The Fiona Lavelle and Tinesh Tamilkodi Memorial Scholarship is generously supported by St John WA. One scholarship valued at $20,000 will be open to applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students undertaking an eligible health sciences degree.
This scholarship reflect Fiona's passion for lifelong learning and supporting the next generation of St John WA team members and as a living testament to the spirit and unwavering commitment demonstrated by Tinesh throughout his service to humanity as a member of the St John WA team.

$20000 approx. total

2 Years

1 scholarship offered

WA

Closed

The Perth Radiological Clinic Indigenous Scholarship has been developed by Perth Radiological Clinic in conjunction with Curtin University to encourage and support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who have chosen to study a Bachelor of Science (Medical Radiation Science) at Curtin University. 

 

This Scholarship will provide a cash stipend of $2500 per semester for the full or remaining duration of the course for up to a maximum of four years. There is a possible opportunity for causal employment vacation work with Perth Radiological Clinic. 

$20000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

WA

Closed

This Scholarship supports and empowers Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students pursuing a career in property. The Scholarship is designed to ease financial pressures while also encouraging greater diversity and representation within the property sector. By investing in the next generation, Acumentis aims to create meaningful career pathways and strengthen opportunities for students to thrive in the profession. 

 

This Scholarship is for a total value of up to $20,000 for up to two years, paid as a cash stipend of $5000 per semester and has a guaranteed paid internship opportunities with Acumentis.

$20000 approx. total

2 Years

WA

Closed

The Margaret and John Crutch Indigenous Midwifery Scholarship has been established in the memory of Margaret and John Crutch.

Students that live on-campus will also be eligible for on-campus accommodation costs up to a maximum of $12,000 per annum. You must apply directly to Monash Residential Services (MRS) for on-campus accommodation.

$18000 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

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

Closed

This scholarship is available to talented students of Australian Indigenous descent. This scholarship offers 100% fee remission and up to $18,000
 
 

$18000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

10 scholarships offered

VIC

Open

The late Julia Nora Konig made a bequest of the residue of her estate to the University of Adelaide to be disbursed for the benefit of Indigenous Australians - the scholarship will be awarded to the highest-ranking eligible applicant in the Major Round.

$18000 approx. total

3 Years

1 scholarship offered

SA

Closed

Calleo Indigenous is a recruitment company, which provides skilled professionals to Government and the private sector in the disciplines of data management, professional support services, capability statements, SAP delivery and scribing services.
 
Calleo is committed to attracting more Indigenous employees and contractors, and actively demonstrates its commitment to reconciliation by supporting Indigenous causes through the Calleo Indigenous Community Fund (CICF). 

$18000 approx. total

3 Years

1 scholarship offered

NSW

Closed

Mary MacKillop believed in the power of education to transform lives. In her legacy the Sisters of Saint Joseph have continued to empower individuals and communities by providing access to education. Since 1998 tertiary scholarships for the First Nation Peoples of the lands in which we live have addressed the financial barriers faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and supported them to access and achieve their academic goals.

$17500 approx. total

4 Years

VIC

Closed

The ECU Vice Chancellor's Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship was established to provide financial support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians. The scholarship funds are payable each semester, until the completion of a Bachelor's degree at ECU. Applicants are asked to demonstrate leadership and contribution within the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, and/or university community.The scholarship offers $2,500 per semester (pro rata for part time study) for up to 7 semesters.

$17500 approx. total

3 Years

WA

Closed

If you are moving to Melbourne from interstate or regional Victoria and can provide evidence that you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, this scholarship can provide assistance towards your accommodation in Melbourne for the duration of your program.

$15600 approx. total

Duration of the Program

VIC

Not opened yet

Lowitja Institute Certificate IV scholarships are available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who would like to develop their skills and knowledge in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research. 

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

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

INPEX Ichthys Pty Ltd has donated funds to The University of Western Australia to provide a scholarship to encourage and assist high achieving Indigenous students to commence an undergraduate degree course at the University.

$15000 approx. total

3 Years

2 scholarships offered

WA

Closed

Jack and Eleanor Bendat donated funds to The University of Western Australia to assist and encourage meritorious Indigenous students from regional Western Australia to continue and complete their first undergraduate degree course.

$15000 approx. total

3 Years

2 scholarships offered

WA

Closed

A scholarship to support Indigenous Australians who are intending to enrol in or are currently studying an undergraduate business degree at Monash. Scholarships may also be awarded to eligible postgraduate students.
 

$15000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

5 scholarships offered

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

Closed

Achieving Potential Support Scholarship:

Monash University is looking to reward an Indigenous Australians who are interested in studying an IT degree at the undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) level;

You must be from one of our defined educational disadvantage groups. The scholarship is valued at up to $15,000. Current Monash students in the Faculty of IT may also apply.

$15000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

2 scholarships offered

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

Closed

A core value of the JCU/NQBP partnership is to provide the opportunity for high school students to study marine science at JCU. The funding will allow students to focus on achieving the most from their time with JCU, in addition to working closely with JCU and NQBP staff, as part of a mentorship program for potentially a successful career in the ports sector. Priority is given to Indigenous applicants and in addition to the $16,000 will pay for accommodation costs for QQBP work experience.

$15000 approx. total

3 Years

2 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

To pay tribute to the life and work of Aunty Ida, the Department of Health and Human Services administers an annual Scholarship in her name. The Ida West Aboriginal Health Scholarship provides financial assistance to Aboriginal students completing a formal qualification at university or vocational education (such as TAFE) in a health and or human services related field.

$15000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

TAS

Closed

A suite of bursaries for Indigenous Australian students.

$15000 approx. total

1 Year

25 scholarships offered

VIC

Closed

Access to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Midwife can significantly improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal mothers and families.

One NSW Health Rhodanthe Lipsett Midwifery Postgraduate scholarship, to the value of $15,000, is offered to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander registered midwife employed by NSW Health. Full registration to the 2024 Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives conference (CATSINaM) is also included.

The scholarship will support your postgraduate studies and develop the skills most relevant to your midwifery area of practice.

Rhodanthe Lipsett OAM was an Australian midwife and author. She was a passionate advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly committed to increasing the Aboriginal midwifery workforce.

The scholarship is offered by NSW Health in partnership with the Rhodanthe Lipsett Indigenous Midwifery Trust and the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives.

$15000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

The Fiona Lavelle and Tinesh Tamilkodi Memorial Scholarship is generously supported by St John WA. One scholarship valued at $20,000 will be open to applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students undertaking an eligible health sciences degree.
This scholarship reflect Fiona's passion for lifelong learning and supporting the next generation of St John WA team members and as a living testament to the spirit and unwavering commitment demonstrated by Tinesh throughout his service to humanity as a member of the St John WA team.

$20000 approx. total

2 Years

1 scholarship offered

WA

Closed

The Perth Radiological Clinic Indigenous Scholarship has been developed by Perth Radiological Clinic in conjunction with Curtin University to encourage and support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who have chosen to study a Bachelor of Science (Medical Radiation Science) at Curtin University. 

 

This Scholarship will provide a cash stipend of $2500 per semester for the full or remaining duration of the course for up to a maximum of four years. There is a possible opportunity for causal employment vacation work with Perth Radiological Clinic. 

$20000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

WA

Closed

This Scholarship supports and empowers Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students pursuing a career in property. The Scholarship is designed to ease financial pressures while also encouraging greater diversity and representation within the property sector. By investing in the next generation, Acumentis aims to create meaningful career pathways and strengthen opportunities for students to thrive in the profession. 

 

This Scholarship is for a total value of up to $20,000 for up to two years, paid as a cash stipend of $5000 per semester and has a guaranteed paid internship opportunities with Acumentis.

$20000 approx. total

2 Years

WA

Closed

The Margaret and John Crutch Indigenous Midwifery Scholarship has been established in the memory of Margaret and John Crutch.

Students that live on-campus will also be eligible for on-campus accommodation costs up to a maximum of $12,000 per annum. You must apply directly to Monash Residential Services (MRS) for on-campus accommodation.

$18000 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

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

Closed

This scholarship is available to talented students of Australian Indigenous descent. This scholarship offers 100% fee remission and up to $18,000
 
 

$18000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

10 scholarships offered

VIC

Open

The late Julia Nora Konig made a bequest of the residue of her estate to the University of Adelaide to be disbursed for the benefit of Indigenous Australians - the scholarship will be awarded to the highest-ranking eligible applicant in the Major Round.

$18000 approx. total

3 Years

1 scholarship offered

SA

Closed

Calleo Indigenous is a recruitment company, which provides skilled professionals to Government and the private sector in the disciplines of data management, professional support services, capability statements, SAP delivery and scribing services.
 
Calleo is committed to attracting more Indigenous employees and contractors, and actively demonstrates its commitment to reconciliation by supporting Indigenous causes through the Calleo Indigenous Community Fund (CICF). 

$18000 approx. total

3 Years

1 scholarship offered

NSW

Closed

Mary MacKillop believed in the power of education to transform lives. In her legacy the Sisters of Saint Joseph have continued to empower individuals and communities by providing access to education. Since 1998 tertiary scholarships for the First Nation Peoples of the lands in which we live have addressed the financial barriers faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and supported them to access and achieve their academic goals.

$17500 approx. total

4 Years

VIC

Closed

The ECU Vice Chancellor's Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship was established to provide financial support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians. The scholarship funds are payable each semester, until the completion of a Bachelor's degree at ECU. Applicants are asked to demonstrate leadership and contribution within the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, and/or university community.The scholarship offers $2,500 per semester (pro rata for part time study) for up to 7 semesters.

$17500 approx. total

3 Years

WA

Closed

If you are moving to Melbourne from interstate or regional Victoria and can provide evidence that you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, this scholarship can provide assistance towards your accommodation in Melbourne for the duration of your program.

$15600 approx. total

Duration of the Program

VIC

Not opened yet

Lowitja Institute Certificate IV scholarships are available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who would like to develop their skills and knowledge in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research. 

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

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

INPEX Ichthys Pty Ltd has donated funds to The University of Western Australia to provide a scholarship to encourage and assist high achieving Indigenous students to commence an undergraduate degree course at the University.

$15000 approx. total

3 Years

2 scholarships offered

WA

Closed

Jack and Eleanor Bendat donated funds to The University of Western Australia to assist and encourage meritorious Indigenous students from regional Western Australia to continue and complete their first undergraduate degree course.

$15000 approx. total

3 Years

2 scholarships offered

WA

Closed

A scholarship to support Indigenous Australians who are intending to enrol in or are currently studying an undergraduate business degree at Monash. Scholarships may also be awarded to eligible postgraduate students.
 

$15000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

5 scholarships offered

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

Closed

Achieving Potential Support Scholarship:

Monash University is looking to reward an Indigenous Australians who are interested in studying an IT degree at the undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) level;

You must be from one of our defined educational disadvantage groups. The scholarship is valued at up to $15,000. Current Monash students in the Faculty of IT may also apply.

$15000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

2 scholarships offered

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

Closed

A core value of the JCU/NQBP partnership is to provide the opportunity for high school students to study marine science at JCU. The funding will allow students to focus on achieving the most from their time with JCU, in addition to working closely with JCU and NQBP staff, as part of a mentorship program for potentially a successful career in the ports sector. Priority is given to Indigenous applicants and in addition to the $16,000 will pay for accommodation costs for QQBP work experience.

$15000 approx. total

3 Years

2 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

To pay tribute to the life and work of Aunty Ida, the Department of Health and Human Services administers an annual Scholarship in her name. The Ida West Aboriginal Health Scholarship provides financial assistance to Aboriginal students completing a formal qualification at university or vocational education (such as TAFE) in a health and or human services related field.

$15000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

TAS

Closed

A suite of bursaries for Indigenous Australian students.

$15000 approx. total

1 Year

25 scholarships offered

VIC

Closed

Access to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Midwife can significantly improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal mothers and families.

One NSW Health Rhodanthe Lipsett Midwifery Postgraduate scholarship, to the value of $15,000, is offered to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander registered midwife employed by NSW Health. Full registration to the 2024 Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives conference (CATSINaM) is also included.

The scholarship will support your postgraduate studies and develop the skills most relevant to your midwifery area of practice.

Rhodanthe Lipsett OAM was an Australian midwife and author. She was a passionate advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly committed to increasing the Aboriginal midwifery workforce.

The scholarship is offered by NSW Health in partnership with the Rhodanthe Lipsett Indigenous Midwifery Trust and the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives.

$15000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

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