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The following scholarship and grant opportunities are specifically available to emerging Native American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Indigenous Australian and Torres Strait Islander artists under the AAAF. These scholarships and grants support artists in the fields of theatre, film, television, dance, music, visual arts, craft, design, literature, photography and fashion.
- AAA Indigenous Arts Grant (AUS to USA only): Will support one Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander undertaking or planning to undertake artistic development in any art field, in the United States. This scholarship will provide up to US $10,000 of support which may be used toward travel, tuition, living expenses and any other associated artistic development costs.
- AAA Arts Fund (AUS to USA and USA to AUS): Will support Indigenous Australian, Torres Strait Islander, Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian artists undertaking or planning to undertake artistic development in any art field, in the country of the other. These grants will provide up to US $5,000 of support which may be used toward travel, tuition, living expenses and any other associated artistic development costs.
$10000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
15 scholarships offered
Overseas
Closed
Open: 01/01/2026
Close: 31/03/2026
The Charlie Perkins Scholarship was launched in 2009 in memory of leader and activist Dr Charlie Perkins. The Charlie Perkins Trust partners with the Aurora Education Foundation to deliver the Charlie Perkins Scholarships to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in undertaking postgraduate study at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.
The purpose of the Charlie Perkins Scholarship is to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have the potential to become leaders in their field and in communities.
Fifteen years ago, there has never been an Indigenous Australian studying full-time at Oxford or Cambridge. Since then, 31 Charlie Perkins Scholars have been accepted into full-time study at these universities. To date, 28 have graduated. You can read more about each Scholar's journeys here.
The value of each Charlie Perkins Scholarship will vary, depending on the holder's course of study.
It will cover up to three years full university and college fees, travel costs and an annual stipend to cover living expenses.
Value may vary
3 Years
1 scholarship offered
Overseas
Closed
Open: 13/10/2025
Close: 30/01/2026
$40000 approx. total
4 Years
1 scholarship offered
NSW
Closed
Open: 14/01/2026
Close: 08/02/2026
Boeing Defence Australia supports some of the largest and most complex defence projects in Australia. The successful recipient of the Boeing Indigenous Engineering Scholarship will be offered the opportunity to apply for a Boeing Defence Australia internship where you can put your university studies into practice before graduating.
$5000 approx. total
1 Year
1 scholarship offered
NSW
Closed
Open: 06/01/2026
Close: 08/02/2026
$4000 approx. total
1 Year
1 scholarship offered
NSW
Closed
Open: 21/01/2026
Close: 08/02/2026
The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program was born to honour the life changing and enduring friendship between the successful Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma and the respected Novocastrian Ken Morley through a program that aims to inspire, educate and cultivate the next generation of globally aware and socially conscious Australian leaders.
$50000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
6 scholarships offered
NSW
Closed
Open: 01/07/2025
Close: 31/07/2025
$4000 approx. total
1 Year
1 scholarship offered
NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT
Closed
Open: 15/12/2025
Close: 08/02/2026
$4000 approx. total
1 Year
1 scholarship offered
NSW
Closed
Open: 21/01/2026
Close: 08/02/2026
- Provided opportunities for over 200 talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to gain insights into the experience of undertaking postgraduate study at premier overseas institutions.
- Seen 60% of participants go on to apply to study at the universities visited, with 93% being accepted.
- US Study Tour 2027: 21 February - 13 March 2027 (dates subject to change, please allow a day on each side for domestic travel)
Symposium: Monday 15 June - Friday 19 June 2026
Value may vary
Duration of the Program
Overseas
Closed
Open: 06/10/2025
Close: 15/03/2026
The Roberta Sykes Scholarship provides supplementary financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander postgraduate students who wish to undertake full-time studies at any recognised overseas university. Roberta Sykes scholars must embody academic excellence and demonstrate a commitment to contributing to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The value of the Scholarship is up to a maximum amount of AUD $75,000, paid directly to the recipient in equal instalments at the start of each semester or term, subject to academic progress.
Roberta Sykes Scholarships are administered by the Aurora Education Foundation and jonintly funded by the Australian Government (National Indigenous Australians Agency), the British High Commission (Chevening), Cambridge Australia Scholarships Ltd, Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and the University of Cambridge.
$75000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
Overseas
Closed
Open: 13/10/2025
Close: 30/01/2026
The value of the Scholarship is up to AUD $30,000, depending on the period of study.
$30000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
1 scholarship offered
Overseas
Closed
Open: 13/10/2025
Close: 30/01/2026
The Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre Health Scholarships open to Indigenous students enrolled in undergraduate course within the health or human services disciplines. This includes, but is not limited to: Chiropractic, Psychology and Nursing.
Value may vary
1 Semester
WA
Closed
Open: 05/10/2025
Close: 08/03/2026
$4000 approx. total
1 Year
WA
Closed
Open: 05/10/2025
Close: 08/03/2026
Awarded in categories of:
Kulbardi Education Assistance;
Kulbardi Childcare Support Scheme;
Kulbardi Accommodation Assistance;
Kulbardi Laptop Scheme.
Value may vary
Duration of the Program
WA
Closed
Open: 05/10/2025
Close: 08/03/2026
$5000 approx. total
1 Semester
NSW
Closed
Open: 09/12/2024
Close: 04/02/2026
$2000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
VIC
Closed
Open: 04/01/2026
Close: 12/03/2026
Value may vary
Duration of the Program
VIC
Closed
Open: 04/01/2026
Close: 12/03/2026
$6000 approx. total
1 Year
1 scholarship offered
NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT, Overseas
Closed
Open: 22/01/2026
Close: 27/03/2026
Past scholars have completed in project management, public health, policy and analysis.
$15000 approx. total
1 Year
NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT
Closed
Open: 27/11/2023
Close: 05/02/2024
$10000 approx. total
2 Years
3 scholarships offered
NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT
Closed
Open: 27/11/2023
Close: 05/02/2024
The following scholarship and grant opportunities are specifically available to emerging Native American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Indigenous Australian and Torres Strait Islander artists under the AAAF. These scholarships and grants support artists in the fields of theatre, film, television, dance, music, visual arts, craft, design, literature, photography and fashion.
- AAA Indigenous Arts Grant (AUS to USA only): Will support one Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander undertaking or planning to undertake artistic development in any art field, in the United States. This scholarship will provide up to US $10,000 of support which may be used toward travel, tuition, living expenses and any other associated artistic development costs.
- AAA Arts Fund (AUS to USA and USA to AUS): Will support Indigenous Australian, Torres Strait Islander, Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian artists undertaking or planning to undertake artistic development in any art field, in the country of the other. These grants will provide up to US $5,000 of support which may be used toward travel, tuition, living expenses and any other associated artistic development costs.
$10000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
15 scholarships offered
Overseas
Closed
Open: 01/01/2026
Close: 31/03/2026
The Charlie Perkins Scholarship was launched in 2009 in memory of leader and activist Dr Charlie Perkins. The Charlie Perkins Trust partners with the Aurora Education Foundation to deliver the Charlie Perkins Scholarships to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in undertaking postgraduate study at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.
The purpose of the Charlie Perkins Scholarship is to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have the potential to become leaders in their field and in communities.
Fifteen years ago, there has never been an Indigenous Australian studying full-time at Oxford or Cambridge. Since then, 31 Charlie Perkins Scholars have been accepted into full-time study at these universities. To date, 28 have graduated. You can read more about each Scholar's journeys here.
The value of each Charlie Perkins Scholarship will vary, depending on the holder's course of study.
It will cover up to three years full university and college fees, travel costs and an annual stipend to cover living expenses.
Value may vary
3 Years
1 scholarship offered
Overseas
Closed
Open: 13/10/2025
Close: 30/01/2026
$40000 approx. total
4 Years
1 scholarship offered
NSW
Closed
Open: 14/01/2026
Close: 08/02/2026
Boeing Defence Australia supports some of the largest and most complex defence projects in Australia. The successful recipient of the Boeing Indigenous Engineering Scholarship will be offered the opportunity to apply for a Boeing Defence Australia internship where you can put your university studies into practice before graduating.
$5000 approx. total
1 Year
1 scholarship offered
NSW
Closed
Open: 06/01/2026
Close: 08/02/2026
$4000 approx. total
1 Year
1 scholarship offered
NSW
Closed
Open: 21/01/2026
Close: 08/02/2026
The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program was born to honour the life changing and enduring friendship between the successful Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma and the respected Novocastrian Ken Morley through a program that aims to inspire, educate and cultivate the next generation of globally aware and socially conscious Australian leaders.
$50000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
6 scholarships offered
NSW
Closed
Open: 01/07/2025
Close: 31/07/2025
$4000 approx. total
1 Year
1 scholarship offered
NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT
Closed
Open: 15/12/2025
Close: 08/02/2026
$4000 approx. total
1 Year
1 scholarship offered
NSW
Closed
Open: 21/01/2026
Close: 08/02/2026
- Provided opportunities for over 200 talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to gain insights into the experience of undertaking postgraduate study at premier overseas institutions.
- Seen 60% of participants go on to apply to study at the universities visited, with 93% being accepted.
- US Study Tour 2027: 21 February - 13 March 2027 (dates subject to change, please allow a day on each side for domestic travel)
Symposium: Monday 15 June - Friday 19 June 2026
Value may vary
Duration of the Program
Overseas
Closed
Open: 06/10/2025
Close: 15/03/2026
The Roberta Sykes Scholarship provides supplementary financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander postgraduate students who wish to undertake full-time studies at any recognised overseas university. Roberta Sykes scholars must embody academic excellence and demonstrate a commitment to contributing to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The value of the Scholarship is up to a maximum amount of AUD $75,000, paid directly to the recipient in equal instalments at the start of each semester or term, subject to academic progress.
Roberta Sykes Scholarships are administered by the Aurora Education Foundation and jonintly funded by the Australian Government (National Indigenous Australians Agency), the British High Commission (Chevening), Cambridge Australia Scholarships Ltd, Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and the University of Cambridge.
$75000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
Overseas
Closed
Open: 13/10/2025
Close: 30/01/2026
The value of the Scholarship is up to AUD $30,000, depending on the period of study.
$30000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
1 scholarship offered
Overseas
Closed
Open: 13/10/2025
Close: 30/01/2026
The Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre Health Scholarships open to Indigenous students enrolled in undergraduate course within the health or human services disciplines. This includes, but is not limited to: Chiropractic, Psychology and Nursing.
Value may vary
1 Semester
WA
Closed
Open: 05/10/2025
Close: 08/03/2026
$4000 approx. total
1 Year
WA
Closed
Open: 05/10/2025
Close: 08/03/2026
Awarded in categories of:
Kulbardi Education Assistance;
Kulbardi Childcare Support Scheme;
Kulbardi Accommodation Assistance;
Kulbardi Laptop Scheme.
Value may vary
Duration of the Program
WA
Closed
Open: 05/10/2025
Close: 08/03/2026
$5000 approx. total
1 Semester
NSW
Closed
Open: 09/12/2024
Close: 04/02/2026
$2000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
VIC
Closed
Open: 04/01/2026
Close: 12/03/2026
Value may vary
Duration of the Program
VIC
Closed
Open: 04/01/2026
Close: 12/03/2026
$6000 approx. total
1 Year
1 scholarship offered
NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT, Overseas
Closed
Open: 22/01/2026
Close: 27/03/2026
Past scholars have completed in project management, public health, policy and analysis.
$15000 approx. total
1 Year
NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT
Closed
Open: 27/11/2023
Close: 05/02/2024
$10000 approx. total
2 Years
3 scholarships offered
NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, ACT
Closed
Open: 27/11/2023
Close: 05/02/2024
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