This scholarship was established to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in eligible programs for the first year of study with the college of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE).

$4000 approx. total

1 Year

20 scholarships offered

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

Open

Indigenous Australians taking the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) and (Early Childhood and Primary) are strongly encouraged to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship is to support students in endeavours that promote excellent teaching of young Indigenous children, educational leadership and close collaboration with leaders and communities. Advancing reconciliation, building understanding, and promoting the wellbeing of young Indigenous Australians is an overarching driver of this scholarship
Research students may also be considered.

$12000 approx. total

2 Years

2 scholarships offered

VIC

Open

This Scholarship was established by Commonwealth Bank to further their longstanding commitment to the financial wellbeing, education and career pathway opportunities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

$4500 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

Commonwealth Indigenous Access Scholarship:

A scholarship provided by the Australian Government to assist Indigenous students with the costs of studying at university.

$3000 approx. total

1 Year

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

Closed

A scholarship provided by the Australian Government to assist Indigenous students with the costs of studying at university.

$6000 approx. total

1 Semester

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

Closed

There are two forms of Commonwealth Scholarships:
- Commonwealth Indigenous Accommodation Scholarships (5 on offer) and;
- Commonwealth Indigenous Education Costs Scholarships (7 on offer).
 
These scholarships are funded through the Indigenous Student Success Program, which is provided by the Commonwealth of Australia. If you will be receiving support from other sources you should check with that authority before applying for a Commonwealth Indigenous Scholarship from SCU. You are only permitted to receive one education cost scholarship and one accommodation scholarship at any one time (January to June / July to December). If you have concerns please contact the Scholarships office to discuss further. 

$32000 approx. total

No Duration

5 scholarships offered

NSW

Closed

A scholarship provided by the Australian Government to assist Indigenous students with the costs of studying at university.

Scholarship benefits:

$6000 per annum (48 credit points of study) until the minimum points for your degree are completed.

$6000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

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

Closed

Commonwealth Scholarships provide eligible Indigenous higher education students with the general costs of study. 
These include:
Indigenous Commonwealth Reward Scholarship for Commencing Students ($1,000 once-off)
and
Indigenous Commonwealth Reward Scholarship for Continuing Students ($1,300, once a year) 
 

$1300 approx. total

1 Semester

QLD

Open

The Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship Program provides up to $40,000 to new undergraduate and up to $20,000 to new postgraduate teacher education students. 

 

In return for a scholarship, recipients need to teach in government schools or government-run early learning settings after finishing their degrees. 

$40000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

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

Closed

"CPA Australia offers up to five scholarships annually for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The scholarship will assist recipients to meet the educational requirements needed to attain CPA status.

Scholarship recipients will be exempt from all CPA Program subject fees and a full three (3) years of Associate (ASA) level membership fees will be waived. The scholarships will be awarded each January and July to the best-qualified applicants based on their tertiary academic results.

Scholarships are effective from the date awarded and will be tenable for six years, subject to satisfactory progress by the recipient towards the completion of CPA Program. The scholarship does not require the recipient to render any service to the donor. However we would encourage and can facilitate you sharing your story to inspire others, if you are agreeable."

Value may vary

3 Years

5 scholarships offered

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

Closed

The CQUniversity Research Stipend Scholarship (Australian Indigenous) is provided to assist students with general living costs while undertaking a Research Higher Degree at CQUniversity.

$35000 approx. total

3 Years

3 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

This Scholarship was established by a donation from the Crommelin Family Foundation under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative.

$5400 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

The Scholarship will support 2 students enrolled in Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance course at WAAPA. The Scholarship is aimed to assist students to complete their course who have a passion for Aboriginal performance and are experiencing financial hardship. The Scholarship is a one-off payment of $6500 paid directly to the recipient.

$6500 approx. total

1 Semester

WA

Closed

This Scholarship is to support further engagement with the sciences amongst First Nations Australians. The Scholarship funds will be used to support overcome obstacles to education in the fields of Science, Engineering and Technology. 

$15000 approx. total

3 Years

1 scholarship offered

NT

Closed

CSIRO wants to inspire and empower the next generation of Indigenous scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians. 

This scholarship can be used for work placement support, extra-curricular academic tutoring and other learning tools such as textbooks while undertaking a STEM degree. This also offers the opportunity to engage with CSIRO and build a relationship and pathway into a career in the Sciences/STEM. 

$50000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) would like support further engagement with the sciences for Indigenous Australians, by supporting JCU Indigenous STEM students to complete their studies.
 
This scholarship support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate course study in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree at JCU.
 
If successful, you will receive $10,000 paid in two equal instalments of $5,000 after census dates of study period two and study period one of the following year each year of award.
 
This scholarship is also an opportunity to engage with the CSIRO and build a relationship and pathway into a career in the Sciences. The successful recipients may also be considered for a graduate position with the CSIRO and work opportunities at a CSIRO facility, which would be arranged directly with the donor and outside the scholarship.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

QLD

Closed

This scholarship is provided by the friends of Charles Sturt University, the many service organisations, individuals and corporations throughout our region who give generously via the Charles Sturt University Foundation Trust in support of the University and its students. Their gifts allow Charles Sturt University to offer more than 200 Foundation scholarships each year to students across the campuses of CSU.

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

The Curtin Graduate Research School encourages and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, by providing generous Scholarship packages. 

 

Curtin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarship package includes, a 3 year living allowance, tuition fee offset scholarship and access to research student grants to support your research endeavors.

 

Female Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recipients may also be eligible for the Bertrond and Edith Donohue Scholarship Endowment, which includes a further $12,500 top up for a maximum of three years.

 

The maximum value of the annual scholarships (base stipend and top up) is approx. $70,000 p.a. with a maximum of 4 years 100% Tuition Fee offset scholarship.

$210000 approx. total

3 Years

20 scholarships offered

WA

Open

Mrs Shirley Cruickshank has donated an initial sum of $21,000 to The University of Western Australia to establish a fund to provide a scholarship for a meritorious young Indigenous woman who is experiencing financial hardship, to encourage her to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree course at the University.

$15000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

WA

Closed

Danny Gilbert AM is a Managing Partner and co-founder of Gilbert + Tobin, one of Australia's most successful corporate law firms. Gilbert + Tobin provide innovative, relevant and commercial legal solutions to major corporate and Government clients across Australia and internationally, including the Asia-Pacific region. Danny's skills and experience includes over 30 years in commercial law, specialising in technology and corporate law. Since the mid-1970's he has had extensive involvement with social justice issues through work with community legal centres, public organisations and the arts. in 1992 he established Gilbert + Tobin Pro Bono practice, which has strong emphasis on indigenous issues.

Danny is committed to making a difference in the community, bringing his expertise to a number of director roles, including roles at the National Australia Bank and Chair of the National Museum of Australia. He is the Chair of the University's Foundation Council.

In 2005, Danny was honoured with the Order of Australia (AM) for his services to the law and the community, particularly Australia's indigenous peopl
e.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

This scholarship was established to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in eligible programs for the first year of study with the college of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE).

$4000 approx. total

1 Year

20 scholarships offered

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

Open

Indigenous Australians taking the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) and (Early Childhood and Primary) are strongly encouraged to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship is to support students in endeavours that promote excellent teaching of young Indigenous children, educational leadership and close collaboration with leaders and communities. Advancing reconciliation, building understanding, and promoting the wellbeing of young Indigenous Australians is an overarching driver of this scholarship
Research students may also be considered.

$12000 approx. total

2 Years

2 scholarships offered

VIC

Open

This Scholarship was established by Commonwealth Bank to further their longstanding commitment to the financial wellbeing, education and career pathway opportunities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

$4500 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

Commonwealth Indigenous Access Scholarship:

A scholarship provided by the Australian Government to assist Indigenous students with the costs of studying at university.

$3000 approx. total

1 Year

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

Closed

A scholarship provided by the Australian Government to assist Indigenous students with the costs of studying at university.

$6000 approx. total

1 Semester

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

Closed

There are two forms of Commonwealth Scholarships:
- Commonwealth Indigenous Accommodation Scholarships (5 on offer) and;
- Commonwealth Indigenous Education Costs Scholarships (7 on offer).
 
These scholarships are funded through the Indigenous Student Success Program, which is provided by the Commonwealth of Australia. If you will be receiving support from other sources you should check with that authority before applying for a Commonwealth Indigenous Scholarship from SCU. You are only permitted to receive one education cost scholarship and one accommodation scholarship at any one time (January to June / July to December). If you have concerns please contact the Scholarships office to discuss further. 

$32000 approx. total

No Duration

5 scholarships offered

NSW

Closed

A scholarship provided by the Australian Government to assist Indigenous students with the costs of studying at university.

Scholarship benefits:

$6000 per annum (48 credit points of study) until the minimum points for your degree are completed.

$6000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

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

Closed

Commonwealth Scholarships provide eligible Indigenous higher education students with the general costs of study. 
These include:
Indigenous Commonwealth Reward Scholarship for Commencing Students ($1,000 once-off)
and
Indigenous Commonwealth Reward Scholarship for Continuing Students ($1,300, once a year) 
 

$1300 approx. total

1 Semester

QLD

Open

The Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship Program provides up to $40,000 to new undergraduate and up to $20,000 to new postgraduate teacher education students. 

 

In return for a scholarship, recipients need to teach in government schools or government-run early learning settings after finishing their degrees. 

$40000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

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

Closed

"CPA Australia offers up to five scholarships annually for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The scholarship will assist recipients to meet the educational requirements needed to attain CPA status.

Scholarship recipients will be exempt from all CPA Program subject fees and a full three (3) years of Associate (ASA) level membership fees will be waived. The scholarships will be awarded each January and July to the best-qualified applicants based on their tertiary academic results.

Scholarships are effective from the date awarded and will be tenable for six years, subject to satisfactory progress by the recipient towards the completion of CPA Program. The scholarship does not require the recipient to render any service to the donor. However we would encourage and can facilitate you sharing your story to inspire others, if you are agreeable."

Value may vary

3 Years

5 scholarships offered

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

Closed

The CQUniversity Research Stipend Scholarship (Australian Indigenous) is provided to assist students with general living costs while undertaking a Research Higher Degree at CQUniversity.

$35000 approx. total

3 Years

3 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

This Scholarship was established by a donation from the Crommelin Family Foundation under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative.

$5400 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

The Scholarship will support 2 students enrolled in Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance course at WAAPA. The Scholarship is aimed to assist students to complete their course who have a passion for Aboriginal performance and are experiencing financial hardship. The Scholarship is a one-off payment of $6500 paid directly to the recipient.

$6500 approx. total

1 Semester

WA

Closed

This Scholarship is to support further engagement with the sciences amongst First Nations Australians. The Scholarship funds will be used to support overcome obstacles to education in the fields of Science, Engineering and Technology. 

$15000 approx. total

3 Years

1 scholarship offered

NT

Closed

CSIRO wants to inspire and empower the next generation of Indigenous scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians. 

This scholarship can be used for work placement support, extra-curricular academic tutoring and other learning tools such as textbooks while undertaking a STEM degree. This also offers the opportunity to engage with CSIRO and build a relationship and pathway into a career in the Sciences/STEM. 

$50000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) would like support further engagement with the sciences for Indigenous Australians, by supporting JCU Indigenous STEM students to complete their studies.
 
This scholarship support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate course study in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree at JCU.
 
If successful, you will receive $10,000 paid in two equal instalments of $5,000 after census dates of study period two and study period one of the following year each year of award.
 
This scholarship is also an opportunity to engage with the CSIRO and build a relationship and pathway into a career in the Sciences. The successful recipients may also be considered for a graduate position with the CSIRO and work opportunities at a CSIRO facility, which would be arranged directly with the donor and outside the scholarship.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

QLD

Closed

This scholarship is provided by the friends of Charles Sturt University, the many service organisations, individuals and corporations throughout our region who give generously via the Charles Sturt University Foundation Trust in support of the University and its students. Their gifts allow Charles Sturt University to offer more than 200 Foundation scholarships each year to students across the campuses of CSU.

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

The Curtin Graduate Research School encourages and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, by providing generous Scholarship packages. 

 

Curtin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarship package includes, a 3 year living allowance, tuition fee offset scholarship and access to research student grants to support your research endeavors.

 

Female Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recipients may also be eligible for the Bertrond and Edith Donohue Scholarship Endowment, which includes a further $12,500 top up for a maximum of three years.

 

The maximum value of the annual scholarships (base stipend and top up) is approx. $70,000 p.a. with a maximum of 4 years 100% Tuition Fee offset scholarship.

$210000 approx. total

3 Years

20 scholarships offered

WA

Open

Mrs Shirley Cruickshank has donated an initial sum of $21,000 to The University of Western Australia to establish a fund to provide a scholarship for a meritorious young Indigenous woman who is experiencing financial hardship, to encourage her to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree course at the University.

$15000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

WA

Closed

Danny Gilbert AM is a Managing Partner and co-founder of Gilbert + Tobin, one of Australia's most successful corporate law firms. Gilbert + Tobin provide innovative, relevant and commercial legal solutions to major corporate and Government clients across Australia and internationally, including the Asia-Pacific region. Danny's skills and experience includes over 30 years in commercial law, specialising in technology and corporate law. Since the mid-1970's he has had extensive involvement with social justice issues through work with community legal centres, public organisations and the arts. in 1992 he established Gilbert + Tobin Pro Bono practice, which has strong emphasis on indigenous issues.

Danny is committed to making a difference in the community, bringing his expertise to a number of director roles, including roles at the National Australia Bank and Chair of the National Museum of Australia. He is the Chair of the University's Foundation Council.

In 2005, Danny was honoured with the Order of Australia (AM) for his services to the law and the community, particularly Australia's indigenous peopl
e.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

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