CSIRO Indigenous STEM Endowment Scholarship

The CSIRO Indigenous STEM Endowment Scholarship was established in 2024 to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to achieve educational success through completing studies at the University of Queensland. The scholarship supports greater representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in higher education, specifically in STEM fields including Computer Science and IT, Engineering, and Science and Mathematics. The scholarship provides $10,000 annually (limited to the annual income from the fund) for the minimum completion time of the student's approved program. One scholarship is awarded each year to students enrolled in undergraduate, honours, or postgraduate coursework programs in STEM disciplines. Applicants are selected based on academic achievement, strength of personal and leadership qualities, and other factors relevant to their future academic success. The scholarship requires demonstration of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status, academic excellence, and may include evidence of community service and leadership achievements. The scholarship is currently held in tenure until 2030, with applications expected to open in December 2029 and close in March 2030 for the next round of awards.