Featured Promoted
This bursary assists an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student with the additional costs associated with studying medicine and health at university. 

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

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

Closed

Open: 12/01/2026

Close: 13/04/2026

Do you want to improve education outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are in out-of-home-care? Then please contact us about our research project to support school attendance for students in care. Applications to join us as a PhD (3 years) or Master by Research (2 years) colleague are open until 1 June 2024.

The position comes with a total package of up to $54,000 p/y, including the University of Tasmania stipend ($32,192) and top up scholarship from Life Without Barriers ($12,000), plus funding to assist with research costs and with maintaining community and cultural connections.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this full time HDR project.

You can be based in Tasmania (relocation support available) or interstate. Your PhD will be part of a larger project funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC).

$44000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

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

Closed

Open: 01/05/2024

Close: 01/06/2024

Lismore City Council has been supporting students who live in the Lismore Local Government area for many years by offering the Mayor of Lismore Scholarships. There are three Scholarships on offer for students studying an undergraduate degree at Southern Cross University's Lismore campus. 
 
Please note that preference may be given, but not limited to, students who have demonstrated achievement under conditions of disadvantage. 

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

3 scholarships offered

NSW

Closed

Open: 14/01/2026

Close: 15/02/2026

There are two forms of Commonwealth Scholarships:
- Commonwealth Indigenous Accommodation Scholarships (5 on offer) and;
- Commonwealth Indigenous Education Costs Scholarships (7 on offer).
 
These scholarships are funded through the Indigenous Student Success Program, which is provided by the Commonwealth of Australia. If you will be receiving support from other sources you should check with that authority before applying for a Commonwealth Indigenous Scholarship from SCU. You are only permitted to receive one education cost scholarship and one accommodation scholarship at any one time (January to June / July to December). If you have concerns please contact the Scholarships office to discuss further. 

$32000 approx. total

No Duration

5 scholarships offered

NSW

Closed

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 10/03/2026

The ANZ Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student undertaking a full-time undergraduate degree at Southern Cross University Lismore, Coffs Harbour or Gold Coast campus.

$15000 approx. total

No Duration

1 scholarship offered

Closed

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 15/02/2026

This scholarship fund was established in 2001 by Dr Roger Riordan AM in memory of Koiki Eddie Mabo. The aim is to provide a scholarship fund that can be used for the purpose of assisting any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student who is studying in the College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

Overseas

Closed

Open: 14/01/2026

Close: 08/02/2026

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

Closed

Open: 18/05/2026

Close: 30/06/2026

This Scholarship supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander undergraduate and postgraduate by coursework students from interstate or rural/regional Victoria. 
 
This Scholarship provides:
  • up to $7000 per year ($3,500 per semester) for full-time enrolled students for the duration of the program
  • up to $3,500 per year ($1,750 per semester) for part-time enrolled students for the duration of the program.

$49000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

VIC

Closed

Open: 18/05/2026

Close: 22/06/2026

The Jillian Weaven Human Resources Scholarship is designed to honour the legacy of Jillian Weaven, a Wiradjuri woman passionate about education, creating career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the advancement of women. The scholarship will encourage and assist postgraduate students in Human Resources-related disciplines to complete their studies, obtain a mentor within RMIT and gain employment experience at RMIT.

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 11/03/2026

The Ngarara Willim Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship provides assistance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander postgraduate by coursework students.

$3000 approx. total

1 Year

VIC

Closed

Open: 18/05/2026

Close: 08/06/2026

The Dorothea Swift Nursing Scholarships have been generously donated to support Bachelor of Science - Nursing students commencing their first semester of study. 
 

$24000 approx. total

3 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 01/03/2026

Close: 30/03/2026

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

Open: 01/03/2025

Close: 30/03/2025

Perth Airport Pty Ltd, owner and operator of Perth Airport will be offering one scholarship valued at up to $20,000 each to 1st year Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking an Undergraduate degree in an eligible course listed below. The Perth Airport Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship was established in 2010 when Perth Airport entered into a partnership with ECU to provide financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. A payment of $2,500 is made each semester (or pro rata for part time study) for the duration of the course up to 4 years (480 credit points).

$20000 approx. total

5 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 01/03/2026

Close: 30/03/2026

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 2021 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

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2024

Close: 23/02/2025

The aim of this scholarship scheme is to encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to undertake undergraduate or graduate entry studies in pharmacy at an Australian university. 
It aims to address the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the workforce needs of the pharmacy profession by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to choose a career in pharmacy. 

$60000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

3 scholarships offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 01/11/2025

Close: 31/01/2026

Connection to culture is central to the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Scholarships are available to assist your dream of giving back to and caring for your community. With financial support provided by NSW Health, you can focus on your studies and continue your journey to becoming a nurse or midwife.

Scholarships of up to $1,000 per subject are available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

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

Closed

Open: 15/12/2025

Close: 22/02/2026

The Clermont Aboriginal Community Development Fund (ACDF) Scholarship will support one student of Clermont Belyando Area Native Title Claim Group descent or Aboriginal students enrolled in any VET Cert III, VET Cert IV, VET Diploma, Undergraduate or Postgraduate degrees at CQUniversity.

$50000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 03/10/2024

Close: 12/01/2025

The Dare to be Deadly Accommodation Scholarship assists regional and remote Indigenous students from low income backgrounds with expenses associated with relocating for the purpose of undertaking internal studies at CQUniversity. Scholarships are available for students living at CQUniversity Student Residential Colleges in Mackay or Rockhampton or in private accommodation near any CQUniversity regional campus.

$50000 approx. total

1 Semester

4 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 06/05/2024

Close: 02/06/2024

The Dare to be Deadly Scholarship assists Indigenous students from regional and remote locations with expenses associated with undergraduate study. The scholarship funds are intended to assist with living expenses and non-deferrable costs such as textbooks, uniforms, technology, internet, course specific equipment and/or travel costs associated with compulsory industry placement.

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

33 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 06/05/2024

Close: 02/06/2024

The CQUniversity Research Stipend Scholarship (Australian Indigenous) is provided to assist students with general living costs while undertaking a Research Higher Degree at CQUniversity.

$35000 approx. total

3 Years

3 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 24/03/2024

Close: 01/09/2024

Featured Promoted

This bursary assists an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student with the additional costs associated with studying medicine and health at university. 

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

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

Closed

Open: 12/01/2026

Close: 13/04/2026

Do you want to improve education outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are in out-of-home-care? Then please contact us about our research project to support school attendance for students in care. Applications to join us as a PhD (3 years) or Master by Research (2 years) colleague are open until 1 June 2024.

The position comes with a total package of up to $54,000 p/y, including the University of Tasmania stipend ($32,192) and top up scholarship from Life Without Barriers ($12,000), plus funding to assist with research costs and with maintaining community and cultural connections.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this full time HDR project.

You can be based in Tasmania (relocation support available) or interstate. Your PhD will be part of a larger project funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC).

$44000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

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

Closed

Open: 01/05/2024

Close: 01/06/2024

Lismore City Council has been supporting students who live in the Lismore Local Government area for many years by offering the Mayor of Lismore Scholarships. There are three Scholarships on offer for students studying an undergraduate degree at Southern Cross University's Lismore campus. 
 
Please note that preference may be given, but not limited to, students who have demonstrated achievement under conditions of disadvantage. 

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

3 scholarships offered

NSW

Closed

Open: 14/01/2026

Close: 15/02/2026

There are two forms of Commonwealth Scholarships:
- Commonwealth Indigenous Accommodation Scholarships (5 on offer) and;
- Commonwealth Indigenous Education Costs Scholarships (7 on offer).
 
These scholarships are funded through the Indigenous Student Success Program, which is provided by the Commonwealth of Australia. If you will be receiving support from other sources you should check with that authority before applying for a Commonwealth Indigenous Scholarship from SCU. You are only permitted to receive one education cost scholarship and one accommodation scholarship at any one time (January to June / July to December). If you have concerns please contact the Scholarships office to discuss further. 

$32000 approx. total

No Duration

5 scholarships offered

NSW

Closed

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 10/03/2026

The ANZ Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student undertaking a full-time undergraduate degree at Southern Cross University Lismore, Coffs Harbour or Gold Coast campus.

$15000 approx. total

No Duration

1 scholarship offered

Closed

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 15/02/2026

This scholarship fund was established in 2001 by Dr Roger Riordan AM in memory of Koiki Eddie Mabo. The aim is to provide a scholarship fund that can be used for the purpose of assisting any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student who is studying in the College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

Overseas

Closed

Open: 14/01/2026

Close: 08/02/2026

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

Closed

Open: 18/05/2026

Close: 30/06/2026

This Scholarship supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander undergraduate and postgraduate by coursework students from interstate or rural/regional Victoria. 
 
This Scholarship provides:
  • up to $7000 per year ($3,500 per semester) for full-time enrolled students for the duration of the program
  • up to $3,500 per year ($1,750 per semester) for part-time enrolled students for the duration of the program.

$49000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

VIC

Closed

Open: 18/05/2026

Close: 22/06/2026

The Jillian Weaven Human Resources Scholarship is designed to honour the legacy of Jillian Weaven, a Wiradjuri woman passionate about education, creating career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the advancement of women. The scholarship will encourage and assist postgraduate students in Human Resources-related disciplines to complete their studies, obtain a mentor within RMIT and gain employment experience at RMIT.

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 28/01/2026

Close: 11/03/2026

The Ngarara Willim Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship provides assistance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander postgraduate by coursework students.

$3000 approx. total

1 Year

VIC

Closed

Open: 18/05/2026

Close: 08/06/2026

The Dorothea Swift Nursing Scholarships have been generously donated to support Bachelor of Science - Nursing students commencing their first semester of study. 
 

$24000 approx. total

3 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 01/03/2026

Close: 30/03/2026

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

Open: 01/03/2025

Close: 30/03/2025

Perth Airport Pty Ltd, owner and operator of Perth Airport will be offering one scholarship valued at up to $20,000 each to 1st year Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking an Undergraduate degree in an eligible course listed below. The Perth Airport Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship was established in 2010 when Perth Airport entered into a partnership with ECU to provide financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. A payment of $2,500 is made each semester (or pro rata for part time study) for the duration of the course up to 4 years (480 credit points).

$20000 approx. total

5 Years

WA

Closed

Open: 01/03/2026

Close: 30/03/2026

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 2021 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

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/12/2024

Close: 23/02/2025

The aim of this scholarship scheme is to encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to undertake undergraduate or graduate entry studies in pharmacy at an Australian university. 
It aims to address the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the workforce needs of the pharmacy profession by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to choose a career in pharmacy. 

$60000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

3 scholarships offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 01/11/2025

Close: 31/01/2026

Connection to culture is central to the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Scholarships are available to assist your dream of giving back to and caring for your community. With financial support provided by NSW Health, you can focus on your studies and continue your journey to becoming a nurse or midwife.

Scholarships of up to $1,000 per subject are available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery.

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

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

Closed

Open: 15/12/2025

Close: 22/02/2026

The Clermont Aboriginal Community Development Fund (ACDF) Scholarship will support one student of Clermont Belyando Area Native Title Claim Group descent or Aboriginal students enrolled in any VET Cert III, VET Cert IV, VET Diploma, Undergraduate or Postgraduate degrees at CQUniversity.

$50000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 03/10/2024

Close: 12/01/2025

The Dare to be Deadly Accommodation Scholarship assists regional and remote Indigenous students from low income backgrounds with expenses associated with relocating for the purpose of undertaking internal studies at CQUniversity. Scholarships are available for students living at CQUniversity Student Residential Colleges in Mackay or Rockhampton or in private accommodation near any CQUniversity regional campus.

$50000 approx. total

1 Semester

4 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 06/05/2024

Close: 02/06/2024

The Dare to be Deadly Scholarship assists Indigenous students from regional and remote locations with expenses associated with undergraduate study. The scholarship funds are intended to assist with living expenses and non-deferrable costs such as textbooks, uniforms, technology, internet, course specific equipment and/or travel costs associated with compulsory industry placement.

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

33 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 06/05/2024

Close: 02/06/2024

The CQUniversity Research Stipend Scholarship (Australian Indigenous) is provided to assist students with general living costs while undertaking a Research Higher Degree at CQUniversity.

$35000 approx. total

3 Years

3 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 24/03/2024

Close: 01/09/2024

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