Scholarships and bursaries for Indigenous students
In addition to the other Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships, Indigenous students are encouraged to apply for the following:
- Equity Scholarships - including Commonwealth Scholarships (Indigenous Access Scholarships, Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships and Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships) and University Equity Bursaries
- Headstart Indigenous Scholarship
The Headstart Program is designed to create a seamless transition from school to university allowing Year 11 and 12 students to complete accredited undergraduate university courses while still at school. An Indigenous specific scholarship is available.
External undergraduate scholarships and bursaries
Education scholarships
Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarships
www.education.qld.gov.au
Bid O'Sullivan Teaching Scholarships
http://education.qld.gov.au/staff/development/scholarships/rural/about.html
Nursing/Health scholarships
Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship
www.rcna.org.au
Nurse Scholarship Program: Rural and Remote Undergraduate Scheme
www.rcna.org.au
Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Scheme: Undergraduate
www.rcna.org.au
Australian Rotary Health Research Fund Indigenous Scholarship
www.arhrf.org.au
Sally Goold Book Bursary
www.qnc.qld.gov.au
Sports scholarships
Australian Sports Commission - Indigenous Sport Program
http://www.ausport.gov.au/isp/
Other
The Robert Riley Scholarship Program
www.youngaustralians.org
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program
www.youngaustralians.org
Pallottine Aboriginal Scholarship
www.pallottine.org.au
Sally White/ Dianne Barwick Award
www.aboriginalhistory.org
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External postgraduate scholarships and bursaries
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Research Grant Program (AIATSIS)
www.aiatsis.gov.au
More information
Contact Indigenous Services for further information or for assistance with your application.
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