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The John Monash Scholarship

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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 applicants have demonstrated excellence in their field, leadership potential, and are motivated to contribute to a better Australia.

The John Monash Scholarships are not limited by age, gender, academic field of study or choice of overseas university.

The first group of John Monash Scholars was selected in 2004, since then the alumni has grown to 215 Scholars and the John Monash Scholarship has become one of Australia’s most important postgraduate scholarship programmes. The Foundation and Scholarships are proudly supported by the Australian Government, private sector organisations, universities and individuals.

$100000 approx. total

3 Years

10 scholarships offered

Overseas

Closed

Open: 01/05/2026

Close: 30/06/2026

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Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary

Featured Promoted
A generous donation from Flinders University graduate Erica Jolly, a Companion of the University, has enabled the establishment of the Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary. The bursary has been established to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake a higher education course, specifically in the field of education, including special education.

$500 approx. total

1 Semester

SA

Closed

Open: 11/12/2024

Close: 09/04/2025

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Fij Miller Indigenous Bursary

Featured Promoted
A generous donation by Ms Fij Miller has enabled the establishment of the Fij Miller Indigenous Bursary. This bursary has been established to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake higher education study. Subject to the availability of funds, one bursary will be awarded annually.

$1700 approx. total

1 Semester

1 scholarship offered

SA

Closed

Open: 15/12/2025

Close: 02/04/2026

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Professor Ross Kalucy Indigenous Well-Being Scholarship

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The Professor Ross Kalucy Indigenous Well-Being Scholarship was established in 2012. The scholarship is intended to support the retention and successful graduation of indigenous students with a particular focus on increasing capacity in the area of mental health/social and emotional well-being.

$750 approx. total

1 Year

SA

Closed

Open: 11/12/2024

Close: 09/04/2025

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Professor Michael Kidd AM Scholarship

Featured Promoted
The Professor Michael Kidd AM Scholarship has been established in perpetuity to support the retention and successful graduation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as health professionals.

$2000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

SA

Closed

Open: 11/12/2024

Close: 09/04/2025

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Sophia Fund Indigenous Bursaries

Featured Promoted
A generous donation from the Sophia Fund, has enabled the establishment of the Sophia Fund Indigenous Bursaries. They have been established to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake a higher education course.

$500 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

SA

Closed

Open: 11/12/2024

Close: 19/03/2025

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Oodgeroo Noonuccal Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship

Featured Promoted
This scholarship promotes Indigenous Australian studies by supporting the education of Indigenous Australian people in study relating to the life and works of Oodgeroo Noonuccal.
 
Postgraduate scholarship of $10,000 to be offered annually
Undergraduate scholarship of $7500 to offered annually 
 

$10000 approx. total

No Duration

2 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 19/01/2026

Close: 22/03/2026

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Melbourne Indigenous Bursaries

Featured Promoted
A suite of bursaries for Indigenous Australian students.

$15000 approx. total

1 Year

25 scholarships offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 01/01/2025

Close: 07/03/2025

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Riawunna Access Bursary

Featured Promoted
These bursaries are awarded annually by the Riawunna Centre, which provides a culturally welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to meet, study and access academic and pastoral support and assistance.

$1000 approx. total

1 Semester

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025

Close: 30/06/2025

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Riawunna Postgraduate Scholarship

Featured Promoted
This bursary is awarded annually by the Riawunna Centre, which provides a welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to meet, study and access academic and pastoral support and assistance.
 
These are funded through the Federal Government's Indigenous Student Success Program (ISSP).

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025

Close: 30/06/2025

More

Riawunna West North-West Bursary

Featured Promoted
This bursary is awarded annually by the Riawunna Centre, which provides a welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to meet, study and access academic and pastoral support and assistance.
 
Funded through the Federal Government's Indigenous Student Success Program (ISSP).

$20000 approx. total

4 Years

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025

Close: 30/06/2025

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Tunapri Rrala Scholarship For Tasmanian Aboriginal Students

Featured Promoted
The tunapri rrala Scholarship for Tasmanian Aboriginal Students is offered by the University of Tasmania to recognise and reward high academic achievement and commitment to tertiary studies as well as demonstrated evidence of leadership and involvement in the Tasmanian Aboriginal community. ‘tunapri rrala’ means 'strong knowledge' in Palawa Kani language.

$30000 approx. total

3 Years

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025

Close: 30/06/2025

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Alan Duncan Memorial Scholarships

Featured Promoted
In honour and respect for the AEC’s Founder Mr Alan Duncan the AEC has established an annual scholarship for Indigenous Australian men in New South Wales who are undertaking tertiary study.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 30/06/2026

More

NSW Health Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Postgraduate Scholarship

Featured Promoted
The Nursing and Midwifery Office want to support, empower and develop our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nursing and midwifery workforce. Postgraduate study is a chance to expand your knowledge into target areas that are particularly relevant to the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Postgraduate scholarships create leadership opportunities and increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives practising and participating at higher levels in the profession.

If you’re an Aboriginal person currently working as a registered nurse or registered midwife in the NSW public health system, a postgraduate scholarship of up to $10,000 is available to support your postgraduate study and help with educational expenses.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2024

Close: 23/02/2025

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Rhodanthe Lipsett Midwifery Postgraduate scholarship

Featured Promoted
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

Open: 16/12/2024

Close: 23/02/2025

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ISSP Commonwealth Assistance Scholarship

Featured Promoted
The ISSP Commonwealth Assistance Scholarship is funded by the Commonwealth Government which assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who demonstrate financial hardship with the costs of relocation and higher education.

$22440 approx. total

4 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2025

Close: 08/01/2026

More

ISSP Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship

Featured Promoted
The ISSP Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship is funded by the Commonwealth Government to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who demonstrate financial hardship with the costs associated with higher education.

$11312 approx. total

4 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 15/12/2025

Close: 08/01/2026

More

Lambert McBride Perpetual Bursary

Featured Promoted
Lambert McBride was an Aboriginal advocate and lobbyist for Queensland Indigenous rights. Mr McBride believed in the value of education for progress and encouraged Indigenous people to get a good education. To honour his work the Queensland Government established the bursary as part of their celebrations to recognise the 40th anniversary of the 1967 Constitutional referendum.
 
The bursary provides a high-achieving Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander full-time student, a one-off bursary of $5,000 to assist with study-related expenses.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 01/11/2025

Close: 12/12/2025

More

Assistance with Tertiary Education Scheme Scholarships

Featured Promoted
ATES is a competitive scholarship program established by the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) to assist Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people in the Torres Strait Region (including the mainland communities of Bamaga and Seisia) to participate in undergraduate Tertiary Education.

$6000 approx. total

1 Year

4 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 30/01/2026

Close: 20/02/2026

More

KPMG Indigenous Australian Business Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The KPMG Indigenous Australian Business Scholarship provides support for Indigenous students studying an undergraduate degree at Griffith Business School affected by different types of educational disadvantage (financial hardship, educational disruption, disability or others) that have impacted their ability to achieve their full potential.

 

Additionally, Scholarship recipients may also be invited to participate in events hosted by KPMG/Griffith to promote the Reconciliation Action Plans and participate in the Indigenous Business Network. 

$11000 approx. total

3 Years

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

Closed

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 16/03/2026

More

The John Monash Scholarship

Featured Promoted

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 applicants have demonstrated excellence in their field, leadership potential, and are motivated to contribute to a better Australia.

The John Monash Scholarships are not limited by age, gender, academic field of study or choice of overseas university.

The first group of John Monash Scholars was selected in 2004, since then the alumni has grown to 215 Scholars and the John Monash Scholarship has become one of Australia’s most important postgraduate scholarship programmes. The Foundation and Scholarships are proudly supported by the Australian Government, private sector organisations, universities and individuals.

$100000 approx. total

3 Years

10 scholarships offered

Overseas

Closed

Open: 01/05/2026

Close: 30/06/2026

More

Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary

Featured Promoted

A generous donation from Flinders University graduate Erica Jolly, a Companion of the University, has enabled the establishment of the Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary. The bursary has been established to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake a higher education course, specifically in the field of education, including special education.

$500 approx. total

1 Semester

SA

Closed

Open: 11/12/2024

Close: 09/04/2025

More

Fij Miller Indigenous Bursary

Featured Promoted

A generous donation by Ms Fij Miller has enabled the establishment of the Fij Miller Indigenous Bursary. This bursary has been established to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake higher education study. Subject to the availability of funds, one bursary will be awarded annually.

$1700 approx. total

1 Semester

1 scholarship offered

SA

Closed

Open: 15/12/2025

Close: 02/04/2026

More

Professor Ross Kalucy Indigenous Well-Being Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The Professor Ross Kalucy Indigenous Well-Being Scholarship was established in 2012. The scholarship is intended to support the retention and successful graduation of indigenous students with a particular focus on increasing capacity in the area of mental health/social and emotional well-being.

$750 approx. total

1 Year

SA

Closed

Open: 11/12/2024

Close: 09/04/2025

More

Professor Michael Kidd AM Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The Professor Michael Kidd AM Scholarship has been established in perpetuity to support the retention and successful graduation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as health professionals.

$2000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

SA

Closed

Open: 11/12/2024

Close: 09/04/2025

More

Sophia Fund Indigenous Bursaries

Featured Promoted

A generous donation from the Sophia Fund, has enabled the establishment of the Sophia Fund Indigenous Bursaries. They have been established to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake a higher education course.

$500 approx. total

1 Year

2 scholarships offered

SA

Closed

Open: 11/12/2024

Close: 19/03/2025

More

Oodgeroo Noonuccal Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This scholarship promotes Indigenous Australian studies by supporting the education of Indigenous Australian people in study relating to the life and works of Oodgeroo Noonuccal.
 
Postgraduate scholarship of $10,000 to be offered annually
Undergraduate scholarship of $7500 to offered annually 
 

$10000 approx. total

No Duration

2 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 19/01/2026

Close: 22/03/2026

More

Melbourne Indigenous Bursaries

Featured Promoted

A suite of bursaries for Indigenous Australian students.

$15000 approx. total

1 Year

25 scholarships offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 01/01/2025

Close: 07/03/2025

More

Riawunna Access Bursary

Featured Promoted

These bursaries are awarded annually by the Riawunna Centre, which provides a culturally welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to meet, study and access academic and pastoral support and assistance.

$1000 approx. total

1 Semester

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025

Close: 30/06/2025

More

Riawunna Postgraduate Scholarship

Featured Promoted

This bursary is awarded annually by the Riawunna Centre, which provides a welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to meet, study and access academic and pastoral support and assistance.
 
These are funded through the Federal Government's Indigenous Student Success Program (ISSP).

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025

Close: 30/06/2025

More

Riawunna West North-West Bursary

Featured Promoted

This bursary is awarded annually by the Riawunna Centre, which provides a welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to meet, study and access academic and pastoral support and assistance.
 
Funded through the Federal Government's Indigenous Student Success Program (ISSP).

$20000 approx. total

4 Years

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025

Close: 30/06/2025

More

Tunapri Rrala Scholarship For Tasmanian Aboriginal Students

Featured Promoted

The tunapri rrala Scholarship for Tasmanian Aboriginal Students is offered by the University of Tasmania to recognise and reward high academic achievement and commitment to tertiary studies as well as demonstrated evidence of leadership and involvement in the Tasmanian Aboriginal community. ‘tunapri rrala’ means 'strong knowledge' in Palawa Kani language.

$30000 approx. total

3 Years

TAS

Closed

Open: 09/05/2025

Close: 30/06/2025

More

Alan Duncan Memorial Scholarships

Featured Promoted

In honour and respect for the AEC’s Founder Mr Alan Duncan the AEC has established an annual scholarship for Indigenous Australian men in New South Wales who are undertaking tertiary study.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 30/06/2026

More

NSW Health Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Postgraduate Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The Nursing and Midwifery Office want to support, empower and develop our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nursing and midwifery workforce. Postgraduate study is a chance to expand your knowledge into target areas that are particularly relevant to the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Postgraduate scholarships create leadership opportunities and increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives practising and participating at higher levels in the profession.

If you’re an Aboriginal person currently working as a registered nurse or registered midwife in the NSW public health system, a postgraduate scholarship of up to $10,000 is available to support your postgraduate study and help with educational expenses.

$10000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2024

Close: 23/02/2025

More

Rhodanthe Lipsett Midwifery Postgraduate scholarship

Featured Promoted

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

Open: 16/12/2024

Close: 23/02/2025

More

ISSP Commonwealth Assistance Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The ISSP Commonwealth Assistance Scholarship is funded by the Commonwealth Government which assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who demonstrate financial hardship with the costs of relocation and higher education.

$22440 approx. total

4 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2025

Close: 08/01/2026

More

ISSP Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The ISSP Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship is funded by the Commonwealth Government to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who demonstrate financial hardship with the costs associated with higher education.

$11312 approx. total

4 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 15/12/2025

Close: 08/01/2026

More

Lambert McBride Perpetual Bursary

Featured Promoted

Lambert McBride was an Aboriginal advocate and lobbyist for Queensland Indigenous rights. Mr McBride believed in the value of education for progress and encouraged Indigenous people to get a good education. To honour his work the Queensland Government established the bursary as part of their celebrations to recognise the 40th anniversary of the 1967 Constitutional referendum.
 
The bursary provides a high-achieving Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander full-time student, a one-off bursary of $5,000 to assist with study-related expenses.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 01/11/2025

Close: 12/12/2025

More

Assistance with Tertiary Education Scheme Scholarships

Featured Promoted

ATES is a competitive scholarship program established by the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) to assist Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people in the Torres Strait Region (including the mainland communities of Bamaga and Seisia) to participate in undergraduate Tertiary Education.

$6000 approx. total

1 Year

4 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 30/01/2026

Close: 20/02/2026

More

KPMG Indigenous Australian Business Scholarship

Featured Promoted

The KPMG Indigenous Australian Business Scholarship provides support for Indigenous students studying an undergraduate degree at Griffith Business School affected by different types of educational disadvantage (financial hardship, educational disruption, disability or others) that have impacted their ability to achieve their full potential.

 

Additionally, Scholarship recipients may also be invited to participate in events hosted by KPMG/Griffith to promote the Reconciliation Action Plans and participate in the Indigenous Business Network. 

$11000 approx. total

3 Years

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

Closed

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 16/03/2026

More

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