ANU National Indigenous Merit Scholarship

The National Indigenous Merit Scholarship is available for new Indigenous students at the Australian National University (ANU). The objectives of the scholarship are to acknowledge the academic excellence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in secondary school studies and provide assistance with costs related to tertiary studies. The scholarship is valued at approximately $32,500 total over 5 years. It is offered to students who have completed Year 12 or equivalent within the last two years and achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or ANU Selection rank between 90 and 94.95. Students must not have previously enrolled in any undergraduate degree program. All applicants applying for admission to ANU through the direct Admission Scholarship and Accommodation Application will be automatically considered for the award based on eligibility criteria.