Scholarship available for Indigenous students

Scholarship Name

Provider

Type of Scholarship

Criteria

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Commonwealth Scholarships

Australian Government Aged Care Nursing Scholarships

Australian Government: Dept. of Health and Ageing

$5000/semester up to $30000

Demonstrate commitment to Aged Care, preference given to students from rural areas

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Foundation For Young Australians

Private

Indigenous students - secondary

Indigenous

Grants

Grants Link

Funding to assist students

All students access

Indigenous Staff Scholarship

Australian Government: DEST

Coverage of academic fees

Need to encourage indigenous students to attend further education and demonstrated leadership on indigenous issues in higher education

Public Sector management scholarships

QLD Government

Public Sector Management Program

Students only - no teachers

School Education programs

DEST

All assistance

All students receiving assistance

Student support access

Centrelink

Fares Assistance

All students receiving assistance

Access Scholarships

Australian Theatre for Young People/Deutsche Bank Australia

Workshop fees plus food and travel allowances to attend holiday theatre workshops

Financial need

Australian Institute of Sport Scholarships

The Australian Institute of Sports

Entry into the Institute

Australian resident, athletic ability

Bensen Family Foundation

Bensen Family Foundation

Funding up to $10000

financial need

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Bill Ritchie Family Trust Scholarships

Mary MacKillop Foundation

Undergraduate Scholarships

Indigenous, financial need

Children's Cancer Institute Australia Summer Vacation Scholarship

Children’s Cancer Institute Australia

$1200 plus summer vacation employment opportunities

Must completed at least 2 years of a biological science course

Clontarf Academy Program

Clontarf Foundation

Place in Academy to pursue sporting goals

Sporting and Academic merit

Doxa Youth Foundation

Work Experience plus funding

Year 12 with leadership and academic capabilities

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Elevate

PriceWaterhouse Coopers/Mission Australia

Leadership Program/Camp

Various

Ellen Violet Brown Scholarship Trust

Perpetual Trustees Australia Ltd.

Funding for an Aboriginal student to study Educational

Occasionally awarded, Academic Merit

Further Education Bursaries

Vision Australia

Funding towards courses Cert IV or greater

Resident of Victoria, ACT, NSW or NT, vision impaired, financial need

Indigenous Health Scholarships

Australian Rotary Health Research Fund

Funding for studies in Health

Studying in a health related field, indigenous. Academic merit

Indigenous Peoples' Medical Scholarship Trust Fund 2007

Australian Medical Association

Funding up to $9000/year

Abstudy claimant, strong academic record, community involvement

Lady Mollie Askin Ballet Travelling Scholarship

Trust Company of Australia ltd,

Funding for study, maintenance and travel

Ages: 17-30 Shows outstanding ability and promise in ballet

Learning for life

Smith Family

Various means of support

Financial need

Marten Bequest Scholarships

Trust Company of Australia ltd,

Funding towards an Education in the Arts

Ages:21-35 (17-35 ballet) Merit based

MECU Ecolink Scholarship

MECU

$500 contribution towards being able to visit ECOLINK

Schools

Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship

Australian National University

Payment of Award Costs

Post Graduate Indigenous student

Pallottine Aboriginal Scholarship Trust

Pallottine Organization

Payment of fees

Post-secondary course at an approved institution.

Programs

BHP Billiton

Scholarships and initiatives

Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship

Royal College of Nurses

Up to $15000/year for duration of studies

enrol in the study of Nursing, Medicine, Certificate III and IV or Diploma and Advanced Diploma Aboriginal Health Worker Course, Health Management, Allied Health

Qantas Indigenous Cadet Pilot Scholarship Program

Qantas

Flight Training and Accommodation Costs

Academic Merit

Realise Your Dream

British Council Australia

Work experience program in the UK

Ages: 19-26 involved in Creative Industries

Regional Performance Scholarship

Bell Shakespeare Performance Company

Opportunity for students to take part in rehearsals and workshops at the company

Year 11 or 12 Student in a regional area.

Sir Robert Askin Operatic Travelling Scholarship

Trust Company of Australia ltd,

Funding for study, maintenance and travel

Ages: 18-30 Shows outstanding promise and ability as a male operatic singer

Sneddon, Hall and Gallop Legal Studies Scholarship

Sneddon Hall and Gallop

$6000 over 3 years for undergraduate law studies and work experience

Academic Merit

Success Through Educational Excellence Scholarships

The Fogarty Foundation

Various scholarships

Financial need/Academic merit

The Great Barrier Reef Research Foundation Telstra Country Wide Prize

The Great Barrier Reef Research Foundation

$750 Prize

Highest grades in 3rd year of a Tropical Marine Network Major

Thelma Afford Theatre, Stage, TV or Film Costume Design Award

Trust Company of Australia ltd,

Funding for studies in visual arts and theatre

Ages 17-30 years students of drama and/or art

Government Scholarships

Bid O'Sullivan Teaching Scholarships

Queensland Government

Funding towards studies in Education

Year 12 students from a rural area

Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarship

Queensland Government

Funding towards studies in Education

Academic Merit

Main Roads Education to Employment Scheme

Queensland Government

Provision of Scholarships and work experience opportunities

Year 9 students

Higher Expectations Program

Cape York Institute

Funding and Work Experience opportunities

Year 7 students of Cape York

Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science

Queensland Government

Funding

Academic merit

TJ Ryan Scholarship

Queensland Government

Funding towards studies in Education for up to 5 years

Year 12 student with high academic achievement and community involvement

Educational Providers Scholarships

Australian South Sea Islander Scholarship

James Cook University

Up to $5000/semester to assist with expenses

Student at JCU, not receiving ABSTUDY, academic success, not receiving any other scholarships

Bursaries & Scholarships

Australian Catholic university

All Faculties

All students

Hugh Alexander Grierson Trust Bursary

James Cook University

Awarded over duration of degree as money, books, equipment or accommodation payments

Full time aboriginal students

Indigenous Postgraduate Scholarship

Queensland University of Technology

$4000 to support studies

Post-graduate student in information technology or information management

Lloyd Fourmile Junior Bursary

James Cook University

$2500 to assist with expenses

Full time student from: Yarrabah, Palm Island, Kowanyama, Lockhart River, Hopevale, Pomporrow, Arukun, Wugul Wugul,

Scholarships & Prizes

University of Queensland

Support for all students

Undergraduate and post graduate information

Scholarships & Prizes

University of Southern Queensland

All Faculties

All students

Scholarships & Prizes

Bond University

Undergraduate

Financial/Academic Merit

Scholarships & Prizes

Central Queensland University

Undergraduate

Financial/Academic Merit

Scholarships & Prizes

University of the Sunshine Coast

Undergraduate

Financial/Academic Merit

Scholarships and Awards

Griffith University

Various support for students

Undergraduate and post graduate information

Year 12 Scholarship

Australian College of Natural Medicine

1 full scholarship and 1 half scholarship

Year 12 students

Government Scholarships

Jim Anderson Scholarship

NSW Government

Completing year 12 at eligible NSW High School and intending to continue onto the University of Western Sydney or TAFE NSW

Teaching Scholarships

Department of Education and Training

Payment of HECS plus study allowance and employment opportunities

Attending NSW/ACT Higher educational institution, need to accept job in nsw public school

Educational Providers

A P Elkin Fund for the Assistance of Aboriginal Education

University of Sydney

Grants for special purposes

Enrolled at the University of Sydney

Alice Mary Wingrove Bursary

University of Sydney

Up to $300

Full time undergraduate student, satisfactory progress, financial need.

Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

University of Sydney

Funding of full time study at University of Sydney or a Secondary School to be able to study at the university of Sydney

Enrolled at the University of Sydney

Awards and Prizes

UNSW

All student access

Bernard Lee Scholarship for Indigenous Australian Students

University of Sydney

Up to $5000

Under 35 years old, making satisfactory progress in degree

Blue Mountains Hotel School Hospitality and Tourism Management Scholarship

Blue Mountains Hotel School

$15000 towards study costs

Academic Achievement and involvement

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship

University of Sydney

$1000 towards educational expenses

first year student in: Arts, Economics and Business, Education & Social Work, Law, Sydney College of the Arts, and Sydney Conservatorium of Music with high results

College of Sciences and Technology Scholarship

University of Sydney

$1000 towards educational expenses

First year student in: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Architecture, Engineering, Science, or Veterinary Science with high results

Dr Charles Perkins Prize

University of Sydney

Prize

Final year undergraduate or honours student with outstanding academic results

Duncan Fund

University of Sydney

Up to $100

Enrolled at the University of Sydney in a Diploma of Education (Aboriginal)

Campion College

Undergraduate Courses

Financial need/Academic Merit

Poppy Harris Bursary

University of Sydney

Up to $1000

Full time undergraduate student, satisfactory progress, financial need.

Presbyterian Ladies College Sydney

Presbyterian Ladies College Sydney

Secondary Education

Financial Need/Academic Merit

Robert Flloyd Marshall & Essen Marshall Scholarship

University of Sydney

Up to $2000

Full time undergraduate student, satisfactory progress, financial need.

Scholarship Scheme

University of Western Sydney

Students in selected courses

Under graduate and Post graduate courses

Scholarships

Australian College of Physical Education

Undergraduate courses

Financial need/Academic Merit

Scholarships

Australian Film, Television and Radio School

Various courses

Financial need/Academic Merit

Scholarships

Southern Cross University

Undergraduate Courses

Financial need/Academic Merit

Scholarships

University of Wollongong

Undergraduate Courses

Financial need/Academic Merit

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Wesley Institute

Undergraduate Courses

Financial need/Academic Merit

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Australian Catholic University

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses

Financial need/Academic Merit

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Charles Sturt University

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses

Financial need/Academic Merit

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Avondale College

Various courses

Financial need/Academic Merit

Scholarships At NIDA

Various organisations

Various amounts

Potential NIDA students with financial need

Scholarships At UNE

UNE

All student access

Under graduate & Post graduate students

Scholarships for High School Leavers

Macquarie University

Undergraduate Courses

Financial need/Academic Merit

Special Admissions Scheme

Southern Cross University

Funding for all courses on offer

Under graduate and Post graduate courses

St Josephs Hunters Hill

St Josephs Hunters Hill

Secondary Education

Financial need/Academic Merit

University Scholarships

University of Wollongong

Various amounts

Under graduate & Post graduate students

Victoria Gollan Scholarship

University of Sydney

Enrolled in Bachelor of Law

Sisters of Charity Foundation Indigenous Scholarship

Sisters of Charity Foundation

Funding for an Aboriginal student to attend secondary school in Sydney

Academic Merit

Young Achiever Program

Freemasons NSW and ACT

$2000 Award

13-18, has made significant contribution to community

Government Scholarships

A guide to Funding Sources for indigenous students in Victoria

Victorian Government

All students access information

Indigenous students

Department Scholarships

Victorian Government

Various Amounts

Academic Merit/Financial need

A New School of Thought

Victoria University

Access to all areas of study

TAFE, Under Graduate & Post Graduate, Research

Box Hill Institute Scholarships

Box Hill Institute of Tafe

Course Funding

Academic Merit and Financial need

Champion De Crespigny Scholarship

Trinity College, University of Melbourne

College Fees with mentoring and work experience

Academic, attendance at Melbourne Uni, contribute to awareness of indigenous culture in college

Evelyn Boekemann Scholarships

RMIT

$500 for general education and living costs

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student at RMIT

George Alexander Foundation Grant

RMIT

$1000 to help with education and living costs

Full time RMIT student with no outstanding fees that may be caring for a child under five

George Alexander Foundation Scholarships

RMIT

$5000 to help with education and living costs

Full time RMIT students with no outstanding fees

Oodgeroo Scholarship

Trinity College, University of Melbourne

Payment of college fees

Academic, attendance at Melbourne Uni and Trinity College

Prospective Students Scholarships and Awards

Ballarat University

Awards and Scholarships

Academic Merit and Financial need

RMIT Indigenous Fee Equity Scholarships

RMIT

Payment of HECS fees

Attending RMIT full time and experiencing financial difficulties

Rural Grants

RMIT

$5000 to help with education, living and transport costs

Full time RMIT student from a farming background with financial disadvantage

Scholarships

Oceania Polytechnic Institute of Education

Full Scholarships

Academic Merit and Financial need

Scholarships and Awards

University of Melbourne

Funding for courses

Both Under Graduate & Post graduate Courses

Scholarships and Awards

Deakin University

Funding for courses

Undergraduate and Postgraduate students

Scholarships and Awards

Australian Institute of Public Safety

Discount on fees

Current Students, based on Academic merit

Scholarships and Awards

Marcus Oldham College

Undergraduate Students

Academic Merit

Scholarships and Prizes

LaTrobe University

Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses

Academic Merit and Financial need

Student Scholarships

Monash University of Australia

Funding for courses

Undergraduate student * Post graduate

Study Grants

North Melbourne Institute of Tafe

financial grants, prizes or resources relevant to the course.

Open to all full time students

Swinbourne Scholarships

Swinbourne University of Technology

Access to all areas of study

Academic Merit and Financial need

The Awumpum Scholarship

Trinity College, University of Melbourne

Payment of college fees

Academic, attendance at Melbourne Uni, contribute to awareness of indigenous culture in college

Year 12 Scholarship

Australian College of Natural Medicine

1 full scholarship and 1 half scholarship

Year 12 students

Yorta Yorta Scholarship

Trinity College, University of Melbourne

Payment of college fees

Academic, Student of Trinity College, Can make worthwhile contribution to Trinity

Other Providers

Legal Policy Internship Program

Victoria Law Foundation

Internship with a public sector organisation

Academic Merit

Opportunity Scholarships

Education Foundation

Funding for school approved costs

Enrolled in a Victorian school, nominated by teacher, recipient of Youth Allowance, Abstudy or Education Maintenance Allowance

Reginald and Isabell Blamey Scholarships

Deaf Children Australia

Financial assistance

Students in transition from primary to secondary education

The Alpine School Scholarship

Mecu

Contribution towards cost of attending Alpine School

Year 9 Students

Government Scholarships

ACT Junior Secondary Bursary Scheme

ACT Government

Funding towards educational Costs

14-15 year old students. Application needs to be made by parents

Individual Athlete Scholarship Program

ACT Government

Sporting

ACT resident with Athletic ability

Higher Education Institutions

Forestry Department Scholarship for an Indigenous Student

Australian National University

Funding, no less than $1000

Academic merit, Studying Bachelor of Science (Forestry)

Joseph and Lindsey Croft Scholarship

Australian National University

Academic

Past academic performance

Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship

Australian National University

Funding for Honours in Political Science

Undergraduate student with acceptance into Honours program.

Australian National University

Funding for fieldwork/research in Northern Australia

Academic Merit.

Rotary - Alf Gillespie Scholarship for an Indigenous Australian

Australian National University

Academic, $2000. Renewable

enrolled full-time in the second or subsequent year of an archaeology or anthropology degree program. Taking courses related to Indigenous Australian culture history and/or linguistics.

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Charles Sturt University

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses

Financial need/Academic Merit

Student Services Awards

University of Canberra

Academic

Under Graduate, Post graduate, International, Indigenous

Government Scholarships

Ray Richardson University Scholarship in Education

Tasmanian Government

Financial Support and Work Experience

Complete year 12 at eligible high schools

Educational Providers

Scholarships and Bursaries

University of Tasmania

Student access for all courses

Commencing, Under Graduate, Post Graduate & Honours students

Private Providers

Scholarship Information

Australian maritime College

Undergraduate Scholarships

Academic need/Financial Merit

Government Providers

ASMS Scholarships

SA Government

Full and partial scholarships

Academic Merit/Financial Need

Country Teaching Scholarships

SA Government

$2500/year

Live in rural area, studying education and will teach in rural area after graduation

Dame Roma Mitchell Scholarship

SA Government

$2000 over two years

Year 10 aboriginal Students

Educational Providers

ICHM Entry Scholarships

International College Of Hotel Management

Full Scholarships

18-20 years old, year 12 completion

Scholarships

University of Sth Australia

Commencing students

All courses

University Scholarships

University of Adelaide

Funding for all student courses

Under graduate and Post Graduate students

University Scholarships

Flinders University

Access for all students

Under graduate and Post Graduate students

Government Programs

Aboriginal Cadetships

Department of Education

Funding and Work Experience

Reside in Western Australia, studying in an education related field. Pass police checks

Department of Health

Funding

Aboriginal student studying in a health related field

Scholarships and Awards

WA Government

Funding for all areas of study

Academic Merit and Financial Need

Higher Education Providers

Curtin Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Curtin University of Technology

Funding for all areas of study

Academic Merit and Financial Need

FCJ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

University of Notre Dame

Funding for HECS, accommodation and living costs

Full time Notre Dame student with references.

Peter Cameron Memorial Fund

University of Notre Dame

Funding

Studying in the fields of spiritual or physical health

Scholarships Office

University of Western Australia

Funding for all areas of study

Academic Merit and Financial Need

Undergraduate Scholarships

Edith Cowan University

Funding for all areas of study

Academic Merit and Financial Need

Other Providers

The Fogerty Dance Scholarship

The Fogarty Foundation

Full scholarship for years 8-12 at the Graduate College of Dance

Dancing ability

Government Scholarships

Arts Scholarship Scheme

Northern Territory Government

Funding towards education in arts related disciplines

Under 26 years of age

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Higher Education and VET Scholarships for School Leavers

Northern Territory Government

$3500 towards undergraduate studies

Academic merit

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Educational Institutions

CDU Scholarships

Charles Darwin University

All faculties and courses

All student access

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