For students identifying as of Aboriginal origin and/or Torres Strait Islander origin, this scholarship offers a payment of $1500 post census to assist with the general costs associated with commencing Higher Education Study. 

$1500 approx. total

Duration of the Program

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

Open

This scholarship offers up to $7,000 per year for up to 3 years for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person undertaking an undergraduate psychology degree at the University of Sydney.

$21000 approx. total

3 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 01/07/2025

Close: 30/09/2025

These early childhood education scholarships have been developed to help increase the number of Aboriginal early childhood teachers in NSW and ensure children have access to inclusive and culturally appropriate education programs.

Up to 15 scholarships of up to $20,000 each are offered to support Aboriginal students wishing to complete a four-year equivalent bachelor level early childhood education teaching qualification (or similar).

$20000 approx. total

4 Years

15 scholarships offered

NSW

Open

From the NSW Government's new program within the Strong Family, Strong Communities framework, this scholarship supports eligible tertiary students with grants of $5,000, $7,000 or $10,000 to offset the cost of living whilst studying.

$10000 approx. total

No Duration

40 scholarships offered

NSW

Open

This grant is available to support Aboriginal students with their living costs whilst at TAFE or university. By helping the recipient overcome barriers that might get in the way of studying or applying to study, this grant aims to improve retention rates of existing students and increase enrolment of aspiring students.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Open

VACCHO and the Balit Durn Durn Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing is partnering with the Department of Health and La Trobe University to implement the SEWB Scholarship Program.
Scholarships will help grow the workforce needed to respond to the specific social and emotional wellbeing needs of local Aboriginal communities now and into the future.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

VIC

Closed

Open: 31/10/2025

Close: 01/02/2026

The Department of Health is partnering with the Victorian Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation (VACCHO) and Deakin University to implement an Aboriginal social and emotional (SEWD) Scholarship Program. The program aims to assist Aboriginal people working in Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing teams to complete further education in clinical and therapeutic mental health qualifications to build Victoria's Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing workforce. 

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

VIC

Open

This scholarship is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students working, or intending to work in the social and emotional well-being workforce, enrolled in related programs. 
This is worth up to $135,000 for tuition fees, SSAF and financial support.
 
Provided the following for the standard duration of the program, up to a maximum of 8 years:
- tuition fees paid (up to $12,00 per year for undergrad and $31,000 for postgrad by coursework programs);
- student services and amenities fees (SSAF) paid, up to $326 per annum:
- financial assistance of up to $10,000 per annum for full time enrolment or $5,000 per annum for part-time, paid fortnightly.
 

$135000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

VIC

Closed

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 01/02/2026

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

The Aboriginal Transition Grant recognises and encourages students who have completed UniSA’s Aboriginal Pathway Program (APP) to transition to undergraduate studies in UniSA.

$5000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

SA

Open

This Scholarship aims to support and inspire Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander participation in STEM degrees.

 

You will receive a scholarship valued at $10,000 for one year, paid in two instalments of $5000.

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Open

You are guaranteed this scholarship if you are Indigenous Australian.

$25000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

VIC

Open

ACT Health in conjunction with the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) sponsors two Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Enrolled Nursing Scholarships. New and existing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will be given the opportunity to undertake the CIT Diploma of Nursing on a full or part time basis. Funding is available for a 12-month calendar year under the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) National Partnership Agreement on Closing the Gap on Indigenous Health Outcomes.

Value may vary

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

ACT

Open

Established in 2013, the ACU Law - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Equity Scholarship is intended to assist students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

Closed

Open: 30/08/2023

Close: 01/03/2024

This Scholarship supports and empowers Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students pursuing a career in property. The Scholarship is designed to ease financial pressures while also encouraging greater diversity and representation within the property sector. By investing in the next generation, Acumentis aims to create meaningful career pathways and strengthen opportunities for students to thrive in the profession. 

 

This Scholarship is for a total value of up to $20,000 for up to two years, paid as a cash stipend of $5000 per semester and has a guaranteed paid internship opportunities with Acumentis.

$20000 approx. total

2 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 21/01/2026

Close: 25/02/2026

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

Closed

Open: 18/06/2025

Close: 17/11/2025

This scholarship is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Maths) at the Gippsland Campus. 

$4000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 04/01/2026

Close: 28/02/2026

This Scholarship is offered to a committed and talented Indigenous law student, supported by Airbnb.

 

This Scholarship is a one-off payment of $6,500.

$6500 approx. total

1 Semester

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

Closed

Open: 03/11/2025

Close: 30/01/2026

In honour and respect for the AEC’s Founder Mr Alan Duncan the AEC has established an annual scholarship for Indigenous Australian men in New South Wales who are undertaking tertiary study.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Open

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 30/06/2026

This Scholarship provides financial support to Indigenous law students and encourages completion by easing some of the financial burdens associated with studying a Higher Education course. 

$9000 approx. total

3 Years

3 scholarships offered

NT

Closed

Open: 04/06/2025

Close: 25/07/2025

For students identifying as of Aboriginal origin and/or Torres Strait Islander origin, this scholarship offers a payment of $1500 post census to assist with the general costs associated with commencing Higher Education Study. 

$1500 approx. total

Duration of the Program

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

Open

This scholarship offers up to $7,000 per year for up to 3 years for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person undertaking an undergraduate psychology degree at the University of Sydney.

$21000 approx. total

3 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 01/07/2025

Close: 30/09/2025

These early childhood education scholarships have been developed to help increase the number of Aboriginal early childhood teachers in NSW and ensure children have access to inclusive and culturally appropriate education programs.

Up to 15 scholarships of up to $20,000 each are offered to support Aboriginal students wishing to complete a four-year equivalent bachelor level early childhood education teaching qualification (or similar).

$20000 approx. total

4 Years

15 scholarships offered

NSW

Open

From the NSW Government's new program within the Strong Family, Strong Communities framework, this scholarship supports eligible tertiary students with grants of $5,000, $7,000 or $10,000 to offset the cost of living whilst studying.

$10000 approx. total

No Duration

40 scholarships offered

NSW

Open

This grant is available to support Aboriginal students with their living costs whilst at TAFE or university. By helping the recipient overcome barriers that might get in the way of studying or applying to study, this grant aims to improve retention rates of existing students and increase enrolment of aspiring students.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Open

VACCHO and the Balit Durn Durn Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing is partnering with the Department of Health and La Trobe University to implement the SEWB Scholarship Program.
Scholarships will help grow the workforce needed to respond to the specific social and emotional wellbeing needs of local Aboriginal communities now and into the future.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

VIC

Closed

Open: 31/10/2025

Close: 01/02/2026

The Department of Health is partnering with the Victorian Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation (VACCHO) and Deakin University to implement an Aboriginal social and emotional (SEWD) Scholarship Program. The program aims to assist Aboriginal people working in Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing teams to complete further education in clinical and therapeutic mental health qualifications to build Victoria's Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing workforce. 

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

VIC

Open

This scholarship is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students working, or intending to work in the social and emotional well-being workforce, enrolled in related programs. 
This is worth up to $135,000 for tuition fees, SSAF and financial support.
 
Provided the following for the standard duration of the program, up to a maximum of 8 years:
- tuition fees paid (up to $12,00 per year for undergrad and $31,000 for postgrad by coursework programs);
- student services and amenities fees (SSAF) paid, up to $326 per annum:
- financial assistance of up to $10,000 per annum for full time enrolment or $5,000 per annum for part-time, paid fortnightly.
 

$135000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

VIC

Closed

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 01/02/2026

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

The Aboriginal Transition Grant recognises and encourages students who have completed UniSA’s Aboriginal Pathway Program (APP) to transition to undergraduate studies in UniSA.

$5000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

SA

Open

This Scholarship aims to support and inspire Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander participation in STEM degrees.

 

You will receive a scholarship valued at $10,000 for one year, paid in two instalments of $5000.

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Open

You are guaranteed this scholarship if you are Indigenous Australian.

$25000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

VIC

Open

ACT Health in conjunction with the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) sponsors two Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Enrolled Nursing Scholarships. New and existing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will be given the opportunity to undertake the CIT Diploma of Nursing on a full or part time basis. Funding is available for a 12-month calendar year under the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) National Partnership Agreement on Closing the Gap on Indigenous Health Outcomes.

Value may vary

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

ACT

Open

Established in 2013, the ACU Law - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Equity Scholarship is intended to assist students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

Closed

Open: 30/08/2023

Close: 01/03/2024

This Scholarship supports and empowers Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students pursuing a career in property. The Scholarship is designed to ease financial pressures while also encouraging greater diversity and representation within the property sector. By investing in the next generation, Acumentis aims to create meaningful career pathways and strengthen opportunities for students to thrive in the profession. 

 

This Scholarship is for a total value of up to $20,000 for up to two years, paid as a cash stipend of $5000 per semester and has a guaranteed paid internship opportunities with Acumentis.

$20000 approx. total

2 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 21/01/2026

Close: 25/02/2026

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

Closed

Open: 18/06/2025

Close: 17/11/2025

This scholarship is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Maths) at the Gippsland Campus. 

$4000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 04/01/2026

Close: 28/02/2026

This Scholarship is offered to a committed and talented Indigenous law student, supported by Airbnb.

 

This Scholarship is a one-off payment of $6,500.

$6500 approx. total

1 Semester

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

Closed

Open: 03/11/2025

Close: 30/01/2026

In honour and respect for the AEC’s Founder Mr Alan Duncan the AEC has established an annual scholarship for Indigenous Australian men in New South Wales who are undertaking tertiary study.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Open

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 30/06/2026

This Scholarship provides financial support to Indigenous law students and encourages completion by easing some of the financial burdens associated with studying a Higher Education course. 

$9000 approx. total

3 Years

3 scholarships offered

NT

Closed

Open: 04/06/2025

Close: 25/07/2025

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