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First Nations Scholarships 2025: Indigenous Excellence Programs
Supporting First Nations students across Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
These programs represent opportunities specifically designed to support your educational journey, with scholarships ranging from small bursaries to full tuition coverage plus living expenses.
What You’ll Find Here
- Quality Over Quantity: Hand-picked scholarships from leading Australian universities
- Award Range: From small bursaries to full tuition coverage plus living expenses
- Curated Selection: Featured opportunities highlighted below
Understanding Eligibility
Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements. The most common criteria include:
- Academic Performance: Minimum GPA or ATAR requirements
- Study Level: Undergraduate, postgraduate, research, or specific degree programs
- Citizenship Status: Australian domestic students, international students, or both
- Enrollment Status: Current students, commencing students, or both
- Additional Criteria: Specific to your circumstances and the scholarship’s focus
Important: Always read the full eligibility requirements on the official scholarship website before applying.
How to Apply
- Review Requirements Carefully: Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before investing time in an application
- Prepare Your Documents: Gather transcripts, references, proof of eligibility, and supporting documents
- Write Compelling Statements: Articulate your goals, circumstances, and why you deserve support
- Meet Deadlines: Note application open and close dates - many scholarships have strict cutoffs
- Follow Up: Confirm receipt of your application and respond promptly to any requests
Featured Scholarships
The scholarships below are curated from our comprehensive database. Each has been verified for accuracy and completeness.
Success Tips
Your application success depends on more than just meeting minimum requirements. Consider:
- Start Early: Give yourself time to craft compelling personal statements and gather documentation
- Be Authentic: Let your genuine passion and circumstances shine through
- Seek Feedback: Have teachers, mentors, or university advisors review your application
- Apply Widely: Don’t limit yourself to one scholarship—many students receive multiple awards
- Follow Up: Confirm receipt of your application and respond promptly to any requests
Related Resources
- All Student Types - Browse scholarships by student category
- All Locations - Geographic and regional opportunities
- How to Find Scholarships - Complete search strategy
- Common Application Mistakes - Avoid these pitfalls
- Scholarship Application Guides - Step-by-step help
Last updated: November 2025. Scholarship information is refreshed regularly from university sources. Always verify details on the official scholarship website before applying.
Featured Scholarships
Judge Ralph J Perdriau First Nations Scholarship for the Juris Doctor
University of Sydney
💰 $50,000
📚 Study Level: Postgraduate
Law
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, First Nations
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details CSIRO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM Scholarship
University of Tasmania
💰 $10,000
📚 Study Level: Undergraduate, Masters
Physical Sciences Computer Science & IT Engineering
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, First Nations
📋 Enrollment: Current and Commencing Students
View Full Details Leah Brown First Nations Scholarship in Law
University of Tasmania
💰 $5,000
📚 Study Level: Undergraduate
Law
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, First Nations
📋 Enrollment: Current and Commencing Students
View Full Details Judge Ralph J Perdriau First Nations Scholarship for the Bachelor of Laws
University of Sydney
💰 $30,000
📚 Study Level: Undergraduate
Law
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, First Nations
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details ARC Industrial Transformation and Training Centre for Healing Country PhD Scholarship
Curtin University
💰 $35,000
📚 Study Level: Phd
Environmental Sciences Biological Sciences Health Sciences
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, First Nations
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details Smoking and Vaping Cessation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Flinders University
💰 $50,000
📚 Study Level: Phd
Health Sciences Social Sciences
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, First Nations
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details First Nations Cancer Scholarship Program
Curtin University
💰 $120,000
📚 Study Level: Postgraduate, Masters, Phd, Research
Health Sciences Medicine Psychology
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, First Nations
📋 Enrollment: Current Students Only
View Full Details Birrang Enterprise Development Company Ltd Aboriginal Scholarship
Charles Sturt University
💰 $45,000
📚 Study Level: Undergraduate
Interdisciplinary/General
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, First Nations
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details Taplin Indigenous Bursary for International Education
University of Adelaide
💰 $5,000
📚 Study Level: Undergraduate, Honours
Interdisciplinary/General
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, First Nations
📋 Enrollment: Current and Commencing Students
View Full Details Caring for Country First Nations Scholarship
Charles Sturt University
💰 $3,000
📚 Study Level: Undergraduate
Environmental Sciences Biological Sciences Interdisciplinary/General
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, First Nations
📋 Enrollment: Current and Commencing Students
View Full Details PhD scholarship on violence against women and displacement in the Pacific
Australian National University
💰 $38,000
📚 Study Level: Phd
Social Sciences Law Arts & Humanities
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, First Nations
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details Thelma Myers Memorial Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing & Midwifery Scholarship
James Cook University
💰 $8,000
📚 Study Level: Postgraduate, Research
Health Sciences Medicine
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, First Nations
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details Three Rivers DRH First Nations Scholarship
Charles Sturt University
💰 $10,000
📚 Study Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Masters
Health Sciences Medicine
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, First Nations
📋 Enrollment: Current and Commencing Students
View Full Details Minoru Hokari Memorial Grant
Australian National University
💰 $6,000
📚 Study Level: Research
Arts & Humanities Social Sciences
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, First Nations
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Current Students Only
View Full Details The Hospital Research Foundation Group - SA Health - The University of Adelaide Indigenous Scholarship
University of Adelaide
💰 $50,291
📚 Study Level: Phd
Health Sciences Medicine Environmental Sciences
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, First Nations
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
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