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John R Marsden Memorial Scholarship for Indigenous Students

John Marsden had a passion for law, a love of life and a commitment to minority groups within our community and less privileged individuals and communities.John was a product of south west Sydney. He was born and raised at Campbelltown, and on completion of his law degree at the University of Syd...

$5000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

NSW

Closed

John Renison Indigenous Scholarship

This scholarship aims to support and encourage Indigenous Australian students to pursue an undergraduate study in a field of their choosing.    $8,000 per annum for the duration of your degree and also $14,000 towards accommodation for one year only.

$40000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Closed

Open: 07/01/2025 2025-01-07T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 13/02/2025 2025-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

John Ross Clancy Indigenous Student Book Bursary

In 2024, USQ will offer one John Ross Clancy Indigenous Student Bursary to support an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student commencing their studies in a bachelor's degree. The late John Ross Clancy was an advocate for Australian Indigenous affairs, and generously ...

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 09/12/2025 2025-12-09T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 19/01/2026 2026-01-19T00:00:00+00:00

Joseph & Lindsay Croft Memorial Scholarship

The objective of the award is to assist an undergraduate Indigenous Australian student to undertake an approved program of study. Funding for this award has been provided to honour the memory of Lindsay and his father Joseph Croft.

Value may vary

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

ACT

Open

Joseph Epstein Scholarship

The Joseph Epstein Scholarship for Indigenous Advanced Emergency Medicine Trainees (the scholarship) was established in 2013 by Foundation Fellow of the College, Associate Professor Joseph Epstein. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and support Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and M...

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

Open

Judge Ralph J Perdriau First Nations Scholarship for the Bachelor of Laws

This scholarship supports First Nations students undertaking a Bachelor of Laws.  Offering $30,000 per year, for up to 5 years. 

$150000 approx. total

5 Years

NSW

Closed

Open: 01/07/2024 2024-07-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/09/2024 2024-09-30T00:00:00+00:00

Julia Konig Bequest Award for Indigenous Students

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

Open: 01/09/2025 2025-09-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 31/10/2025 2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00

Jumbunna Commencement Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research (‘Jumbunna’) to support commencing Indigenous students at the start of their undergraduate studies at UTS.

$6000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Open

Open: 17/01/2026 2026-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/09/2026 2026-09-30T00:00:00+00:00

Jumbunna Honours Scholarship

This scholarship supports Indigenous Australians students in their honours year at UTS.

$15000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Open

Open: 16/02/2026 2026-02-16T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 15/04/2026 2026-04-15T00:00:00+00:00

Kambri Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship

The Kambri Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship at ANU was established to ensure Indigenous students receieve the support required to succeed at university. The scholarship assists students in completing an undergraduate degree program by providing a flexible package of ongoing monetary and pasto...

$30000 approx. total

5 Years

ACT

Closed

Open: 03/03/2025 2025-03-03T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 30/05/2025 2025-05-30T00:00:00+00:00

Kev Carmody Residental Scholarship

This scholarship supports Indigenous students experiencing financial hardship with the cost of residential fees at the Kev Carmody House.  This scholarship covers the cost of residency in a standard room at Kev Carmody House. 

Value may vary

No Duration

QLD

Closed

Open: 09/09/2025 2025-09-09T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 27/02/2026 2026-02-27T00:00:00+00:00

Kevin and Edna Bond Scholarship Fund

This Scholarship was established through the Kevin and Edna Bond Scholarship Endowment Fund. Kevin and Edna Bond were highly respected in their community as Elders and founders of Inala Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation. This Scholarship is designed to support Aboriginal and Torre...

$9000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 09/09/2025 2025-09-09T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 27/02/2026 2026-02-27T00:00:00+00:00

Koiki Eddie Mabo Scholarship

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 2026-01-14T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 08/02/2026 2026-02-08T00:00:00+00:00

KPMG Indigenous Australian Business Scholarship

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 t...

$11000 approx. total

3 Years

Open

Open: 28/01/2026 2026-01-28T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 16/03/2026 2026-03-16T00:00:00+00:00

Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre Health Scholarships

Kulbardi was first established in 1988 as the Aboriginal Education Unit for Murdoch University, the centre was named the Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre by respected Elder Ralph Winmar. Kulbardi, pronounced ‘Kool-bar-dee’, is the Noongar word for magpie.The Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre Health Scholarshi...

Value may vary

1 Semester

WA

Closed

Open: 05/10/2025 2025-10-05T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 08/03/2026 2026-03-08T00:00:00+00:00

Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre Success Scholarships

Kulbardi was first established in 1988 as the Aboriginal Education Unit for Murdoch University. The centre was named the Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre by respected Elder Ralph Winmar. Kulbardi, pronounced ‘Kool-bar-dee’, is the Noongar word for magpie. Awarded in categories of: Kulbardi Education A...

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

WA

Closed

Open: 05/10/2025 2025-10-05T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 08/03/2026 2026-03-08T00:00:00+00:00

Lambert McBride Perpetual Bursary

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 cele...

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 01/11/2025 2025-11-01T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 12/12/2025 2025-12-12T00:00:00+00:00

Laurie Cowled Indigenous Scholarship for Business Students

This scholarship is designed to help Indigenous women excel in business at QUT.  You'll receive $5,000 over one year, paid in two-semester payments. 

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Open

Open: 02/02/2026 2026-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 05/04/2026 2026-04-05T00:00:00+00:00

Leah Armstrong Scholarship

The Leah Armstrong Scholarship program is designed to build and support a strong pipeline of educated and empowered First Nations women who are interested in working in economics, finance, business or community governance. The Scholarship honours the influence and outstanding achievement...

$60000 approx. total

3 Years

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

Closed

Open: 24/11/2025 2025-11-24T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 23/01/2026 2026-01-23T00:00:00+00:00

Lendlease Indigenous Scholarship

This is a scholarship for current Indigenous Australian students studying in Civil Engineering. 

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Open

Open: 15/12/2025 2025-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

Close: 18/03/2026 2026-03-18T00:00:00+00:00