Scholarships

CSIRO Indigenous STEM Scholarship

Applications open Monday 19 January 2026
Applications close Sunday 15 March 2026
Total value $30,000
Duration 6 years
Residency Australian Citizen
What best describes me New student, Current student
Level of study Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Degree All
College College of Science; College of Engineering and Information Technology
Type of scholarship Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

The CSIRO Indigenous STEM Scholarship was established by the University of Adelaide in 2024 as a result of sponsorship support provided from the CSIRO. The scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking a science, technology, engineering or mathematics program of study.

For more information contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au

Value: $5,000 per year to be paid in two equal instalments (full-time enrollment) or $2,500 per year to be paid in two equal instalments (part-time enrollment).

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must:

  • Be undertaking an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework science, technology, engineering or mathematics program of study
  • Be an Australian Citizen of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent
  • Be enrolled on a full time or part time basis as a Commonwealth supported student

 

Selection criteria

Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:

  • Academic merit (GPA or ATAR)
  • Answers to questions on the application form

 

Important information

  • You must meet all of the above listed criteria to be eligible to apply
  • Applicants must provide Confirmation of Aboriginality and/or a Statutory Declaration at time of application
  • The Scholarship must be taken up in the year in which it is offered
  • Students receiving other Adelaide University Scholarships may apply for this Scholarship

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