Scholarship

John Curtin Scholarship Program (Future Students)

Curtin University Original Source
Award

A$2,000 - A$8,000

Deadline

Sep 10, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The John Curtin Scholarship Program invests in future leaders who intend to use their abilities and passion to lead positive change in the community. Scholars receive a high level of financial support over the duration of their undergraduate studies including course fees, cash stipend, and international study experience funding. The program provides opportunities for scholars to develop the personal qualities to become future leaders with the capability to inspire change. The program includes two scholarships: John Curtin Undergraduate Scholarship and Julia Gillard Women in Leadership Scholarship. Academically gifted students who display John Curtin's qualities of vision, leadership and community service are eligible to be nominated. Students selected as John Curtin Scholars will have excelled in a wide range of endeavours and have lent their talents and energies to the community around them. The program also includes mentoring, leadership development opportunities, and access to an alumni network.

Duration 36 - 61 mo
Renewable (5yr)
Decision Early December 2025

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Citizenship
Australia, New Zealand
Residency
Australia
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter references transcripts

Review process

Applications assessed by panel on academic excellence, leadership skills, community involvement, nominee's essay, nominator's statement, and relative to opportunity

Additional benefits

  • mentorship
  • networking
  • travel_support
  • training

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding
  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • remain_in_field
  • acknowledge_funder