The Faculty of Education is offering the Thomas Shadrach James Indigenous Scholarship for Indigenous students wanting to study a Bachelor of Education (Honours). This scholarship is made in honour of Thomas Shadrach James, an inspirational teacher loved and respected by his adopted Yorta-Yorta, and who influenced generations of changemakers. 

$79940 approx. total

4 Years

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Open

This scholarship provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking Honours studies in First Nations archaeology at the University of Sydney.
 
This scholarship is valued at $22,000 for one year. 

$22000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 15/11/2025

Close: 15/02/2026

This Scholarship was established in 2024 by a gift from an anonymous donor.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Not opened yet

Open: 01/09/2026

Close: 01/02/2027

At Torrens, they understand the unique challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in accessing higher education. The First Nations Tuition Scholarship offer significant fee reductions to help you cover the costs of select diploma and higher-level courses.
 
This Scholarship offers 8 scholarships that allow for 20% off tuition fees and 12 that receive 50% off tuition fees for the duration of the course.

$500 approx. total

Duration of the Program

20 scholarships offered

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

Open

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service indigenous academic merit scholarship was inaugurated in 2018 by the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS). The academic merit scholarship is a combined strategy of the University to increase progression and completion rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the JCU Bachelor of Nursing Science and the Bachelor of Nursing Science ‐ Bachelor of Midwifery programs.

$12000 approx. total

2 Years

3 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 31/05/2024

Close: 07/08/2024

This scholarship was established to support a student undertaking a part time or full time Bachelor of Arts or Arts (Honours) student, who demonstrate similar qualities of Tracey Banivanua. to be a voice for 'their people:' communities and nations across the Pacific, women everywhere fighting for autonomy and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

VIC

Closed

Open: 06/10/2025

Close: 26/01/2026

Tranby National Indigenous Adult Education and Training ('Tranby') is located in Glebe, Sydney. The organisation is a function of the Co-operative for Aborigines Limited and has been a pioneer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adult education, training, and social action for decades.

Tranby, as a nationally registered training organisation (RTO), offers units of competency, full VET qualifications, and non-accredited skill development initiatives to Indigenous adults from across Australia. Courses at Tranby have changed over time from trade-based skills to governance and legal advocacy. Most importantly, Tranby offers these qualifications in a unique, culturally supportive environment, and these courses are offered free for Indigenous students.

Please note that this RTO does not provide scholarships, but each of the 4 courses that they offer are subsidised by the Australian Government for Indigenous students.

 

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

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

Open

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

The UC Tertiary Commonwealth Scholarship and the UC Tertiary Continuation Scholarship are awarded to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled full-time in an Undergraduate Coursework degree at he University of Canberra Bruce Campus.
 
This is paid one-off at the beginning of semester 1.

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

ACT

Open

This scholarship is funding for over 10 weeks up to 8 semesters to assist Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students with study related expenses.
This scholarship is a continuation of the UC Tertiary Commencement Scholarship - students will automatically receive this scholarship so long as they meet the ongoing eligibility criteria.
 
$22,000 is paid out as a fortnightly stipend for 8 semesters up to $3000 a semester. 

$22000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

ACT

Open

This Scholarship will support an Indigenous visual art/fine art undergraduate student who can demonstrate academic merit and circumstance/s impacting their education.

It will provide up to $10,000 per year for up to three years for full time students and up to $5000 per year for up to six years for part time students.

$30000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Open

The bursaries provide financial assistance to help Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students fully participate and succeed in their chosen studies.

 

Suggested uses:

Essential technology for study

Noise cancelling headphones

License to digital tools for duration of study

Transportation costs

$3000 approx. total

1 Semester

ACT

Open

This scholarship program is available to high performing applicants, providing financial support of $10,000 each year for standard duration of degree (3-5 years) as well as opportunities for formal recognition by the Vice-Chancellor and access to leadership training and academic mentoring programs within your College.

$50000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

NSW

Open

This scholarship supports academically gifted Australian Indigenous students to commence tertiary study at the University of Sydney.

The scholarship is valued at $10,000 and is tenable for one year only.

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Open

This Scholarship was established in 2024 under the Queensland Commitment and UQef initiatives and maintained by the income from gifts from Dr Catherine Lawrence, Mr Geoff Lawrence and Alumni Friends.

$4500 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Not opened yet

Open: 01/09/2026

Close: 01/02/2027

The purpose of these Scholarships is to provide assistance with education or relocation/accommodation costs to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.

 

Scholarships include the Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (ICECS) and Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (ICAS)

$1500 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Closed

Open: 09/09/2025

Close: 27/02/2026

This Scholarship was established in 2023 through a gift from Professor Deborah Cao in honour of her husband of 31 years, Lawrence R Tedesco. Lawrence R Tedesco was born in New York City and grew up in Catskill Mountains in upstate New York. He was educated in the State University of New York at Binghamton, Miami University and the University of Tasmania. Lawrence worked and travelled in the USA, Africa, Southeast Asia, China and Australia. He worked with remoted Aboriginal communities in health-related areas in Australia in the 19070s and was passionate about improving health outcomes for Australia's Indigenous peoples. This Scholarship honours Lawrence and his life of giving through the establishment of a perpetual fund to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education at UQ.

$6750 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Not opened yet

Open: 01/09/2026

Close: 01/02/2027

The UQ Poche Centre brings together Indigenous and health expertise across the University, and works collaboratively with Indigenous community organisations and health providers, on improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Centre has two key areas of focus:

developing a skilled and available workforce in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health; and
improving urban Indigenous health outcomes across the life course.
 
Study for the scholarship must be targeted at improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in an urban setting.

Applicants are expected to:

Undertake research that responds to needs identified by Indigenous communities and aims to improve urban Indigenous health outcomes across the life course, from maternal and child health, through adolescence to the challenges of chronic disease and ageing, with a major focus on prevention and education.
Produce research, in collaboration with primary health care providers, which translates to immediate outcomes for Indigenous communities.
 
This scholarship is awarded via a competitive scholarship process, but applicants can apply at any time. The scholarship will remain open until all scholarships are filled.

$30000 approx. total

3 Years

QLD

Open

This scholarship supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who have completed one or more AMST or United States Studies Centre unit of study, including OLET2151, OLET2120 and OLET2107 at the University of Sydney. 

$2500 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/05/2025

Close: 07/07/2025

The Commonwealth of Australia provides funds under the Indigenous Student Success Program to improve higher education access, encourage Indigenous people to commence an undergraduate degree course at The University of Western Australia and increase higher education participation and success for Indigenous people.

$3000 approx. total

1 Year

WA

Open

Open: 01/06/2026

Close: 05/08/2026

The Faculty of Education is offering the Thomas Shadrach James Indigenous Scholarship for Indigenous students wanting to study a Bachelor of Education (Honours). This scholarship is made in honour of Thomas Shadrach James, an inspirational teacher loved and respected by his adopted Yorta-Yorta, and who influenced generations of changemakers. 

$79940 approx. total

4 Years

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Open

This scholarship provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking Honours studies in First Nations archaeology at the University of Sydney.
 
This scholarship is valued at $22,000 for one year. 

$22000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 15/11/2025

Close: 15/02/2026

This Scholarship was established in 2024 by a gift from an anonymous donor.

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Not opened yet

Open: 01/09/2026

Close: 01/02/2027

At Torrens, they understand the unique challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in accessing higher education. The First Nations Tuition Scholarship offer significant fee reductions to help you cover the costs of select diploma and higher-level courses.
 
This Scholarship offers 8 scholarships that allow for 20% off tuition fees and 12 that receive 50% off tuition fees for the duration of the course.

$500 approx. total

Duration of the Program

20 scholarships offered

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

Open

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service indigenous academic merit scholarship was inaugurated in 2018 by the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS). The academic merit scholarship is a combined strategy of the University to increase progression and completion rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the JCU Bachelor of Nursing Science and the Bachelor of Nursing Science ‐ Bachelor of Midwifery programs.

$12000 approx. total

2 Years

3 scholarships offered

QLD

Closed

Open: 31/05/2024

Close: 07/08/2024

This scholarship was established to support a student undertaking a part time or full time Bachelor of Arts or Arts (Honours) student, who demonstrate similar qualities of Tracey Banivanua. to be a voice for 'their people:' communities and nations across the Pacific, women everywhere fighting for autonomy and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

$5000 approx. total

1 Year

VIC

Closed

Open: 06/10/2025

Close: 26/01/2026

Tranby National Indigenous Adult Education and Training ('Tranby') is located in Glebe, Sydney. The organisation is a function of the Co-operative for Aborigines Limited and has been a pioneer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adult education, training, and social action for decades.

Tranby, as a nationally registered training organisation (RTO), offers units of competency, full VET qualifications, and non-accredited skill development initiatives to Indigenous adults from across Australia. Courses at Tranby have changed over time from trade-based skills to governance and legal advocacy. Most importantly, Tranby offers these qualifications in a unique, culturally supportive environment, and these courses are offered free for Indigenous students.

Please note that this RTO does not provide scholarships, but each of the 4 courses that they offer are subsidised by the Australian Government for Indigenous students.

 

Value may vary

Duration of the Program

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

Open

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

The UC Tertiary Commonwealth Scholarship and the UC Tertiary Continuation Scholarship are awarded to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled full-time in an Undergraduate Coursework degree at he University of Canberra Bruce Campus.
 
This is paid one-off at the beginning of semester 1.

$2000 approx. total

1 Semester

ACT

Open

This scholarship is funding for over 10 weeks up to 8 semesters to assist Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students with study related expenses.
This scholarship is a continuation of the UC Tertiary Commencement Scholarship - students will automatically receive this scholarship so long as they meet the ongoing eligibility criteria.
 
$22,000 is paid out as a fortnightly stipend for 8 semesters up to $3000 a semester. 

$22000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

ACT

Open

This Scholarship will support an Indigenous visual art/fine art undergraduate student who can demonstrate academic merit and circumstance/s impacting their education.

It will provide up to $10,000 per year for up to three years for full time students and up to $5000 per year for up to six years for part time students.

$30000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

VIC

Open

The bursaries provide financial assistance to help Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students fully participate and succeed in their chosen studies.

 

Suggested uses:

Essential technology for study

Noise cancelling headphones

License to digital tools for duration of study

Transportation costs

$3000 approx. total

1 Semester

ACT

Open

This scholarship program is available to high performing applicants, providing financial support of $10,000 each year for standard duration of degree (3-5 years) as well as opportunities for formal recognition by the Vice-Chancellor and access to leadership training and academic mentoring programs within your College.

$50000 approx. total

Duration of the Program

1 scholarship offered

NSW

Open

This scholarship supports academically gifted Australian Indigenous students to commence tertiary study at the University of Sydney.

The scholarship is valued at $10,000 and is tenable for one year only.

$10000 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Open

This Scholarship was established in 2024 under the Queensland Commitment and UQef initiatives and maintained by the income from gifts from Dr Catherine Lawrence, Mr Geoff Lawrence and Alumni Friends.

$4500 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Not opened yet

Open: 01/09/2026

Close: 01/02/2027

The purpose of these Scholarships is to provide assistance with education or relocation/accommodation costs to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.

 

Scholarships include the Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (ICECS) and Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (ICAS)

$1500 approx. total

1 Year

QLD

Closed

Open: 09/09/2025

Close: 27/02/2026

This Scholarship was established in 2023 through a gift from Professor Deborah Cao in honour of her husband of 31 years, Lawrence R Tedesco. Lawrence R Tedesco was born in New York City and grew up in Catskill Mountains in upstate New York. He was educated in the State University of New York at Binghamton, Miami University and the University of Tasmania. Lawrence worked and travelled in the USA, Africa, Southeast Asia, China and Australia. He worked with remoted Aboriginal communities in health-related areas in Australia in the 19070s and was passionate about improving health outcomes for Australia's Indigenous peoples. This Scholarship honours Lawrence and his life of giving through the establishment of a perpetual fund to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education at UQ.

$6750 approx. total

1 Year

1 scholarship offered

QLD

Not opened yet

Open: 01/09/2026

Close: 01/02/2027

The UQ Poche Centre brings together Indigenous and health expertise across the University, and works collaboratively with Indigenous community organisations and health providers, on improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Centre has two key areas of focus:

developing a skilled and available workforce in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health; and
improving urban Indigenous health outcomes across the life course.
 
Study for the scholarship must be targeted at improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in an urban setting.

Applicants are expected to:

Undertake research that responds to needs identified by Indigenous communities and aims to improve urban Indigenous health outcomes across the life course, from maternal and child health, through adolescence to the challenges of chronic disease and ageing, with a major focus on prevention and education.
Produce research, in collaboration with primary health care providers, which translates to immediate outcomes for Indigenous communities.
 
This scholarship is awarded via a competitive scholarship process, but applicants can apply at any time. The scholarship will remain open until all scholarships are filled.

$30000 approx. total

3 Years

QLD

Open

This scholarship supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who have completed one or more AMST or United States Studies Centre unit of study, including OLET2151, OLET2120 and OLET2107 at the University of Sydney. 

$2500 approx. total

1 Year

NSW

Closed

Open: 16/05/2025

Close: 07/07/2025

The Commonwealth of Australia provides funds under the Indigenous Student Success Program to improve higher education access, encourage Indigenous people to commence an undergraduate degree course at The University of Western Australia and increase higher education participation and success for Indigenous people.

$3000 approx. total

1 Year

WA

Open

Open: 01/06/2026

Close: 05/08/2026

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