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Dare to be Deadly Accommodation Scholarship

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The Dare to be Deadly Accommodation Scholarship assists regional and remote Indigenous students from low income backgrounds with expenses associated with relocating for the purpose of undertaking internal studies at CQUniversity. Scholarships are available for students living at CQUniversity Student Residential Colleges in Mackay or Rockhampton or in private accommodation near any CQUniversity regional campus.

$50000 approx. total

1 Semester

4 scholarships offered

QLD

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Dare to be Deadly Scholarship

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The Dare to be Deadly Scholarship assists Indigenous students from regional and remote locations with expenses associated with undergraduate study. The scholarship funds are intended to assist with living expenses and non-deferrable costs such as textbooks, uniforms, technology, internet, course specific equipment and/or travel costs associated with compulsory industry placement.

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

33 scholarships offered

QLD

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David and Joyce Stabb Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

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This Scholarship was established in 2025 by a gift from Robyn Reid, in memory of David and Joyce Stabb. The Scholarship aims to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students' access and success at UQ.

$9000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

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Deadly Accommodation Scholarship

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The Deadly Relocation/Accommodation Costs Scholarship (ICACS) aims to improve higher education access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples', particularly those who need to relocated from regional and remote areas in order to access study. 
 
$3500 in first year per semester, $2500 each semester after
 

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

VIC

Closed

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Deadly Education Scholarships

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The Deadly Education Costs Scholarship aims to improve higher education access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.'
 

$2000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

VIC

Closed

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Dean's Indigenous Master of Professional Psychology Scholarship

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This scholarship covers 50% of tuition fees per session for up to two years (one year if full-time, two years if part-time) plus a paid internship with the Department of Communities and Justice at the conclusion of the scholarship. 

Value may vary

2 Years

NSW

Closed

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Dean's Western Sydney Local Health District Master of Art Therapy Indigenous Scholarship

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This scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees for up to two years. 
 
Western Sydney Local Health District is committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to further develop their skills in Allied Health. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are under-represented the workforce, and as a major employer, not only in health but also Western Sydney, they would like to provide this opportunity for an Indigenous person to undertake the Masters of Art Therapy. 
As a Health Care provider they recognise and understand the impacts that intergenerational trauma have played and continue to play in the community. We believe that providing these opportunities will assist in this pathway to improve the visual arts for Indigenous people. 

Value may vary

2 Years

NSW

Closed

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Dennis McDermott Research Scholarships

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These scholarships will be awarded to Indigenous students of expectional research promise to undertake a higher degree by research at La Trobe. This scholarship is awarded alongside the Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship, which provides a stipend, Offset and Allowance.
 
These are available to Masters by research or doctoral research on any topic.
 
- a RTP stipend for up to 3.5 years for a doctoral degree or 22 months for a Masters by research = $33,500 per year
- a special top-up stipend of $10,000 per year for 3.5 years for doctoral, 22 months for Masters;
- a research support grant of up to $3,000 per year;
- a RTP Fees Offset scholarship for up to 4 years for doctoral or two for Masters by research;
- a RTP Allowance to support relocation and production of the thesis;
- opportunities to work with La Trobe's outstanding researchers and have access to their suite of professional development programs.

$46000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

VIC

Open

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DesignInc Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Architecture Scholarship

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DesignInc embodies a holistic approach to buildings and environment that puts people and sustainability at the centre of everything they do. The practice has a proactive approach to diversity and inclusion and has achieved gender balance amongst staff and senior executive. There is also cultural diversity with 34 nationalities represented within the practice. As an organisation we support our staff in every aspect, from training and professional development, mental health support, flexibility in work life balance, social activities, collaborative approach to design and a positive and dynamic environment to work in. DesignInc is an Australia-wide practice, dedicated to creating people-centric environments from the large scale to the small. Architecture can transform lives. It changes cities, builds communities and can elevate everyday moments of working, learning and living. We think about every project in terms of environmental sustainability, and seek design solutions that are good for people, good for the planet. People are at the heart of everything we do. From designing environments that aid learning or healing, to places of discovery and technical innovation — our first question is ‘how can we make a positive contribution to not only the project outcomes but also to the community and the planet?’ Our experienced team of architects, urban planners, interior designers and landscape architects, brings this holistic perspective to each project.

$150000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

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Digby Wilson Indigenous Scholarship

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This scholarship supports an Indigenous undergraduate student in their progress towards completing their course.
 
 
This scholarship awards $6,000 per year for full-time for the duration of your degree ($3,000 part-time). 

$12000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

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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

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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

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Dodson Indigenous Juris Doctor Scholarship

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This scholarship is made available to Indigenous students who are studying the Juris Doctor in recognition of their high achievement:

The scholarship was named after distinguished Monash Alumnus Professor Michael Dodson AM and his daughter Inala (Dodson) Cooper, as the first Aboriginal parent and child to graduate from the Monash Law School, and in recognition of their contribution to the Indigenous community and to Indigenous affairs over many years.

$162000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

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

Open

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Doherty Ellis Undergraduate Scholarship

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This scholarship was established to honour the memory of Jack Doherty, who founded the Newcastle Aboriginal Support Group in 1980. Jack saw tertiary education as a key factor in Aboriginal empowerment. The intention of the scholarship is to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to complete studies at the University of Newcastle. The scholarship was established with funds from the former Newcastle Aboriginal Support Group.
 
Funds have also been contributed in memory of Athie and Con Ellis, who understood the value of education and had a unique perspective on the problems faced by others in the community. They had no children of their own and were dedicated to helping further the education of young people.

$4000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

NSW

Closed

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Don and Tina Hamson Indigenous Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The purpose of this Scholarship is to encourage and support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to achieve educational success through completing studies at UQ, and to support greater representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in higher education.

$10000 approx. total

3 Years

QLD

Open

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Dorothea Swift Nursing Scholarship

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The Dorothea Swift Nursing Scholarships have been generously donated to support Bachelor of Science - Nursing students commencing their first semester of study. 
 

$24000 approx. total

3 Years

WA

Closed

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Dr Alan Lan Van Tran and Minh Ha Tran Indigenous Health Education Scholarship

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This Scholarship was established in 2013 and maintained by the Alan Lan Van Tran and Minh Ha Tran Family Endowment Fund. 

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

3 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

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Dr Aunty Doris Paton Indigenous Accommodation Scholarship

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The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is offering the Dr Aunty Doris Paton Scholarship for Indigenous Students to support them to live on campus whilst studying at Monash. This Scholarship honours the inspiring leadership and contribution Aunty Doris, a Ngarigo Monero, Gunai Elder has made to Indigenous education, health and wellbeing.

 

It covers up to $10,000 of the cost of one year's accommodation at Monash Residential Services.

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

VIC

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Dr Bal Krishan Scholarship

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Ear, nose and throat surgeon Bal Krishan has practised in Wagga Wagga for more than four decades. A supporter of higher education and healthcare in regional Australia, Dr Krishan made a substantial donation to the CSU Foundation Trust in 2008. This donation enabled the creation of this scholarship for Indigenous students enrolled full-time in a course on Wagga Wagga Campus.

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

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Dr Bill Jonas Memorial Indigenous Scholarship

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This scholarship has been established by donations made to the Dr Bill Jonas Memorial Indigenous Fund. The fund was established with donations form the Wollotuka Institute, friends, family and community members who wished to honour Dr Bill Jonas' significant contribution to Wollotuka and the University of Newcastle.
 
Dr Jonas, a proud Worimi man, is a pioneer of Indigenous rights. He was the first ever Indigenous Australian to be awarded a PhD and Australia's second ever Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. The list of his achievements goes on.

The scholarship provides a total benefit of $5,000 over a 1 year tenure provided onging eligibility is met for the term of the scholarship.

The scholarship will be paid in two lump sums of $2,500 follwoing the Semester one and Semester two census dates.

$5000 approx. total

No Duration

1 scholarship offered

NSW

Closed

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Dare to be Deadly Accommodation Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The Dare to be Deadly Accommodation Scholarship assists regional and remote Indigenous students from low income backgrounds with expenses associated with relocating for the purpose of undertaking internal studies at CQUniversity. Scholarships are available for students living at CQUniversity Student Residential Colleges in Mackay or Rockhampton or in private accommodation near any CQUniversity regional campus.

$50000 approx. total

1 Semester

4 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

More

Dare to be Deadly Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The Dare to be Deadly Scholarship assists Indigenous students from regional and remote locations with expenses associated with undergraduate study. The scholarship funds are intended to assist with living expenses and non-deferrable costs such as textbooks, uniforms, technology, internet, course specific equipment and/or travel costs associated with compulsory industry placement.

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

33 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

More

David and Joyce Stabb Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This Scholarship was established in 2025 by a gift from Robyn Reid, in memory of David and Joyce Stabb. The Scholarship aims to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students' access and success at UQ.

$9000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

More

Deadly Accommodation Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The Deadly Relocation/Accommodation Costs Scholarship (ICACS) aims to improve higher education access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples', particularly those who need to relocated from regional and remote areas in order to access study. 
 
$3500 in first year per semester, $2500 each semester after
 

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

VIC

Closed

More

Deadly Education Scholarships

Featured Promoted

The Deadly Education Costs Scholarship aims to improve higher education access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.'
 

$2000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

VIC

Closed

More

Dean's Indigenous Master of Professional Psychology Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This scholarship covers 50% of tuition fees per session for up to two years (one year if full-time, two years if part-time) plus a paid internship with the Department of Communities and Justice at the conclusion of the scholarship. 

Value may vary

2 Years

NSW

Closed

More

Dean's Western Sydney Local Health District Master of Art Therapy Indigenous Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees for up to two years. 
 
Western Sydney Local Health District is committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to further develop their skills in Allied Health. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are under-represented the workforce, and as a major employer, not only in health but also Western Sydney, they would like to provide this opportunity for an Indigenous person to undertake the Masters of Art Therapy. 
As a Health Care provider they recognise and understand the impacts that intergenerational trauma have played and continue to play in the community. We believe that providing these opportunities will assist in this pathway to improve the visual arts for Indigenous people. 

Value may vary

2 Years

NSW

Closed

More

Dennis McDermott Research Scholarships

Featured Promoted

These scholarships will be awarded to Indigenous students of expectional research promise to undertake a higher degree by research at La Trobe. This scholarship is awarded alongside the Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship, which provides a stipend, Offset and Allowance.
 
These are available to Masters by research or doctoral research on any topic.
 
- a RTP stipend for up to 3.5 years for a doctoral degree or 22 months for a Masters by research = $33,500 per year
- a special top-up stipend of $10,000 per year for 3.5 years for doctoral, 22 months for Masters;
- a research support grant of up to $3,000 per year;
- a RTP Fees Offset scholarship for up to 4 years for doctoral or two for Masters by research;
- a RTP Allowance to support relocation and production of the thesis;
- opportunities to work with La Trobe's outstanding researchers and have access to their suite of professional development programs.

$46000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

VIC

Open

More

DesignInc Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Architecture Scholarship

Featured Promoted

DesignInc embodies a holistic approach to buildings and environment that puts people and sustainability at the centre of everything they do. The practice has a proactive approach to diversity and inclusion and has achieved gender balance amongst staff and senior executive. There is also cultural diversity with 34 nationalities represented within the practice. As an organisation we support our staff in every aspect, from training and professional development, mental health support, flexibility in work life balance, social activities, collaborative approach to design and a positive and dynamic environment to work in. DesignInc is an Australia-wide practice, dedicated to creating people-centric environments from the large scale to the small. Architecture can transform lives. It changes cities, builds communities and can elevate everyday moments of working, learning and living. We think about every project in terms of environmental sustainability, and seek design solutions that are good for people, good for the planet. People are at the heart of everything we do. From designing environments that aid learning or healing, to places of discovery and technical innovation — our first question is ‘how can we make a positive contribution to not only the project outcomes but also to the community and the planet?’ Our experienced team of architects, urban planners, interior designers and landscape architects, brings this holistic perspective to each project.

$150000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Closed

More

Digby Wilson Indigenous Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This scholarship supports an Indigenous undergraduate student in their progress towards completing their course.
 
 
This scholarship awards $6,000 per year for full-time for the duration of your degree ($3,000 part-time). 

$12000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

More

Dimeo - Craig Dukes First Nations Scholarship

Featured Promoted

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

More

Doctor of Medicine First Peoples Scholarship

Featured Promoted

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

More

Dodson Indigenous Juris Doctor Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This scholarship is made available to Indigenous students who are studying the Juris Doctor in recognition of their high achievement:

The scholarship was named after distinguished Monash Alumnus Professor Michael Dodson AM and his daughter Inala (Dodson) Cooper, as the first Aboriginal parent and child to graduate from the Monash Law School, and in recognition of their contribution to the Indigenous community and to Indigenous affairs over many years.

$162000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

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

Open

More

Doherty Ellis Undergraduate Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This scholarship was established to honour the memory of Jack Doherty, who founded the Newcastle Aboriginal Support Group in 1980. Jack saw tertiary education as a key factor in Aboriginal empowerment. The intention of the scholarship is to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to complete studies at the University of Newcastle. The scholarship was established with funds from the former Newcastle Aboriginal Support Group.
 
Funds have also been contributed in memory of Athie and Con Ellis, who understood the value of education and had a unique perspective on the problems faced by others in the community. They had no children of their own and were dedicated to helping further the education of young people.

$4000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

NSW

Closed

More

Don and Tina Hamson Indigenous Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The purpose of this Scholarship is to encourage and support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to achieve educational success through completing studies at UQ, and to support greater representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in higher education.

$10000 approx. total

3 Years

QLD

Open

More

Dorothea Swift Nursing Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The Dorothea Swift Nursing Scholarships have been generously donated to support Bachelor of Science - Nursing students commencing their first semester of study. 
 

$24000 approx. total

3 Years

WA

Closed

More

Dr Alan Lan Van Tran and Minh Ha Tran Indigenous Health Education Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This Scholarship was established in 2013 and maintained by the Alan Lan Van Tran and Minh Ha Tran Family Endowment Fund. 

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

3 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

More

Dr Aunty Doris Paton Indigenous Accommodation Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is offering the Dr Aunty Doris Paton Scholarship for Indigenous Students to support them to live on campus whilst studying at Monash. This Scholarship honours the inspiring leadership and contribution Aunty Doris, a Ngarigo Monero, Gunai Elder has made to Indigenous education, health and wellbeing.

 

It covers up to $10,000 of the cost of one year's accommodation at Monash Residential Services.

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

VIC

Open

More

Dr Bal Krishan Scholarship

Featured Promoted

Ear, nose and throat surgeon Bal Krishan has practised in Wagga Wagga for more than four decades. A supporter of higher education and healthcare in regional Australia, Dr Krishan made a substantial donation to the CSU Foundation Trust in 2008. This donation enabled the creation of this scholarship for Indigenous students enrolled full-time in a course on Wagga Wagga Campus.

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

More

Dr Bill Jonas Memorial Indigenous Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This scholarship has been established by donations made to the Dr Bill Jonas Memorial Indigenous Fund. The fund was established with donations form the Wollotuka Institute, friends, family and community members who wished to honour Dr Bill Jonas' significant contribution to Wollotuka and the University of Newcastle.
 
Dr Jonas, a proud Worimi man, is a pioneer of Indigenous rights. He was the first ever Indigenous Australian to be awarded a PhD and Australia's second ever Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. The list of his achievements goes on.

The scholarship provides a total benefit of $5,000 over a 1 year tenure provided onging eligibility is met for the term of the scholarship.

The scholarship will be paid in two lump sums of $2,500 follwoing the Semester one and Semester two census dates.

$5000 approx. total

No Duration

1 scholarship offered

NSW

Closed

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