This scholarship offers up to $5000 per year for up to 4 years. You must be an active participant in the Pathways to Dreaming program throughout high school, including attending opportunities provided by the program. 

$5000 approx. total

4 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 22/12/2025

Close: 02/02/2026

The Hawkesbury College Foundation was established in 1982 by the (then) Hawkesbury Agricultural College as a charitable entity designed to support the College.

The UWS Hawkesbury Foundation Board remains committed to the support of the Hawkesbury Campus of UWS whilst also supporting the growing reputation of the whole of UWS as a high quality University supporting both its region and the broader international community. The Hawkesbury Foundation currently provides nine (9) annual undergraduate scholarships to students studying in courses on the Hawkesbury campus of the University with a value of $5,000 each, four (4) annual student Prizes with values between $500 and $2000, one (1) Annual PhD Award of up to $15,000 and an annual donation to the Hawkesbury campus library.

$7500 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2025

Close: 06/01/2026

The School of Medicine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Accommodation Scholarship aims to support Indigenous students undertaking the Doctor of Medicine (MD), who come from one or more of the University's defined equity or personal disadvantage groups, with the costs associated with accommodation.

 

$50000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 17/11/2025

Close: 06/01/2026

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 diversity with 34 nationalities represented within the practice. As an organisation we support our staff in every aspect, from training and professional development, mental health support, flexibility in work life balance, social activities, collaborative approach to design and a positive and dynamic environment to work in. DesignInc is an Australia-wide practice, dedicated to creating people-centric environments from the large scale to the small. Architecture can transform lives. It changes cities, builds communities and can elevate everyday moments of working, learning and living. We think about every project in terms of environmental sustainability, and seek design solutions that are good for people, good for the planet. People are at the heart of everything we do. From designing environments that aid learning or healing, to places of discovery and technical innovation — our first question is ‘how can we make a positive contribution to not only the project outcomes but also to the community and the planet?’ Our experienced team of architects, urban planners, interior designers and landscape architects, brings this holistic perspective to each project.

$150000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2025

Close: 06/01/2026

Danny Gilbert AM is a Managing Partner and co-founder of Gilbert + Tobin, one of Australia's most successful corporate law firms. Gilbert + Tobin provide innovative, relevant and commercial legal solutions to major corporate and Government clients across Australia and internationally, including the Asia-Pacific region. Danny's skills and experience includes over 30 years in commercial law, specialising in technology and corporate law. Since the mid-1970's he has had extensive involvement with social justice issues through work with community legal centres, public organisations and the arts. in 1992 he established Gilbert + Tobin Pro Bono practice, which has strong emphasis on indigenous issues.

Danny is committed to making a difference in the community, bringing his expertise to a number of director roles, including roles at the National Australia Bank and Chair of the National Museum of Australia. He is the Chair of the University's Foundation Council.

In 2005, Danny was honoured with the Order of Australia (AM) for his services to the law and the community, particularly Australia's indigenous peopl
e.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

Open: 08/12/2025

Close: 06/01/2026

The Sir Roland Wilson (SRW) Foundation Pat Turner scholarship (Coursework) provides high performing Indigenous Australian Public Service (APS) employees a 1-2-year full pay scholarship at ANU to undertake a postgraduate coursework program.

Value may vary

2 Years

3 scholarships offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 15/10/2025

Close: 31/03/2026

There shall be a number of scholarships available for new indigenous students at ANU known as the National Indigenous Merit Scholarship. The objectives of the National Indigenous Merit Scholarship are to acknowledge the academic excellence of Indigenous in secondary school studies and provide assistance with costs related to tertiary studies.

$32500 approx. total

5 Years

1 scholarship offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 11/03/2026

Close: 08/05/2026

Established in the year 2000 by the Federal Government, The Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship is Australia's most prestigious scholarship for Indigenous Australians to study Honours in Political Science (or related subjects) at any recognised Australian university. One Neville Bonner Scholarship may be awarded each year. Political Science may be broadly interpreted to include such subjects as government, political geography, political history, political anthropology and political economics.  The Scholarship is equivalent in value to the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship Stipend (valued at approximately $28,597 in 2021).

$34315 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

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

Closed

Open: 01/12/2025

Close: 10/02/2026

The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific is delighted to invite Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply for the Garrurru Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship.

The objective of the Award is to address the underrepresentation of Indigenous Australians enrolled in undergraduate degree programs offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific.

The funds can be used for any number of study support purposes - i.e. accommodation, textbooks, transport, childcare, course feeds and other fees associated with undertaking their course

$45000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 03/03/2025

Close: 15/05/2025

There shall be a number of scholarships available for new indigenous students at ANU known as the National Indigenous University Scholarship. The objectives of the National Indigenous University Scholarship are to acknowledge the academic excellence of Indigenous in secondary school studies and provide assistance with costs related to tertiary studies.

$62500 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 11/03/2026

Close: 08/05/2026

Featured Promoted
This scholarship, worth up to $8,000, supports Indigenous Australian students by alleviating costs that can be barriers to achieving a university education.

$8000 approx. total

1 Semester

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 19/02/2024

Close: 31/03/2024

The John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in an approved course of study that is a prerequisite to admission as a legal practitioner in any Australian jurisdiction at or through an Australian tertiary institution. 
 
The John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship commemorates John Koowarta, a member of the Winychanam community at Aurukun and a traditional owner of the Archer River region on Cape York Peninsula in Queensland. 
 

$9000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

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

Closed

Open: 01/07/2025

Close: 08/08/2025

This scholarship is provided by the friends of Charles Sturt University, the many service organisations, individuals and corporations throughout our region who give generously via the Charles Sturt University Foundation Trust in support of the University and its students. Their gifts allow Charles Sturt University to offer more than 200 Foundation scholarships each year to students across the campuses of CSU.

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

Open: 06/01/2026

Close: 20/01/2026

Ear, nose and throat surgeon Bal Krishan has practised in Wagga Wagga for more than four decades. A supporter of higher education and healthcare in regional Australia, Dr Krishan made a substantial donation to the CSU Foundation Trust in 2008. This donation enabled the creation of this scholarship for Indigenous students enrolled full-time in a course on Wagga Wagga Campus.

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

Open: 21/01/2026

Close: 04/02/2026

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is the national professional organisation for the Australian library and information services sector. Together we seek to empower the profession through the development, promotion and delivery of quality library and information services to the nation, through leadership, advocacy and mutual professional support. This scholarship supports Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander School of Information Studies students to gain ALIA Accredited Library and Information Science qualifications.

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 04/02/2026

Thomas Scahill was the first member of his family to go to university, and it opened his eyes up to a much bigger world. Originally studying Dentistry in Australia, he subsequently went to the United Kingdom to further his experience. Whilst there, the opportunity arose for him to engage in further study, and he subsequently became a Fellow of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons. On return to Australia he was invited to become involved with the Clinical school, and commenced lecturing around Australia, America and the South Pacific Islands. Tom was passionate about education as well as the opportunities it afforded, to such an extent he was able to convince his wife Elizabeth to enrol in a Bachelor Degree. He was an avid reader, and a great talker (‘but tell me a dentist who isn’t!’ his wife Elizabeth notes) as well as a firm believer that if you are going to do something, then you’d better do it well.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 05/01/2026

Close: 04/02/2026

Wagga Wagga Local Aboriginal Land Council’s (LALC) aim is the spiritual healing of youth through talking about nutrition, lifestyle, culture and community awareness. It also creates a place where young people can come and feel safe and have good people around them watching out for them. The LALC focuses on education and this scholarship aims to help local Aboriginal youth pursue their higher education goals.

$3000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

Open: 22/12/2025

Close: 20/01/2026

"CPA Australia offers up to five scholarships annually for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The scholarship will assist recipients to meet the educational requirements needed to attain CPA status.

Scholarship recipients will be exempt from all CPA Program subject fees and a full three (3) years of Associate (ASA) level membership fees will be waived. The scholarships will be awarded each January and July to the best-qualified applicants based on their tertiary academic results.

Scholarships are effective from the date awarded and will be tenable for six years, subject to satisfactory progress by the recipient towards the completion of CPA Program. The scholarship does not require the recipient to render any service to the donor. However we would encourage and can facilitate you sharing your story to inspire others, if you are agreeable."

Value may vary

3 Years

5 scholarships offered

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

Closed

Open: 01/01/2024

Close: 31/12/2024

Open: 01/01/2025

Close: 31/12/2025

The scholarships are available for Australian *Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students of the University of South Australia and Flinders University who are enrolled full-time or part-time in a postgraduate or Medical degree and are permanent residents of South Australia. The scholarship is also available to students undertaking the Flinders University Doctor of Medicine in Darwin through the Northern Territory Medical Program (NTMP), or equivalent medicine program.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

Closed

Open: 20/01/2025

Close: 14/03/2025

Funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency

This scholarship is for an Indigenous scholar to undertake a research or study program in the United States, and is available in any field of academic study.

For a Postgraduate this may be accredited towards an Australian higher degree, or to enrol in a U.S. higher degree. The scholarship was originally established in cooperation with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) in 1993 and is now supported by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).

As fitting with the Fulbright mission, the Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship was established to recognise Indigenous leaders' commitment to achieving excellence, while seeking an international perspective and collaboration through their studies/research. The Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship is available across the following categories: Postgraduate, Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior Scholar.

Note: applicants applying for General and Indigenous Scholarships may be eligible to be considered for further additional scholarship opportunities.

$60000 approx. total

2 Years

Overseas

Closed

Open: 14/01/2025

Close: 01/07/2026

This scholarship offers up to $5000 per year for up to 4 years. You must be an active participant in the Pathways to Dreaming program throughout high school, including attending opportunities provided by the program. 

$5000 approx. total

4 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 22/12/2025

Close: 02/02/2026

The Hawkesbury College Foundation was established in 1982 by the (then) Hawkesbury Agricultural College as a charitable entity designed to support the College.

The UWS Hawkesbury Foundation Board remains committed to the support of the Hawkesbury Campus of UWS whilst also supporting the growing reputation of the whole of UWS as a high quality University supporting both its region and the broader international community. The Hawkesbury Foundation currently provides nine (9) annual undergraduate scholarships to students studying in courses on the Hawkesbury campus of the University with a value of $5,000 each, four (4) annual student Prizes with values between $500 and $2000, one (1) Annual PhD Award of up to $15,000 and an annual donation to the Hawkesbury campus library.

$7500 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2025

Close: 06/01/2026

The School of Medicine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Accommodation Scholarship aims to support Indigenous students undertaking the Doctor of Medicine (MD), who come from one or more of the University's defined equity or personal disadvantage groups, with the costs associated with accommodation.

 

$50000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 17/11/2025

Close: 06/01/2026

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 diversity with 34 nationalities represented within the practice. As an organisation we support our staff in every aspect, from training and professional development, mental health support, flexibility in work life balance, social activities, collaborative approach to design and a positive and dynamic environment to work in. DesignInc is an Australia-wide practice, dedicated to creating people-centric environments from the large scale to the small. Architecture can transform lives. It changes cities, builds communities and can elevate everyday moments of working, learning and living. We think about every project in terms of environmental sustainability, and seek design solutions that are good for people, good for the planet. People are at the heart of everything we do. From designing environments that aid learning or healing, to places of discovery and technical innovation — our first question is ‘how can we make a positive contribution to not only the project outcomes but also to the community and the planet?’ Our experienced team of architects, urban planners, interior designers and landscape architects, brings this holistic perspective to each project.

$150000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2025

Close: 06/01/2026

Danny Gilbert AM is a Managing Partner and co-founder of Gilbert + Tobin, one of Australia's most successful corporate law firms. Gilbert + Tobin provide innovative, relevant and commercial legal solutions to major corporate and Government clients across Australia and internationally, including the Asia-Pacific region. Danny's skills and experience includes over 30 years in commercial law, specialising in technology and corporate law. Since the mid-1970's he has had extensive involvement with social justice issues through work with community legal centres, public organisations and the arts. in 1992 he established Gilbert + Tobin Pro Bono practice, which has strong emphasis on indigenous issues.

Danny is committed to making a difference in the community, bringing his expertise to a number of director roles, including roles at the National Australia Bank and Chair of the National Museum of Australia. He is the Chair of the University's Foundation Council.

In 2005, Danny was honoured with the Order of Australia (AM) for his services to the law and the community, particularly Australia's indigenous peopl
e.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

Open: 08/12/2025

Close: 06/01/2026

The Sir Roland Wilson (SRW) Foundation Pat Turner scholarship (Coursework) provides high performing Indigenous Australian Public Service (APS) employees a 1-2-year full pay scholarship at ANU to undertake a postgraduate coursework program.

Value may vary

2 Years

3 scholarships offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 15/10/2025

Close: 31/03/2026

There shall be a number of scholarships available for new indigenous students at ANU known as the National Indigenous Merit Scholarship. The objectives of the National Indigenous Merit Scholarship are to acknowledge the academic excellence of Indigenous in secondary school studies and provide assistance with costs related to tertiary studies.

$32500 approx. total

5 Years

1 scholarship offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 11/03/2026

Close: 08/05/2026

Established in the year 2000 by the Federal Government, The Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship is Australia's most prestigious scholarship for Indigenous Australians to study Honours in Political Science (or related subjects) at any recognised Australian university. One Neville Bonner Scholarship may be awarded each year. Political Science may be broadly interpreted to include such subjects as government, political geography, political history, political anthropology and political economics.  The Scholarship is equivalent in value to the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship Stipend (valued at approximately $28,597 in 2021).

$34315 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

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

Closed

Open: 01/12/2025

Close: 10/02/2026

The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific is delighted to invite Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply for the Garrurru Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship.

The objective of the Award is to address the underrepresentation of Indigenous Australians enrolled in undergraduate degree programs offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific.

The funds can be used for any number of study support purposes - i.e. accommodation, textbooks, transport, childcare, course feeds and other fees associated with undertaking their course

$45000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 03/03/2025

Close: 15/05/2025

There shall be a number of scholarships available for new indigenous students at ANU known as the National Indigenous University Scholarship. The objectives of the National Indigenous University Scholarship are to acknowledge the academic excellence of Indigenous in secondary school studies and provide assistance with costs related to tertiary studies.

$62500 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

ACT

Closed

Open: 11/03/2026

Close: 08/05/2026

Featured Promoted

This scholarship, worth up to $8,000, supports Indigenous Australian students by alleviating costs that can be barriers to achieving a university education.

$8000 approx. total

1 Semester

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 19/02/2024

Close: 31/03/2024

The John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in an approved course of study that is a prerequisite to admission as a legal practitioner in any Australian jurisdiction at or through an Australian tertiary institution. 
 
The John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship commemorates John Koowarta, a member of the Winychanam community at Aurukun and a traditional owner of the Archer River region on Cape York Peninsula in Queensland. 
 

$9000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

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

Closed

Open: 01/07/2025

Close: 08/08/2025

This scholarship is provided by the friends of Charles Sturt University, the many service organisations, individuals and corporations throughout our region who give generously via the Charles Sturt University Foundation Trust in support of the University and its students. Their gifts allow Charles Sturt University to offer more than 200 Foundation scholarships each year to students across the campuses of CSU.

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

Open: 06/01/2026

Close: 20/01/2026

Ear, nose and throat surgeon Bal Krishan has practised in Wagga Wagga for more than four decades. A supporter of higher education and healthcare in regional Australia, Dr Krishan made a substantial donation to the CSU Foundation Trust in 2008. This donation enabled the creation of this scholarship for Indigenous students enrolled full-time in a course on Wagga Wagga Campus.

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

Open: 21/01/2026

Close: 04/02/2026

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is the national professional organisation for the Australian library and information services sector. Together we seek to empower the profession through the development, promotion and delivery of quality library and information services to the nation, through leadership, advocacy and mutual professional support. This scholarship supports Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander School of Information Studies students to gain ALIA Accredited Library and Information Science qualifications.

$5000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 04/02/2026

Thomas Scahill was the first member of his family to go to university, and it opened his eyes up to a much bigger world. Originally studying Dentistry in Australia, he subsequently went to the United Kingdom to further his experience. Whilst there, the opportunity arose for him to engage in further study, and he subsequently became a Fellow of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons. On return to Australia he was invited to become involved with the Clinical school, and commenced lecturing around Australia, America and the South Pacific Islands. Tom was passionate about education as well as the opportunities it afforded, to such an extent he was able to convince his wife Elizabeth to enrol in a Bachelor Degree. He was an avid reader, and a great talker (‘but tell me a dentist who isn’t!’ his wife Elizabeth notes) as well as a firm believer that if you are going to do something, then you’d better do it well.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 05/01/2026

Close: 04/02/2026

Wagga Wagga Local Aboriginal Land Council’s (LALC) aim is the spiritual healing of youth through talking about nutrition, lifestyle, culture and community awareness. It also creates a place where young people can come and feel safe and have good people around them watching out for them. The LALC focuses on education and this scholarship aims to help local Aboriginal youth pursue their higher education goals.

$3000 approx. total

1 Semester

NSW

Closed

Open: 22/12/2025

Close: 20/01/2026

"CPA Australia offers up to five scholarships annually for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The scholarship will assist recipients to meet the educational requirements needed to attain CPA status.

Scholarship recipients will be exempt from all CPA Program subject fees and a full three (3) years of Associate (ASA) level membership fees will be waived. The scholarships will be awarded each January and July to the best-qualified applicants based on their tertiary academic results.

Scholarships are effective from the date awarded and will be tenable for six years, subject to satisfactory progress by the recipient towards the completion of CPA Program. The scholarship does not require the recipient to render any service to the donor. However we would encourage and can facilitate you sharing your story to inspire others, if you are agreeable."

Value may vary

3 Years

5 scholarships offered

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

Closed

Open: 01/01/2024

Close: 31/12/2024

Open: 01/01/2025

Close: 31/12/2025

The scholarships are available for Australian *Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students of the University of South Australia and Flinders University who are enrolled full-time or part-time in a postgraduate or Medical degree and are permanent residents of South Australia. The scholarship is also available to students undertaking the Flinders University Doctor of Medicine in Darwin through the Northern Territory Medical Program (NTMP), or equivalent medicine program.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

Closed

Open: 20/01/2025

Close: 14/03/2025

Funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency

This scholarship is for an Indigenous scholar to undertake a research or study program in the United States, and is available in any field of academic study.

For a Postgraduate this may be accredited towards an Australian higher degree, or to enrol in a U.S. higher degree. The scholarship was originally established in cooperation with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) in 1993 and is now supported by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).

As fitting with the Fulbright mission, the Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship was established to recognise Indigenous leaders' commitment to achieving excellence, while seeking an international perspective and collaboration through their studies/research. The Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship is available across the following categories: Postgraduate, Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior Scholar.

Note: applicants applying for General and Indigenous Scholarships may be eligible to be considered for further additional scholarship opportunities.

$60000 approx. total

2 Years

Overseas

Closed

Open: 14/01/2025

Close: 01/07/2026

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