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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 $46,400 per annum (2025 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: $7,500 per annum living allowance plus $1,500 per annum in research support
Number awarded: May vary

Quantum and Advanced Technologies PhD top-up

Established by the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) the Quantum and Advanced Technologies Talent Building Program aims to build the talent pipeline for the quantum and advanced technologies ecosystem in Queensland. Quantum and Advanced Technologies PhD top-up scholarships are available to students undertaking a PhD in at least one of the following areas: Quantum; Compound semi-conductors; Superconductors; Photonics; Micro-electromechanical systems.

Study area: Science and mathematics
Scholarship focus: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Academic excellence, Diversity, Rural or remote
Scholarship value: $15,000/annum, plus $5 000/annum translation/development allowance for up to 3 years and $5,000 travel allowance
Number awarded: May vary
Opening date: 16 April 2025
Closing date: 14 May 2025

Elevate Scholarship: Boosting diversity in STEM

Financial support for students who identify as a woman or non-binary person and who study in STEM fields.

Study area: Agriculture and animal sciences, Computer science and IT, Engineering, Environment, Science and mathematics
Scholarship focus: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Diversity, Financial hardship, Rural or remote
Scholarship value: From $30,000 to $150,250 depending on study level
Number awarded: May vary
Opening date: 1 May 2025
Closing date: 1 September 2025

Ceridwen Indigenous Scholarship

Provides support for students undertaking study or research that will benefit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children in Australia.

Study area: Architecture, design and urban planning
Scholarship focus: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Academic excellence
Scholarship value: at least $3,500
Number awarded: May vary
Opening date: April 2025
Closing date: October 2025