Scholarships by Student Type
Every student has a unique story. Whether you're breaking educational barriers as the first in your family to attend university, pursuing excellence in STEM, or overcoming financial challenges, there are scholarships designed specifically to support students like you.
Browse our curated guides below to find scholarships that recognize and reward your unique circumstances, achievements, and potential.
Indigenous Australian Scholarships
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across all fields of study
Women in STEM Scholarships
Encouraging women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Regional & Rural Scholarships
Supporting students from regional, rural, and remote Australia
First in Family Scholarships
Supporting students who are first in their family to attend university
Financial Hardship Scholarships
Providing crucial support to students experiencing financial disadvantage
High Achiever Scholarships
Competitive scholarships for students with outstanding academic records and achievements
Low SES Student Scholarships
Supporting students from low socioeconomic backgrounds
Community Leadership Scholarships
For students demonstrating community engagement and leadership
Remote Area Student Scholarships
For students from remote and very remote Australia
Disability Support Scholarships
Supporting students with disabilities to access higher education
First Nations Scholarships
Celebrating First Nations students across Australia
Refugee Student Scholarships
Helping refugee students access Australian higher education
Athletic Scholarships
For student athletes pursuing academic and sporting excellence
Student Carer Scholarships
For students with caring responsibilities
Mature Age Student Scholarships
Supporting mature-age students returning to study
LGBTQIA+ Student Scholarships
Supporting LGBTQIA+ students in Australian universities
Single Parent Scholarships
Helping single parents access higher education
Asylum Seeker Scholarships
Providing educational access for asylum seekers
Entrepreneurship Scholarships
For aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators
Veteran Scholarships
Supporting veterans transitioning to civilian careers
Gap Year Re-Entry Scholarships
For students returning after gap year experiences
Not Sure Where to Start?
Most students qualify for multiple scholarship types. We recommend:
- Browse all categories that match your circumstances
- Don't limit yourself - apply for any scholarship you're eligible for
- Read the full eligibility criteria carefully before applying
- Consider geographic scholarships in addition to student-type scholarships