Indigenous Pathways Portal

Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship

Are you a problem solver with a genuine passion to make a difference? Are you considering postgraduate study next year? The Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship, valued up to $120,000, helps you access the support and networks you need to back your ideas, and create a positive impact in yo...

$120000 approx. total

3 Years

17 scholarships offered

Closed

Open: 01/07/2025 2025-07-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 27/08/2025 2025-08-27T00:00:00+00:00

BCG First Nations Scholarship & Internship

At BCG, we have a proud history of offering annual scholarships since 2004 to university students in Australia and New Zealand to support outstanding future leaders with their studies and beyond. Since 2021 we have offered a dedicated First Nations scholarship, designed to empower First Nation...

$20000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

Closed

Open: 24/03/2025 2025-03-24T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 25/07/2025 2025-07-25T00:00:00+00:00

UTS Council Indigenous Scholarship

The intention of this scholarship is to support a commencing Indigenous Australian student who is identified as a potential high achiever and who may have barriers to undertaking tertiary studies.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

Closed

Open: 28/02/2024 2024-02-28T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 20/05/2024 2024-05-20T00:00:00+00:00

Indigenous Education Costs Scholarship (UTS)

This scholarship provides Indigenous students with financial assistance towards their education costs to support their academic success.

Value may vary

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Ormond College Financial Aid

Ormond is home to more than 500 undergraduate and graduate students, with options to live on-campus as residents or live off campus as non-residents while enjoying all the College programs and activities. Indigenous students who are not eligible for ABSTUDY RCO, may be eligible to receiv...

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

VIC

Closed

First Nations Cancer Scholarship

A new generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders in cancer. The First Nations Cancer Scholarship Program is funded by the Australian Government through Cancer Australia. Established by the Aurora Education Foundation and Cancer Australia, the First Nations Cancer Scholar...

$120000 approx. total

3 Years

4 scholarships offered

Closed

Open: 16/06/2025 2025-06-16T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 12/09/2025 2025-09-12T00:00:00+00:00

Roberta Sykes Scholarship

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 commitme...

$75000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

Not opened yet

Open: 13/10/2025 2025-10-13T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/01/2026 2026-01-30T00:00:00+00:00

Aurora Internship Program Indigenous Scholarships

The Internship Program continues to focus on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander* students and graduates via internships as pathways to jobs in Indigenous organisations and other organisations working in the Indigenous sector.  We are also able to...

$7400 approx. total

Duration of the Program

150 scholarships offered

Open

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

Close: 31/12/2025 2025-12-31T00:00:00+00:00

Charlie Perkins Scholarship

Fifteen years ago, there had never been an Indigenous Australian studying full-time at Oxford or Cambridge. Since then, 31 Charlie Perkins Scholars have been accepted into full-time studies at these universities. To date, 28 have graduated. You can read more about each Scholar's journey here....

Value may vary

3 Years

1 scholarship offered

Not opened yet

Open: 13/10/2025 2025-10-13T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/01/2026 2026-01-30T00:00:00+00:00

Aurora Indigenous International USA Study Tour and Symposium

This program offers Indigenous students and professionals the chance to explore postgraduate study opportunities in the United States. The tour features multi-week visits to institutions in Tucson, New York City and Boston. Study Tour participants have become part of a strong network of Aborigina...

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

Open

Open: 06/10/2025 2025-10-06T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/01/2026 2026-01-30T00:00:00+00:00

Aurora Indigenous International UK Study Tour and Symposium

This is a unique opportunity for Indigenous students and professionals considering postgraduate study overseas. The tour includes multi-week visits to prestigious institutions in Oxford, Cambridge and London. Study Tour participants have become part of a strong network of Aboriginal and Torres St...

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

Open

Open: 06/10/2025 2025-10-06T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/01/2026 2026-01-30T00:00:00+00:00

General Sir John Monash Scholarship

John Monash Scholarships recognise excellence and leadership, and celebrate one of Australia’s finest leaders: General Sir John Monash. Scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding Australian graduates to support them with post graduate study at the world’s best universities. Successful appli...

$210000 approx. total

3 Years

10 scholarships offered

Closed

Open: 05/05/2025 2025-05-05T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/06/2025 2025-06-30T00:00:00+00:00

Research Training Program Scholarship (Indigenous)

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology welcomes Indigenous Australians to complete a Higher Degree (PhD or Master) by Research at the University of Melbourne. This scholarship includes; 100% fee-offset for up to two years and a living allowance of $52,300 per year pro rata for up ...

$186050 approx. total

Duration of the Program

2 scholarships offered

VIC

Closed

The Balnaves Foundation Indigenous Medical Scholarship

The Balnaves Foundation wants to create a better Australia through education, medicine and the arts.    This scholarship offers $30,000 per year for the duration of your degree, up to $180,000. 

$180000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

QLD

Closed

Open: 01/10/2024 2024-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 10/01/2025 2025-01-10T00:00:00+00:00

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarships

These scholarships include a living stipend to support you as you complete a research project for your Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy or research-focused professional doctorate at UQ.  

$168768 approx. total

4 Years

QLD

Closed

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

Close: 31/03/2025 2025-03-31T00:00:00+00:00

Open: 01/06/2025 2025-06-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/09/2025 2025-09-30T00:00:00+00:00

Dodson Indigenous Juris Doctor Scholarship

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 an...

$162000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

Closed

DesignInc Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Architecture Scholarship

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 ...

$150000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Closed

Close: 06/01/2026 2026-01-06T00:00:00+00:00

Judge Ralph J Perdriau First Nations Scholarship for the Bachelor of Laws

This scholarship supports First Nations students undertaking a Bachelor of Laws.  Offering $30,000 per year, for up to 5 years. 

$150000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Closed

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

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

Binar Biddi PhD Scholarship

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people keep a strong connection between animals, people and Country, which can be enhanced through research. They often consider animals to be equally as important as humans - and animals can offer physical and spiritual connections between people and the ...

$144500 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

WA

Closed

Open: 31/10/2024 2024-10-31T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/06/2025 2025-06-30T00:00:00+00:00

Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Scholarship

This scholarship is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students working, or intending to work in the social and emotional well-being workforce, enrolled in related programs.  This is worth up to $135,000 for tuition fees, SSAF and financial support.   Provided the foll...

$135000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

VIC

Closed

Close: 29/06/2025 2025-06-29T00:00:00+00:00