Indigenous Pathways Portal

The Western Jilya Institute Scholarship

The scholarship provides eligible psychology students with $10,000 to help with study, living and transport costs, affording vital financial assistance at any stage of their undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

Closed

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

The Yakai Bursary

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...

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

SA

Closed

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

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

Thelma Myers Memorial Indigenous Nursing Scholarship

Established in 2003 by Carolyn Dixon, a psychiatric mental-health nurse, in memory of her mother Thelma Myers. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and facilitate Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives to continue their studies at a postgraduate level. T...

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Closed

Open: 01/10/2024 2024-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

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

Thomas A. Scahill Scholarship

Thomas Scahill was the first member of his family to go to university, and it opened his eyes up to a much bigger world. Originally studying Dentistry in Australia, he subsequently went to the United Kingdom to further his experience. Whilst there, the opportunity arose for him to engage in fu...

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

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

Thomas Shadrach James Indigenous Scholarship

The Faculty of Education is offering the Thomas Shadrach James Indigenous Scholarship for Indigenous students wanting to study a Bachelor of Education (Honours). This scholarship is made in honour of Thomas Shadrach James, an inspirational teacher loved and respected by his adopted Yorta-Yorta, a...

$79940 approx. total

4 Years

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Closed

Thrive: Indigenous Scholarship

This Scholarship represents a unique opportunity for a suitable candidate to undertake a PhD (or equivalent degree by research). The successful candidate will be supported by an exceptional team of child and youth researchers based at the Transforming early Education and Child Health Research Ce...

$50000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

Close: 06/01/2026 2026-01-06T00:00:00+00:00

Tom Austen Brown Honours Scholarship in Archaeology

This scholarship provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking Honours studies in First Nations archaeology at the University of Sydney. This scholarship is valued at $22,000 for one year. 

$22000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 20/12/2024 2024-12-20T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 18/03/2025 2025-03-18T00:00:00+00:00

Torrens First Nations Tuition Scholarship

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.   T...

$500 approx. total

Duration of the Program

20 scholarships offered

Closed

Townsville Hospital & Health Service Indigenous Academic Merit Scholarship

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service indigenous academic merit scholarship was inaugurated in 2018 by the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS). The academic merit scholarship is a combined strategy of the University to increase progression and completion rates for Aboriginal and To...

$12000 approx. total

2 Years

3 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 31/05/2024 2024-05-31T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 07/08/2024 2024-08-07T00:00:00+00:00

Tracey Banivanua Mar Scholarship

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 figh...

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

VIC

Closed

Open: 14/10/2024 2024-10-14T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 28/01/2025 2025-01-28T00:00:00+00:00

Tranby Aboriginal College free courses

Tranby National Indigenous Adult Education and Training ('Tranby') is located in Glebe, Sydney. The organisation is a function of the Co-operative for Aborigines Limited and has been a pioneer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adult education, training, and social action for decade...

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

Closed

Tunapri Rrala Scholarship For Tasmanian Aboriginal Students

The tunapri rrala Scholarship for Tasmanian Aboriginal Students is offered by the University of Tasmania to recognise and reward high academic achievement and commitment to tertiary studies as well as demonstrated evidence of leadership and involvement in the Tasmanian Aboriginal community. ‘tuna...

$30000 approx. total

3 Years

TAS

Closed

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

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

UC Foundation Scholarship for Indigenous Students

This scholarship is awarded to financially disadvantaged Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.

$3000 approx. total

1 Year

ACT

Closed

Open: 01/05/2024 2024-05-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 02/08/2024 2024-08-02T00:00:00+00:00

UC Tertiary Commencement Scholarship

The UC Tertiary Commonwealth Scholarship and the UC Tertiary Continuation Scholarship are awarded to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled full-time in an Undergraduate Coursework degree at he University of Canberra Bruce Campus.   This is paid one-off at the begin...

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

ACT

Closed

UC Tertiary Continuation Scholarship

This scholarship is funding for over 10 weeks up to 8 semesters to assist Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students with study related expenses. This scholarship is a continuation of the UC Tertiary Commencement Scholarship - students will automatically receive this scholarship so long as...

$22000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

ACT

Closed

Understanding the factors of influencing the bioactivities and components of Kuuku I'lyu medicinal plant Dodonaea polyandra

This project forms a part of a wider Australian Research Council Linkage Project called Co-research supporting the development of Aboriginal plane knowledges', which is a partnership between the University of South Australia, Chuulangun Aboriginal Corporation and Melio Skincare.  &a...

$50291 approx. total

Duration of the Program

SA

Closed

Close: 27/11/2024 2024-11-27T00:00:00+00:00

University of Newcastle Academic High Performers Scholarship - Indigenous Year 12 School Leavers

This scholarship program is available to high performing applicants, providing financial support of $10,000 each year for standard duration of degree (3-5 years) as well as opportunities for formal recognition by the Vice-Chancellor and access to leadership training and academic mentoring program...

$50000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

NSW

Closed

University of Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entry Scholarship

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

Closed

UQ Poche Centre Indigenous Health RHD Scholarship

The UQ Poche Centre brings together Indigenous and health expertise across the University, and works collaboratively with Indigenous community organisations and health providers, on improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Centre has two key areas of focus...

$9000 approx. total

3 Years

QLD

Closed

USSC Undergraduate Indigenous Scholarship

This scholarship supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who have completed one or more AMST or United States Studies Centre unit of study, including OLET2151, OLET2120 and OLET2107 at the University of Sydney. 

$2500 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/05/2025 2025-05-16T00:00:00+00:00

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