Merck Indigenous STEM Leadership Scholarship
This Scholarship will support two Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to study and work in STEM related fields.
This scholarship is for:
Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students Only
Areas of study:
- Computing and Information Systems
- Engineering
- Science and Mathematics
At Institution:
- Macquarie University
Study Level:
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Undergraduate
Study Load:
Full TimeLocation:
NSW
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for this Scholarship, you must:
- be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student;
- be a commencing or continuing full-time student in a STEM related undergraduate or postgraduate degree (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and;
- have a degree offer letter from Macquarie for commencing students.
How to Apply
Applications can be made directly online.
You will need to submit a personal statement which should discuss the following questions:
- How will this scholarship strengthen your ability to pursue studies and a career in STEM, and what impact do you hope to create through your work?
- In what ways would this scholarship reduce barriers or challenges that may otherwise affect your ability to study and succeed?
- How have you shown leadership, advocacy, or initiative in your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, and what have you learned from those experiences?
- How has your cultural identity influenced your interest in STEM, and how do you see your work contributing to the wellbeing, knowledge, or self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities?
- What is your vision for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and representation in STEM, and how do you see yourself contributing to that future?
Further Information
Details not available.
$40000 approx. total
4 Years
2 scholarships offered
Closed
Open: 19/01/2026
Close: 01/03/2026
