be used to assist with general living and educational expenses.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

7 scholarships offered

WA

Open

In honour of Colin and Eleanor Bourke's dedication to Monash University's human rights initiatives, this scholarship supports the ongoing education of Indigenous students undertaking a postgraduate coursework degree. 
 
This Scholarship offers up to $20,000 per annum (48 credit points of study) paid until the minimum points for your degree are completed.

$40000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

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

Open

This scholarship is made available to Indigenous students who are studying the Juris Doctor in recognition of their high achievement:

The scholarship was named after distinguished Monash Alumnus Professor Michael Dodson AM and his daughter Inala (Dodson) Cooper, as the first Aboriginal parent and child to graduate from the Monash Law School, and in recognition of their contribution to the Indigenous community and to Indigenous affairs over many years.

$162000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

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

Open

Faculty of Education Indigenous Scholarship:
Sir John Monash Fee Scholarship;

A scholarship for Indigenous Australian students studying in the Faculty of Education. Recipients will have their tuition fees (Commonwealth Supported Place or full fee) paid for the duration of their degree, up to a maximum of five years.

Value may vary

5 Years

5 scholarships offered

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

Open

Are you an Indigenous student who can demonstrate strong academic achievement? If you are currently studying IT at Monash or intend to do so, you may be eligible for this scholarship:

The Information Technology Indigenous Merit Scholarship is a generous scholarship of up to $24,000 paid towards course fees and will be awarded to the highest achieving eligible student based on academic achievement from previous study.

$24000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

2 scholarships offered

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

Open

Established by the Lippmann family in her memory, the Lorna Lippmann Memorial Scholarship celebrates and recognises the contribution Lorna made to the Indigenous Australian community and Monash University, particularly as Co-Director of the Monash Indigenous Research Centre.

$6000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

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

Open

If you are an Indigenous Australian and intending to enrol in a single unit of study at Monash for an undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for this scholarship. You will receive funding for single units up to $5000.

$5000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

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

Open

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