Scholarship

2026 - Semester 1 - Humanities Rob Riley Memorial Scholarship (Future Students)

Curtin University Original Source
Award

A$10,000 - A$20,000

Deadline

Nov 24, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Humanities Rob Riley Memorial Scholarship honours the memory of Rob Riley by supporting and encouraging Indigenous students in postgraduate course studies within the Faculty of Humanities. Rob Riley was a prominent Aboriginal activist and community leader who tirelessly advocated for social justice for Aboriginal people in Australia. Over his life, Rob held many influential roles such as CEO of the WA Aboriginal Legal Service, Chairperson of the National Aboriginal Council and was a senior advisor to the Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. Rob Riley established Curtin's Centre for Aboriginal Studies and was awarded the Human Rights Medal in 1996. The scholarship provides financial support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students pursuing postgraduate coursework degrees with a research training component equivalent to Honours within the Faculty of Humanities at Curtin University.

Duration 12 - 25 mo
Renewable (2yr)
Decision After main round course offers

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Citizenship
Australia
Project in
Australia
Applicants
individual
Priority for
indigenous

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Review process

Applications assessed by panel based on receipt of course offer, non-academic achievements, passion for course, and vision for career

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding