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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarships

Financial support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students studying a Master of Philosophy or a Doctor of Philosophy in any field.

Study area: All study areas
Scholarship focus: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Academic excellence
Scholarship value: Living stipend of $47,500 per annum (2026 rate), indexed annually, your tuition fees covered
Number awarded: May vary

ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures Top-Up Scholarship

The ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures is excited to offer this scholarship for First Nations researchers looking to undertake a PhD. The scholarship provides a top-up stipend and research support fund allocation.
A range of research project themes are available.

Study area: Arts, humanities and social sciences, Business and economics, Education, Health and medicine, Law
Scholarship focus: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Academic excellence
Scholarship value: $20,000 per annum; $5000 per annum research support funds
Number awarded: May vary

PhD Economics Top-Up scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student

Financial support to encourage and support Australian Indigenous PhD students to undertake research at the School of Economics.

Study area: Business and economics
Scholarship focus: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Academic excellence
Scholarship value: $14,000 per annum
Number awarded: May vary

Poche Centre for Indigenous Health Research Top-Up Scholarships

Financial support in the form of a top-up scholarship for Indigenous researchers.

Study area: Health and medicine
Scholarship focus: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Academic excellence
Scholarship value: $10,000 top-up per annum
Number awarded: May vary

Learning from cultural fire on Country: Co-designing research that connects Indigenous Knowledge with western science

You will be out on Country working with Tagalaka, Wakka Wakka, Gudjula, Mununjali or Yugambeh knowledge holders to learn from cultural fire and understand how it supports healthy Country over time

Study area: Agriculture and animal sciences, Environment
Scholarship focus: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Academic excellence
Scholarship value: $47,000 pa (increases each year); top-up may be available for the right candidate after a secondary interview; full tuition
Number awarded: One
Opening date: 30 April 2026
Closing date: 30 May 2026

Listening to Country: Understanding change on Country over time

Understand and document Indigenous knowledge of Country – including identity and health of Country, and how things are changing over time through cultural fire and Indigenous land management practices.

Study area: Agriculture and animal sciences, Environment
Scholarship focus: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Academic excellence
Scholarship value: Living stipend $47,500 pa (increases each year); top-up scholarship may be available for the right candidate, after a secondary interview process; full tuition coverage
Number awarded: One
Opening date: 13 April 2026
Closing date: 30 May 2026

MBA Student Scholarship – Indigenous

Supports high-achieving indigenous students undertaking a full-time or part-time MBA program.

Study area: Business and economics
Scholarship focus: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Academic excellence, Diversity
Scholarship value: 25% of tuition-fee
Number awarded: 2
Opening date: 1 February 2026
Closing date: 30 May 2026

Master of Finance and Investment Management Indigenous Leaders Tuition Fee Reduction Scholarship

This scholarship encourages and supports Australian Indigenous students to study the Master of Finance and Investment Management, equipping them with advanced finance and investment skills to contribute positively to their communities.

Study area: Business and economics
Scholarship focus: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Diversity
Scholarship value: $20,000
Number awarded: May vary
Opening date: October 2025
Closing date: June 2026

UQ Firebirds Scholarship

Encourages and supports new students who have demonstrated a passion for netball and are experiencing financial hardship.

Study area: All study areas
Scholarship focus: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Financial hardship, Rural or remote, Sporting excellence
Scholarship value: $5,000
Number awarded: Up to four
Opening date: 1 April 2026
Closing date: 15 November 2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Architecture Industry Scholarship

Supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students experiencing financial hardship to undertake coursework study.

Study area: Architecture, design and urban planning
Scholarship focus: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Financial hardship
Scholarship value: $10,000
Number awarded: May vary
Opening date: 15 May 2026
Closing date: 1 August 2026