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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: 01/03/2025 2025-03-01T00:00:00+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

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

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

Yaitya Tipanthi Bursary

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The Yaitya Tipanthi Scholarships was created to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as they transition from the Karnkanthi Indigenous Education Program to undertake any program of study the University of Adelaide.

$8000 approx. total

4 Years

Closed

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

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

Dimeo - Craig Dukes First Nations Scholarship

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Dimeo created the Dimeo-Craig Dukes First Nations Scholarship in recognition of his long involvement in the Aboriginal community in the ACT, his work at local, state and national level, and his dedication to First Nations peoples.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 21/01/2026 2026-01-21T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 04/02/2026 2026-02-04T00:00:00+00:00

Moya Crowe Memorial Scholarship

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For many years in her later life, Moya Patricia Crowe was actively involved with the Tranby National Indigenous Education Centre in Glebe and from this involvement she gained a passion to support the education of Aboriginal People such that they in turn can take on leadership roles to support the development of their communities.

$7000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

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

Close: 04/02/2026 2026-02-04T00:00:00+00:00

Aurora Indigenous International UK Study Tour and Symposium

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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

Bertalli Family Foundation Indigenous Nursing Professional Development Scholarship

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The Bertalli Family Foundation would like to create a transformational scholarship program for Indigenous nurses to change lives. This will enable nurses to deliver higher quality, culturally appropriate health care services

$5000 approx. total

3 Years

VIC

Closed

Open: 08/09/2025 2025-09-08T00:00:00+00:00

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Dedicated Memorial Queensland Inc. Scholarship

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This scholarship is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are in an undergraduate degree at the Queensland College of Art and have experienced financial hardship and/or educational disadvantage.

$2000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Closed

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

Close: 13/04/2026 2026-04-13T00:00:00+00:00

Doctor of Medicine First Peoples Scholarship

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The Doctor of Medicine First People's Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to support the participation and success of First Peoples candidates in the medical degree at Griffith University.

$20000 approx. total

4 Years

QLD

Closed

Open: 16/12/2025 2025-12-16T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 13/04/2026 2026-04-13T00:00:00+00:00

takamuna Scholarship for Education Costs

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The aim of this scholarship is to improve progression and completion rates for Indigenous higher education students and provides universities more flexibility to implement responses that best meet the needs of individual students by providing scholarships, counselling and tutorial assistance.

This scholarships offers up to $5,000 per year for up to four years.

To retain this award, recipients are required to achieve a minimum Pass result in all units studied each semester.

$2000 approx. total

4 Years

20 scholarships offered

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025 2025-05-09T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/06/2025 2025-06-30T00:00:00+00:00

Laurie Cowled Indigenous Scholarship for Business Students

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This scholarship is designed to help Indigenous women excel in business at QUT.

You'll receive $5,000 over one year, paid in two-semester payments.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Closed

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

Close: 05/04/2026 2026-04-05T00:00:00+00:00

Iberdrola Australia First Nations Scholarship Program

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Iberdrola Australia's First Nations Scholarship program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to study in renewable energy related fields at a tertiary level.

The program is for students who have successfully completed at least one year of full time equivalent undergraduate study in their current degree. Each scholarship will have a maximum value of $15,000 per annum.

$15000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

3 scholarships offered

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

Closed

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

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

The Droga Indigenous Architecture Scholarship Program

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The Droga Indigenous Architecture Scholarship Program has been established to develop meaningful representation in Australian architecture of Indigenous professionals. The scholarship aims to support a thriving Indigenous contribution to architectural culture and production, representing approached to issues of design, construction, sustainability and landscape.

$50000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 24/02/2025 2025-02-24T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 21/04/2025 2025-04-21T00:00:00+00:00

Tracey Banivanua Mar Scholarship

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$5000 approx. total

1 Year

VIC

Closed

Open: 06/10/2025

Close: 26/01/2026

Marcus Oldham Indigenous Scholarship

Featured Promoted

$25000 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

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

Closed

Open: 05/01/2026

Close: 08/02/2026

The Gabrielle Gouch Scholarship

Featured Promoted

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

Close: 01/03/2025

The Lord's Taverners Seawind Catamaran Indigenous Scholarship

Featured Promoted

$15000 approx. total

3 Years

1 scholarship offered

NSW

Closed

Open: 12/01/2026

Close: 15/02/2026

John Renison Indigenous Scholarship

Featured Promoted

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

Jessica King Scholarship

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$100000 approx. total

4 Years

1 scholarship offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 01/02/2026

Close: 28/02/2026

Lochrie Indigenous Australian Education Scholarship

Featured Promoted

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

Close: 03/01/2025

The Yakai Bursary

Featured Promoted

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

Yaitya Tipanthi Bursary

Featured Promoted

$8000 approx. total

4 Years

Closed

Open: 02/12/2024

Close: 07/03/2025

Dimeo - Craig Dukes First Nations Scholarship

Featured Promoted

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 21/01/2026

Close: 04/02/2026

Moya Crowe Memorial Scholarship

Featured Promoted

$7000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 05/01/2026

Close: 04/02/2026

Aurora Indigenous International UK Study Tour and Symposium

Featured Promoted

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

Featured Promoted

- 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

Bertalli Family Foundation Indigenous Nursing Professional Development Scholarship

Featured Promoted

$5000 approx. total

3 Years

VIC

Closed

Open: 08/09/2025

Close: 28/01/2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Dedicated Memorial Queensland Inc. Scholarship

Featured Promoted

$2000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Closed

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 13/04/2026

Doctor of Medicine First Peoples Scholarship

Featured Promoted

$20000 approx. total

4 Years

QLD

Closed

Open: 16/12/2025

Close: 13/04/2026

takamuna Scholarship for Education Costs

Featured Promoted

This scholarships offers up to $5,000 per year for up to four years.

To retain this award, recipients are required to achieve a minimum Pass result in all units studied each semester.

$2000 approx. total

4 Years

20 scholarships offered

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025

Close: 30/06/2025

Laurie Cowled Indigenous Scholarship for Business Students

Featured Promoted

This scholarship is designed to help Indigenous women excel in business at QUT.

You'll receive $5,000 over one year, paid in two-semester payments.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Closed

Open: 02/02/2026

Close: 05/04/2026

Iberdrola Australia First Nations Scholarship Program

Featured Promoted

$15000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

3 scholarships offered

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

Closed

Open: 01/10/2025

Close: 30/01/2026

The Droga Indigenous Architecture Scholarship Program

Featured Promoted

$50000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 24/02/2025

Close: 21/04/2025

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