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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
Close: 20/05/2024
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
Close: 25/07/2025
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
Close: 27/08/2025
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
Close: 12/09/2025
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
Close: 31/12/2025
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
Close: 30/01/2026
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
Close: 30/01/2026
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 commitme...
$75000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
Not opened yet
Open: 13/10/2025
Close: 30/01/2026
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
Close: 30/01/2026
This scholarship with assist an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student undertaking the Certificate IV in Circus Arts. This covers the full course fee.
Value may vary
Duration of the Program
VIC
Closed
Close: 01/02/2024
Bendigo Bank are committed to supporting young indigenous Australians. Each year we award scholarships to first year tertiary students. You need to be studying at an Australian university, college or TAFE campus for the first time.
$10000 approx. total
2 Years
Closed
Open: 02/12/2024
Close: 02/02/2024
The School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences has established an Indigenous Agriculture Initiative that seeks to provide opportunities for Indigenous undergraduate students and postgraduates students interested in agriculture, refer to the Indigenous Agriculture Initiative. Part of this Initiative...
$8000 approx. total
1 Year
NSW
Closed
Close: 05/02/2024
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,...
$15000 approx. total
1 Year
Closed
Open: 27/11/2023
Close: 05/02/2024
Lowitja Institute is offering Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Top-Up scholarships to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are enrolled in a higher degree by research and have passed their confirmation of candidature. The focus of the research must be related to Aboriginal and Torres...
$10000 approx. total
2 Years
3 scholarships offered
Closed
Open: 27/11/2023
Close: 05/02/2024
In honour of Colin and Eleanor Bourke's dedication to Monash University's human rights initiatives, this scholarship supports the ongoing education of Indigenous students undertaking a postgraduate coursework degree. This Scholarship offers up to $20,000 per annum (...
$20000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
1 scholarship offered
Closed
Open: 02/01/2024
Close: 08/02/2024
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 unive...
$15000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
TAS
Closed
Open: 01/11/2023
Close: 23/02/2024
Established by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Queensland, through Australian Catholic University, to commemorate and honour the work of their foundress Mary MacKillop. This scholarship recognises and rewards undergraduate ACU students who can demonstrate support and involvement in ...
$4000 approx. total
1 Year
1 scholarship offered
QLD
Closed
Open: 01/08/2023
Close: 01/03/2024
Established by the Presentation Sisters, Queensland Congregation, to commemorate and honour the work of their founder Nano Nagle. The specific goal of these scholarships is to encourage the development of leadership skills of emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders through professi...
$4000 approx. total
1 Year
1 scholarship offered
QLD
Closed
Open: 01/08/2023
Close: 01/03/2024
Established in 2013, the ACU Law - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Equity Scholarship is intended to assist students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
$5000 approx. total
1 Year
2 scholarships offered
Closed
Open: 30/08/2023
Close: 01/03/2024
Emeritus Professor Ellen Maev O'Collins established this endowed scholarship in 2015 to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking health sciences and social work studies - she greatly serviced the people of Papua New Guinea with her studies and work in her career.&...
$3500 approx. total
1 Year
1 scholarship offered
ACT
Closed
Open: 01/08/2023
Close: 01/03/2024
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
Close: 20/05/2024
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
Close: 25/07/2025
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
Close: 27/08/2025
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
Close: 12/09/2025
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
Close: 31/12/2025
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
Close: 30/01/2026
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
Close: 30/01/2026
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 commitme...
$75000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
Not opened yet
Open: 13/10/2025
Close: 30/01/2026
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
Close: 30/01/2026
This scholarship with assist an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student undertaking the Certificate IV in Circus Arts. This covers the full course fee.
Value may vary
Duration of the Program
VIC
Closed
Close: 01/02/2024
Bendigo Bank are committed to supporting young indigenous Australians. Each year we award scholarships to first year tertiary students. You need to be studying at an Australian university, college or TAFE campus for the first time.
$10000 approx. total
2 Years
Closed
Open: 02/12/2024
Close: 02/02/2024
The School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences has established an Indigenous Agriculture Initiative that seeks to provide opportunities for Indigenous undergraduate students and postgraduates students interested in agriculture, refer to the Indigenous Agriculture Initiative. Part of this Initiative...
$8000 approx. total
1 Year
NSW
Closed
Close: 05/02/2024
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,...
$15000 approx. total
1 Year
Closed
Open: 27/11/2023
Close: 05/02/2024
Lowitja Institute is offering Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Top-Up scholarships to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are enrolled in a higher degree by research and have passed their confirmation of candidature. The focus of the research must be related to Aboriginal and Torres...
$10000 approx. total
2 Years
3 scholarships offered
Closed
Open: 27/11/2023
Close: 05/02/2024
In honour of Colin and Eleanor Bourke's dedication to Monash University's human rights initiatives, this scholarship supports the ongoing education of Indigenous students undertaking a postgraduate coursework degree. This Scholarship offers up to $20,000 per annum (...
$20000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
1 scholarship offered
Closed
Open: 02/01/2024
Close: 08/02/2024
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 unive...
$15000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
TAS
Closed
Open: 01/11/2023
Close: 23/02/2024
Established by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Queensland, through Australian Catholic University, to commemorate and honour the work of their foundress Mary MacKillop. This scholarship recognises and rewards undergraduate ACU students who can demonstrate support and involvement in ...
$4000 approx. total
1 Year
1 scholarship offered
QLD
Closed
Open: 01/08/2023
Close: 01/03/2024
Established by the Presentation Sisters, Queensland Congregation, to commemorate and honour the work of their founder Nano Nagle. The specific goal of these scholarships is to encourage the development of leadership skills of emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders through professi...
$4000 approx. total
1 Year
1 scholarship offered
QLD
Closed
Open: 01/08/2023
Close: 01/03/2024
Established in 2013, the ACU Law - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Equity Scholarship is intended to assist students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
$5000 approx. total
1 Year
2 scholarships offered
Closed
Open: 30/08/2023
Close: 01/03/2024
Emeritus Professor Ellen Maev O'Collins established this endowed scholarship in 2015 to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking health sciences and social work studies - she greatly serviced the people of Papua New Guinea with her studies and work in her career.&...
$3500 approx. total
1 Year
1 scholarship offered
ACT
Closed
Open: 01/08/2023
Close: 01/03/2024
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