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Disability Support Scholarships 2025: Inclusive Education
Ensuring accessible education for students with disabilities
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
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- All Student Types - Browse scholarships by student category
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- 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
Deas Thomson Physical Science Scholarship
University of Sydney
💰 $8,000
📚 Study Level: Undergraduate
Physical Sciences Environmental Sciences
👥 For: Financial Hardship, Students With Disability
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details PhD Internship Scholarship - Cleard Life
University of Adelaide
💰 $14,400
📚 Study Level: Phd
Computer Science & IT Engineering
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, Students With Disability
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Current Students Only
View Full Details Cultural Diversity in Business Executive MBA Scholarship
University of Sydney
💰 50% tuition fees for the durat...
📚 Study Level: Masters
Business & Commerce
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, Students With Disability
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details Sanfilippo Children's Foundation Supplementary Scholarship
University of Adelaide
💰 $5,000
📚 Study Level: Phd, Masters, Research
Medicine Biological Sciences Health Sciences
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, Students With Disability
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details National Industry PhD Program Scholarship: Reinforcement learning for accurate, online price prediction in the Australian National Electricity Market
University of Adelaide
💰 $52,268
📚 Study Level: Phd
Engineering Computer Science & IT Mathematics & Statistics
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, Students With Disability
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details Dylan Alcott Foundation Scholarships 2026
Swinburne University
💰 $10,000
📚 Study Level: Undergraduate, Vocational
Interdisciplinary/General
👥 For: Students With Disability
📋 Enrollment: Current and Commencing Students
View Full Details ATSE Elevate: Boosting Diversity in STEM scholarship program - Research
University of Adelaide
💰 $150,250
📚 Study Level: Phd, Masters, Research
Engineering Computer Science & IT Physical Sciences
👥 For: Women, Women In Stem
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details ARC Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Disaster Risk Management Practice
University of Sydney
💰 $26,000
📚 Study Level: Phd
Health Sciences Social Sciences Medicine
👥 For: Students With Disability, Community Leaders
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
View Full Details Lucy Firth Equity Honours Scholarship
University of Sydney
💰 $5,000
📚 Study Level: Honours
Arts & Humanities
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, Low Ses
📋 Enrollment: Current and Commencing Students
View Full Details Emilie M Schweitzer Scholarship in French and Germanic Studies
University of Sydney
💰 $20,000
📚 Study Level: Undergraduate, Honours
Arts & Humanities Languages
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, Low Ses
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Current and Commencing Students
View Full Details Marion Macaulay Bequest Master of Education
University of Sydney
💰 $15,000
📚 Study Level: Masters
Education Arts & Humanities
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, Financial Hardship
📋 Enrollment: Current and Commencing Students
View Full Details Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship
University of Adelaide
💰 $120,000
📚 Study Level: Postgraduate, Masters, Phd, Research
Interdisciplinary/General Business & Commerce Social Sciences
👥 For: High Achievers, Indigenous Australian
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details Shell Global Solutions PhD Scholarship
University of Adelaide
💰 $35,300
📚 Study Level: Phd
Engineering Physical Sciences Mathematics & Statistics
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, Students With Disability
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details PhD Internship Scholarship - IVAI
University of Adelaide
💰 $14,400
📚 Study Level: Phd
Computer Science & IT Mathematics & Statistics Engineering
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, Students With Disability
📋 Enrollment: Current Students Only
View Full Details National Industry PhD Program Scholarship: Unified approach for price prediction and battery operation in the Australian National Electricity Market
University of Adelaide
💰 $52,268
📚 Study Level: Phd
Engineering Computer Science & IT Mathematics & Statistics
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, High Achievers
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
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