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This Scholarship will support an Indigenous visual art/fine art undergraduate student who can demonstrate academic merit and circumstance/s impacting their education.
It will provide up to $10,000 per year for up to three years for full time students and up to $5000 per year for up to six years for part time students.
$30000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
1 scholarship offered
VIC
Open
Moondani Balluk student grants provide flexible financial assistance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students studying at Victoria University.
The grant amounts are different depending on the course level:
- VE/TAFE: $1000
- Higher education undergraduate: $2000
- Higher education postgraduate: $3000
$2000 approx. total
1 Semester
VIC
Open
The bursaries provide financial assistance to help Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students fully participate and succeed in their chosen studies.
Suggested uses:
Essential technology for study
Noise cancelling headphones
License to digital tools for duration of study
Transportation costs
$3000 approx. total
1 Semester
ACT
Open
This project will investigate ecoacoustics through the perspective of traditional land management practices. With events like the Black Summer wildfires increasing in frequency and severity, there are calls for land management practices to better incorporate Traditional Ecological Knowledge (e.g. cultural burning). This project will apply acoustic metrics to investigate how traditional land management practices influence the condition of ecosystems and faunal communities. The specific aims of this project will be guided by the student's interest.
This project is supported by an ARC Industry Fellowship, in partnership with Bush Heritage Australia.
You'll receive a stipend of $32,192 per annum for a maximum duration of three and a half years while undertaking a QUT PhD. The duration includes an extension of up to six months if approved for your candidature. This is a full-time, tax-exempt rate which will index annually.
You will receive a tuition fee offset, covering the cost of your tuition fees for the first four full-time equivalent years of your doctoral studies.
As a Scholarship recipient, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of leading researchers, to undertake your own innovative research in and across the field.
$96576 approx. total
3 Years
QLD
Open
This Scholarship aims to support and inspire Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander participation in STEM degrees.
You will receive a scholarship valued at $10,000 for one year, paid in two instalments of $5000.
$10000 approx. total
1 Year
QLD
Open
$3550 approx. total
1 Semester
QLD
Open
The Snow Scholarship is one of Australia’s most generous and transformative undergraduate programs, designed predominantly to support students in Canberra and regional or rural NSW who face barriers to higher education.
Each Snow Scholarship is valued at up to $30,000 per year, providing residential, academic and wellbeing support to help you focus on your future:
* on-campus accommodation for up to 52 weeks each year (valued at approx. $15,000)
* an annual stipend of over $9,000 to help with everyday living costs like food, transport and study supplies
* tutoring and academic support, provided on top of your regular course
* health and wellbeing services, including GP visits, psychological counselling, and a gym or sporting membership
* skill-building programs, including mental health first aid training, financial literacy, cultural awareness training, and support to help you land your first job
* travel and relocation support.
$90000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
16 scholarships offered
Open
An ARC funded research scholarship is available with the Mathematics Without Borders research group, within the Mathematical Sciences Institute at the Australian National University.
The successful applicant/s will undertake research on non-Western and Indigenous mathematical knowledge and its transmission. Some fieldwork and archival work may be involved.
For a full-time PhD, MPhil, or Masters by Research program the scholarship stipend is $ 38,154 per year, for up to 3.5 years.
As appropriate, scholarships also may be offered to undergraduate students to undertake an aligned short research project at Honours level or within a PhB program. The scholarship at postgraduate level may be available to an international student who also qualifies for a Tuition Fee Scholarship.
$133539 approx. total
3 Years
1 scholarship offered
ACT
Open
The Faculty of Education is offering the Aunty Diane Singh Indigenous Scholarship for Indigenous students wanting to study a Masters of Teaching. This scholarship honours the significant contributions Aunty Di, a Yorta-Yorta Wemba-Wemba Elder has made to Indigenous education. She is the current Elder in Residence at Monash University.
This Scholarship offers $3,985 paid towards tuition fees per annum for up to two years and $20,000 paid in cash per annum for up to two years.
$48000 approx. total
2 Years
1 scholarship offered
VIC
Open
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
The Engineering Indigenous Excellence Scholarship has been introduced to support Indigenous students to excel in undergraduate Engineering degrees.
$40000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
2 scholarships offered
VIC
Open
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
The First Nations Fellowship Program offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners a supported and flexible way to build skills, boost confidence and start new learning journeys.
Under this Fellowship, eligible students can enrol in selected Sydney Community College short courses with vocational intent at no cost. Whether you want to upskill for work, improve everyday digital capability or start a new career pathway, this program gives you access to practical and job relevant courses with support along the way.
Value may vary
Duration of the Program
NSW
Open
The Indigenous Genomics Scholarship Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to complete either:
Master of Genetic Counselling (MGC) or;
Master of Genomics and Health (MGH).
The Scholarship is tailored to each student and designed to reduce barriers to study, strengthen cultural safety and support successful transition into professional practice. This Scholarship offers flexible financial assistance based on individual circumstances and may include:
Full or partial course fee payment
Accommodation support (including relocation if required)
Travel costs, including regional and remote travel
Education expenses
Conference attendance
Academic support and mentoring
Value may vary
Duration of the Program
VIC
Open
As a registered charity and the peak body for First Nations lawyers and law students in NSW/ACT, Ngalaya are committed to supporting the next generation of First Nations law-makers.
Ngalaya has funds available to support Indigenous law students with once-off bursaries or Ngalaya members with specific grants. Applications are always open, with priority given to individuals experiencing financial need.
$1000 approx. total
1 Semester
NSW, ACT
Open
$60000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
1 scholarship offered
Overseas
Not opened yet
Open: 16/06/2026
Close: 01/10/2026
Bruce and Carol both graduated from UTS in 1990 with a Diploma in Teaching and were committed to improving the future for Indigenous people through their involvement in Indigenous education and the Stolen Generations.
$1000 approx. total
1 Semester
10 scholarships offered
NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT
Not opened yet
Open: 27/07/2026
Close: 02/09/2026
This Scholarship supports Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students at UQ to complete the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalisation.
$2500 approx. total
No Duration
QLD
Not opened yet
Open: 06/07/2026
Close: 17/08/2026
The following scholarships are available each year to Indigenous Veterans:
- Veterans’ Fund Undergraduate Scholarships (multiple offered in either direction): Supports American and Australian indigenous veterans pursuing or planning to pursue undergraduate study in any disciplinary field, in the country of the other;
- Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships (multiple offered in either direction): Supports American and Australian indigenous veterans pursuing or planning to pursue to Graduate-level (Masters, Ph.D. or Postdoctoral Research) study or research in any disciplinary field, in the country of the other.
$40000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
Overseas
Closed
Open: 01/01/2026
Close: 31/03/2026
The following scholarship is available each year:
- AAA – Aurora Indigenous Education Scholarship (AUS to USA only): Will support two Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander individuals undertaking or planning to undertake full-time Graduate level study (Masters, Ph.D. or Postdoctoral Research) in any disciplinary field, at an accredited educational institution in the US (offer not required at time of application).
$40000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
2 scholarships offered
Overseas
Closed
Open: 01/01/2026
Close: 31/03/2026
This Scholarship will support an Indigenous visual art/fine art undergraduate student who can demonstrate academic merit and circumstance/s impacting their education.
It will provide up to $10,000 per year for up to three years for full time students and up to $5000 per year for up to six years for part time students.
$30000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
1 scholarship offered
VIC
Open
Moondani Balluk student grants provide flexible financial assistance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students studying at Victoria University.
The grant amounts are different depending on the course level:
- VE/TAFE: $1000
- Higher education undergraduate: $2000
- Higher education postgraduate: $3000
$2000 approx. total
1 Semester
VIC
Open
The bursaries provide financial assistance to help Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students fully participate and succeed in their chosen studies.
Suggested uses:
Essential technology for study
Noise cancelling headphones
License to digital tools for duration of study
Transportation costs
$3000 approx. total
1 Semester
ACT
Open
This project will investigate ecoacoustics through the perspective of traditional land management practices. With events like the Black Summer wildfires increasing in frequency and severity, there are calls for land management practices to better incorporate Traditional Ecological Knowledge (e.g. cultural burning). This project will apply acoustic metrics to investigate how traditional land management practices influence the condition of ecosystems and faunal communities. The specific aims of this project will be guided by the student's interest.
This project is supported by an ARC Industry Fellowship, in partnership with Bush Heritage Australia.
You'll receive a stipend of $32,192 per annum for a maximum duration of three and a half years while undertaking a QUT PhD. The duration includes an extension of up to six months if approved for your candidature. This is a full-time, tax-exempt rate which will index annually.
You will receive a tuition fee offset, covering the cost of your tuition fees for the first four full-time equivalent years of your doctoral studies.
As a Scholarship recipient, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of leading researchers, to undertake your own innovative research in and across the field.
$96576 approx. total
3 Years
QLD
Open
This Scholarship aims to support and inspire Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander participation in STEM degrees.
You will receive a scholarship valued at $10,000 for one year, paid in two instalments of $5000.
$10000 approx. total
1 Year
QLD
Open
$3550 approx. total
1 Semester
QLD
Open
The Snow Scholarship is one of Australia’s most generous and transformative undergraduate programs, designed predominantly to support students in Canberra and regional or rural NSW who face barriers to higher education.
Each Snow Scholarship is valued at up to $30,000 per year, providing residential, academic and wellbeing support to help you focus on your future:
* on-campus accommodation for up to 52 weeks each year (valued at approx. $15,000)
* an annual stipend of over $9,000 to help with everyday living costs like food, transport and study supplies
* tutoring and academic support, provided on top of your regular course
* health and wellbeing services, including GP visits, psychological counselling, and a gym or sporting membership
* skill-building programs, including mental health first aid training, financial literacy, cultural awareness training, and support to help you land your first job
* travel and relocation support.
$90000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
16 scholarships offered
Open
An ARC funded research scholarship is available with the Mathematics Without Borders research group, within the Mathematical Sciences Institute at the Australian National University.
The successful applicant/s will undertake research on non-Western and Indigenous mathematical knowledge and its transmission. Some fieldwork and archival work may be involved.
For a full-time PhD, MPhil, or Masters by Research program the scholarship stipend is $ 38,154 per year, for up to 3.5 years.
As appropriate, scholarships also may be offered to undergraduate students to undertake an aligned short research project at Honours level or within a PhB program. The scholarship at postgraduate level may be available to an international student who also qualifies for a Tuition Fee Scholarship.
$133539 approx. total
3 Years
1 scholarship offered
ACT
Open
The Faculty of Education is offering the Aunty Diane Singh Indigenous Scholarship for Indigenous students wanting to study a Masters of Teaching. This scholarship honours the significant contributions Aunty Di, a Yorta-Yorta Wemba-Wemba Elder has made to Indigenous education. She is the current Elder in Residence at Monash University.
This Scholarship offers $3,985 paid towards tuition fees per annum for up to two years and $20,000 paid in cash per annum for up to two years.
$48000 approx. total
2 Years
1 scholarship offered
VIC
Open
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
The Engineering Indigenous Excellence Scholarship has been introduced to support Indigenous students to excel in undergraduate Engineering degrees.
$40000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
2 scholarships offered
VIC
Open
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
The First Nations Fellowship Program offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners a supported and flexible way to build skills, boost confidence and start new learning journeys.
Under this Fellowship, eligible students can enrol in selected Sydney Community College short courses with vocational intent at no cost. Whether you want to upskill for work, improve everyday digital capability or start a new career pathway, this program gives you access to practical and job relevant courses with support along the way.
Value may vary
Duration of the Program
NSW
Open
The Indigenous Genomics Scholarship Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to complete either:
Master of Genetic Counselling (MGC) or;
Master of Genomics and Health (MGH).
The Scholarship is tailored to each student and designed to reduce barriers to study, strengthen cultural safety and support successful transition into professional practice. This Scholarship offers flexible financial assistance based on individual circumstances and may include:
Full or partial course fee payment
Accommodation support (including relocation if required)
Travel costs, including regional and remote travel
Education expenses
Conference attendance
Academic support and mentoring
Value may vary
Duration of the Program
VIC
Open
As a registered charity and the peak body for First Nations lawyers and law students in NSW/ACT, Ngalaya are committed to supporting the next generation of First Nations law-makers.
Ngalaya has funds available to support Indigenous law students with once-off bursaries or Ngalaya members with specific grants. Applications are always open, with priority given to individuals experiencing financial need.
$1000 approx. total
1 Semester
NSW, ACT
Open
$60000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
1 scholarship offered
Overseas
Not opened yet
Open: 16/06/2026
Close: 01/10/2026
Bruce and Carol both graduated from UTS in 1990 with a Diploma in Teaching and were committed to improving the future for Indigenous people through their involvement in Indigenous education and the Stolen Generations.
$1000 approx. total
1 Semester
10 scholarships offered
NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT
Not opened yet
Open: 27/07/2026
Close: 02/09/2026
This Scholarship supports Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students at UQ to complete the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalisation.
$2500 approx. total
No Duration
QLD
Not opened yet
Open: 06/07/2026
Close: 17/08/2026
The following scholarships are available each year to Indigenous Veterans:
- Veterans’ Fund Undergraduate Scholarships (multiple offered in either direction): Supports American and Australian indigenous veterans pursuing or planning to pursue undergraduate study in any disciplinary field, in the country of the other;
- Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships (multiple offered in either direction): Supports American and Australian indigenous veterans pursuing or planning to pursue to Graduate-level (Masters, Ph.D. or Postdoctoral Research) study or research in any disciplinary field, in the country of the other.
$40000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
Overseas
Closed
Open: 01/01/2026
Close: 31/03/2026
The following scholarship is available each year:
- AAA – Aurora Indigenous Education Scholarship (AUS to USA only): Will support two Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander individuals undertaking or planning to undertake full-time Graduate level study (Masters, Ph.D. or Postdoctoral Research) in any disciplinary field, at an accredited educational institution in the US (offer not required at time of application).
$40000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
2 scholarships offered
Overseas
Closed
Open: 01/01/2026
Close: 31/03/2026
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