This program aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that are experiencing challenging circumstances. If you demonstrate a passion for local leadership, and have a desire to support your community through future study, this is for you.

What you need to know

• Open to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students of any age, who are Australian citizens or permanent residents living anywhere in Australia.
• First year students studying full-time at University or full or part time at TAFE can apply.
• Study can be on campus and or/online.
• University study at undergraduate bachelor's degree level only.
• TAFE study at full time or competency-based completion (apprenticeships) certificate, diploma, or advanced diploma level only.
• Any subject can be studied provided that is an approved Australian course.
• You can demonstrate community involvement and a passion for supporting rural communities both now and into the future.
• You can demonstrate challenging circumstances hindering your ability to undertake further study.

Applications are encouraged from people living with a disability and those who identify as LGBTQA+.

Fast facts

• Accommodation? Yes, it’s covered. This scholarship supports accommodation costs, reducing the financial burden of paying rent.
• Study resources? Books and computers are a must for you to get through your studies, so it makes sense for these must-have items to be covered.
• Course fee? Yes, this scholarship can be used to cover course fees.
• How much? The scholarship award value is $6,500 per year for a maximum of 2 years/or for the duration of the successful recipient’s course (up to a maximum of 2 years, whichever is the lesser).
• Deferring? Scholarship funds cannot be put on lay-by so if you’re planning a gap year you’ll have to wait to apply.
• Mature age? Yes, this scholarship is also open to mature age students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander looking to study at university or TAFE.
• Started another course? This scholarship is for first time tertiary students only
• Work part-time? The study and work life balance can be quite a juggle and we know that part-time work is essential to get by, provided you’re studying full-time this scholarship is for you.

• Phone: 1300 304 541