| Applications open | Monday 16 February 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 29 March 2026 |
| Total value | $72,000 |
| Duration | Up to 4 years full time study or part-time equivalent |
| Residency | Australian Citizen |
| What best describes me | New student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | All |
| College | All |
| Type of scholarship | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander |
A scholarship acknowledging exceptional academic achievement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who demonstrate leadership potential, volunteering and/or community service. Recipients will receive a stipend of up to $15,000 per annum for up to 4 years full time study or part-time equivalent.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a commencing undergraduate student (including AU Online)
- Be an Australian Citizen of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent
- Have an ATAR of 90 (Selection Rank), or equivalent, including all applicable adjustment factors.
- Demonstrate leadership, volunteering and/or community service and provide supporting documentation
To be eligible for relocation grant, the home postcode as recorded in the student record, must be outside of Major Cities of Australia.
Students experiencing financial hardship may be eligible for an additional accommodation bursary.
Selection criteria
Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:
- Academic merit
- Home postcode as per the student record to determine relocation grant eligibility
- Demonstrated leadership, volunteering and/or community service
Important information
- Applications open early 2026.
- One off relocation grant of $1,500 to students relocating from postcodes outside of Major Cities in Australia areas based on the ASGC Remoteness Area result from the Health Workforce locator: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/health-workforce-locator/app
- $500 Starter Pack grant paid to all students who are awarded this scholarship
- Bursaries to support accommodation expenses for one year are available as part of this scholarship for students experiencing financial hardship and who provide supporting documentation
- The supporting documentation required (as listed above) must be on official letterhead and signed by an authorised representative of that institution.
How to apply
Online applications via myScholarshipsContact us