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 Time
Location:
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