Indigenous Pathways Portal

The Nellie Thomas Bursary

This bursary assists an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student with the additional costs associated with studying medicine and health at university. 

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

Open

Open: 12/01/2026 2026-01-12T00:00:00+00:00

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

The Order of Saint Lazarus Nursing Scholarship

The purpose of this Scholarship is to provide financial support and encouragement to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of WA enrolled in vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate studies with the School of Nursing and Midwifery at The Universit...

$15000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

WA

Closed

Open: 12/01/2026 2026-01-12T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 25/02/2026 2026-02-25T00:00:00+00:00

The Perth Airport Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

Perth Airport Pty Ltd, owner and operator of Perth Airport will be offering one scholarship valued at up to $20,000 each to 1st year Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking an Undergraduate degree in an eligible course listed below. The Perth Airport Aboriginal and/or Torres St...

$20000 approx. total

5 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 01/08/2024 2024-08-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 14/09/2024 2024-09-14T00:00:00+00:00

The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme- Indigenous Health Scholarships

The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS) is designed to encourage and assist undergraduate students in health-related disciplines to complete their studies and join the health workforce. The scheme provides scholarships for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people studying an ...

$15000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

Closed

Open: 01/09/2025 2025-09-01T00:00:00+00:00

The R.N Hammon Scholarships

This Scholarship was established in 1987 and is maintained by gifts from Mr Robert Noel Hammon.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

QLD

Open

Open: 08/12/2025 2025-12-08T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 08/03/2026 2026-03-08T00:00:00+00:00

The Ray McGill Scholarship for Indigenous Students

This scholarship was established to provide access to further education and opportunities to a student who may not otherwise be able to afford to attend University. 

$5000 approx. total

3 Years

2 scholarships offered

NSW

Closed

Open: 06/09/2024 2024-09-06T00:00:00+00:00

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

The Rhodanthe Lipsett Indigenous Midwifery Charitable Fund Scholarships

The Rhodanthe Lipsett Indigenous Midwifery Charitable Fund provides a number of scholarships each year to support and encourage Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to undertake their midwifery education and expand their skills and confidence in caring for Indigenous mothers and their infa...

Value may vary

1 Year

Closed

The Sandra Cadwallader Indigenous Economics Scholarships

This scholarship supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to study a Bachelor of Economics for up to $50,000 per annum for the duration of the course.

$50000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

Open: 01/07/2024 2024-07-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/09/2024 2024-09-30T00:00:00+00:00

The St John of God Health Care Aboriginal Students Nursing Scholarship

This Scholarship is to support the costs associated with full time study, including the cost of living, and learning resources, to continuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from the Fremantle Campus enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing at The University of Notre Dame Australia. &...

$4000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

WA

Closed

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

Close: 25/02/2026 2026-02-25T00:00:00+00:00

The Steglick Indigenous Women's Scholarship

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/o...

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

The University of Sydney Indigenous Bursaries

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...

Value may vary

No Duration

NSW

Closed

The University of Sydney Indigenous International Exchange Scholarship

This scholarship supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who are going on international exchange. The full amount will be paid in one instalment, twelve weeks prior to the departure date. 

$7500 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Open

The University of Sydney Inspired by Business Gadigal Scholarship

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 ...

$40000 approx. total

4 Years

3 scholarships offered

NSW

Open

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

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

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

Open

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

Tommerup Indigenous Scholarships

This Scholarship was established in 2024 by a gift from an anonymous donor.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Closed

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

Close: 27/02/2026 2026-02-27T00:00:00+00:00