Scholarship

Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship

University of Western Australia Original Source
Award

A$12,000 - A$12,000

Deadline

Aug 06, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Australia provides funds under the Indigenous Student Success Program to improve higher education access, encourage Indigenous people to undertake an undergraduate course or an approved postgraduate course at The University of Western Australia and increase higher education participation and success for Indigenous people. This scholarship is designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students experiencing financial hardship who are pursuing undergraduate or approved postgraduate studies. The scholarship provides approximately $12,000 in total support over 3 years to help cover education costs. With 50 scholarships offered, this program aims to reduce financial barriers and support Indigenous students throughout their higher education journey. Selection is based on academic achievement (ATAR or equivalent) and educational disadvantage including factors such as distance, economic disadvantage, cultural differences, disability, ongoing medical conditions, or caregiving responsibilities.

Duration 36 - 37 mo
50 awards

Who Can Apply

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

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

transcripts

Review process

Selection based on academic achievement (ATAR or equivalent) and educational disadvantage including distance, economic disadvantage, cultural differences, disability, ongoing medical conditions, or caregiving responsibilities. Medical practitioner's report required for disability or medical conditions.

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding