External scholarships

Designed to support high potential future leaders, the recipient of BCG First Nations Internship and Scholarship will receive AUD $20,000 in scholarship funding, participate in an 8-week internship, and a mentor through the remainder of their studies.

BCG are looking for driven, curious students who are excited by a challenge and want to have a positive impact on their communities, whether local, national, or global. Applicants will be considered for a full-time graduate position with BCG Australia and New Zealand.

BCG encourages applicants from all backgrounds and disciplines. Especially applicants from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in the industry. 

Open to students in their penultimate year of undergraduate or postgraduate study at a registered university, who identify as First Nations (including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islands, Māori, or Pacific Island origin).

Applications close at 12pm, Friday 26 July 2024 (AEST)

More information regarding the scholarship or BCG's early intake program, application criteria and eligibility can be found here. 

The John Monash Scholarships, which have been running for 20 years, are uniquely Australian. They are proudly supported by Australians for Australians. Funders include governments, companies, trusts and foundations, and individuals.

Applications for 2025 are open now.

This year, successful John Monash Scholars — who can be of any age, study any discipline and choose to study anywhere in the world — will receive $80,000 for each year of scholarship:

• $80,000 for a one-years Master's.
• $160,000 for a two-year Master's.
• $240,000 for a PhD.

Prospective applicants and academic mentors can find information on the scholarships here. Applications from both newly minted graduates and alumni are encouraged. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate academic rigour, the potential for leadership and a strong sense of citizenship.

Applications close 1 July at 5pm AEST. 

Apply here.

The National Library of Australia Scholarships program (formerly known as the Summer Scholarships) provides six-week residences for PhD students who require access to the Library’s collections to assist their postgraduate research.

What Scholarships are offered in 2025?

These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of many National Library patrons and donors.  Nine scholarships are available in 2025:

For research on any subject:

• The Professor Robert and Josephine Shanks Scholarship
• The Morag Fraser Scholarship
• The Carol Moya Mills Scholarship - for a scholar from regional or rural Australia

For First Nations scholars:

• The National Library of Australia First Nations Scholarship, supported by Irene Kaspar and Peter Boege – for Australian First Nations scholars only, for research on any subject
• The National Library of Australia Scholarship, supported by a generous donor - for research on any subject, with preference given to Australian First Nations scholars

For specialist research topics:

• The National Library of Australia Scholarship  in Asian Studies, supported in memory of Cheng King Law – for research in Asian Studies
• The Seymour Scholarship, supported by Dr John and Mrs Heather Seymour AO - for biographical research
• The Dr Michael Martin and Ms Elizabeth Popovski Scholarship - for research relating to travel, exploration or the natural world in Australia or the Pacific, during the 18th, 19th or early 20th centuries. Explore the Library's collections relating to the Pacific.
• The Dr Bennie Ng Scholarship - for research using the National Library’s collection of over 1 million maps, from early European charts to current mapping of Australia, in print and digital form

For more information and to apply, please refer to the NLA Scholarship Website.

Australian Collaborative Education Network (ACEN) has partnered with Pagoda Projects to offer 7 Global Online Internships which enable students from ACEN Member Institutions and equity groups to access a diverse range of work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences. The Scholarship program is part of ACEN’s mission to promote quality and inclusive WIL for all in collaboration with industry partners.

The ACEN Equity Scholarship is valued at $2,400.00 AUD per student (a total of $16,800) and consists of:

• A full or part-time Global Online Internship in one of Pagoda’s world-wide host locations
• Dedicated English-speaking internship supervisor
• Individually matched Cultural Mentor from the host location
• Regular online events with guest speakers and subject matter experts
• Four (4) courses for work-readiness and intercultural fluency
• Full support from the Pagoda team; training and coaching where required
• Access to Pagoda’s online portal
• Access to the Pagoda Alumni Network

Academic Disciplines

Internships are available in: Business; Sales & Marketing; IT and Technology; Engineering; Finance; Accounting; Trade; Logistics; Design; Architecture; Media; Health; and Sport.  For other academic disciplines please contact Pagoda for current availability. 

More Information 

You can find more information, including eligibility criteria and how to apply here. 

Supporting Australian High Performance athletes in their pursuit of study and educational experiences.

The AIS Athlete Education Scholarship, in partnership with the John and Myriam Wylie Foundation, is open to all categorised athletes with a total of $150,000 available to support high performance athletes with their education costs.

Applications close - Friday 14 March 2025

For further information, program guidelines and link to application form please visit AIS Athlete Education Scholarship. 

 

The Emerging Leaders Network offers a unique opportunity to build leadership skills and collaborate with senior scholars and industry leaders to shape policy responses to Australia's most pressing challenges.

Looking for motivated individuals with demonstrated leadership potential, a strong interest in policy and advocacy, and a commitment to contribute to practical, evidence-based solution. Join our Emerging Leaders Network and work alongside Australia's leading STEM expert to address complex national issues through informed policy engagement. 

What is the ATSE Emerging Leaders Network?

ATSE values the immense potential and enthusiasm of Australia's next generation of STEM leaders in driving innovative solutions to the challenges our nation faces today. 

The Network serves as a platform for competitively selected emerging leaders to connect and collaborate with leading STEM experts. As part of this initiative, participants are immersed as official guests of ATSE's policy Forums for an initial one-year-term. Our Forums are spaces where ATSE Fellows discuss, debate, and shape responses to Australia's key issues and opportunities.

To maximise impact, the selected participants are matched with a Forum that aligns with their specific area of expertise - these include:

• Agriculture & Food
• Digital Futures
• Education
• Energy
• Health & Medical Technology
• Industry & Innovation
• Infrastructure
• Water
• International Steering Group

By joining the Emerging Leaders Network, you will engage directly in the activities, discussions, and consultations of ATSE Forums, contributing your expertise and insights to bring a fresh perspective to ATSE's policy work and advice to government and the broader STEM community.

Read more on the Emerging Leaders Network guidelines.

Learn more at the upcoming information session

Join us on Tuesday 17 September at 12:00pm AEST for an information session to learn more about the Network, understand the application process and ask any questions you may have.

Register for the information session. 

Benefits of joining the ATSE Emerging Leaders Network

• Engage in impactful discussions
• Receive mentorship
• Learn from policy experts
• Expand your network
• Professional development

Applications close on Monday 30 September 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about the ATSE Emerging Leaders Network, please contact STEMCareers@atse.org.au

Apply now.

Australian Graduate Women is pleased to announce that in 2024 it will award the following Fellowships  

Two (2) Barbara Hale Fellowships: Value $8,000 each

  These Fellowships are open to students who, being Australian citizens or permanent residents, are enrolled in a PhD degree by research in any discipline at any Australian university.   

One (1) Jennifer Strauss Fellowship: Value $8,000

This Fellowship is open to students who, being Australian citizens or permanent residents, are enrolled in a PhD degree by research in the Humanities at any Australian university. 

Applications for 2024 are now closed.

 

The Georgina Sweet Fellowship: To be offered in 2025

This Fellowship is open to women who, being Australian citizens or permanent residents, are enrolled in their second or subsequent year in a PhD degree in the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine. 

 

For further information regarding fellowships, please go to the Australian Graduate Women website.

An exciting opportunity for students undertaking research in gender equality who need funding to turn their research goals into reality – the Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is open to students from all Australian universities.  

 

About the scholarship

The Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship was established to honour and continue the work of Dr Clare Burton, a leading researcher, public sector administrator, academic, consultant and writer on employment equity. The gift aims to helps students complete research in women and equality in all spheres of endeavour including (but not limited to) employment, education, health, communications, engineering, and science.

What the student will receive

The student will receive a $10,000 one-off payment as a research allowance.

Who can apply

If you are a current research student at an Australian university, enrolled either full- or part-time in a research degree, pursuing research where the major piece of work is focussed on gender equity, and you have completed at least the first milestone of your research degree you may be eligible to apply.

Applications close:

9 September 2024.  

More details and application form:  QUT - Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship

Are you a student of art, music, engineering, communication, journalism or other non-medical
discipline? Why not apply for a $10,000 Rethinking Emergency Medicine Research (REMR) Grant?
The REMR grant scheme has been established to provide an opportunity for university students to
collaborate with staff from the Princess Alexandra Hospital Emergency Department to effect change
for patients and/or staff.
To date, REMR grants have been awarded to honours, master’s and PhD students in areas as diverse
as psychology, finance and the built environment:
-How well do bilingual and monolingual practitioners and patients understand each other? –
School of Psychology and Counselling, QUT
-It’s An Emergency: Understanding Race Within Medicine - School of Creative Practice, QUT
-Visualising care: Using art to explore care in the emergency department – Griffith Centre for
Social and Cultural Research, Griffith University
-Use of crowdsourcing data to create emergency response scenarios - School of Architecture &
Built Environment, QUT
Influence of patient behaviour and personality on hospital presentation – School of Economics
and Finance, QUT
-PA sounds – an auditory snapshot of the lands where healing takes place - School of
Architecture & Built Environment, QUT
-Driven to distraction: How does emergency driving affect information transfer from the scene
of an emergency to the emergency room? - School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
Three (3) grants of up to $10,000 are currently on offer. Funds may cover research staff time, living
stipends, consumables, publishing and conference attendance. After completion of the study a further
$20,000 may be available to implement and translate funded projects.

Please see the PA Research Foundation website for further information, Grant Guidelines and
Expression of Interest:

In a significant move to nurture and support the next generation of agricultural leaders, AgForce Queensland, in partnership with the Central & Northern Graziers Trust and the Isolated Children's Parent's Association (ICPA QLD), has introduced the AgForce Emerging Leaders in Agriculture Bursary. 

What's on Offer:

• Two bursaries worth $5,000 each to support your academic journey.
• Exclusive networking opportunities and industry knowledge at events, including AgForce QLD Agricultural Industry Conference in October.
• The chance to join the AgForce Young Producers Council Meetings, shaping the future of agriculture.

Eligibility:

• Must be commencing second year of a tertiary-level agriculture program in 2025.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to a career in agriculture.
• Exhibits leadership potential and maintains a solid academic record.
• Be under the age of 25.
• Live in Queensland.

Applications close 1 September 2024.

You can access the application form here. 

Winner announced at AgForce QLD Agricultural Industry Conference 1 October 2024

For more information visit the AgForce Website.  

 

AgriFutures Australia is committed to supporting the next generation of leaders that will drive the future prosperity of Australian rural industries and communities. The AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship is awarded to students studying an agriculture-related undergraduate degree or a Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths/Finance (STEM) degree with relevant majors which align to agriculture.

About

In partnership with industry sponsors, the AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship is an initiative supporting students enrolled in full time study at an Australian university by providing:

• A bursary of $5000 per year for the final two years of your degree
• Professional development workshops
• Annual industry work placements aligned with the scholar’s areas of interest and their sponsor’s industry
• Opportunities to network and gain knowledge at a range of industry events.

Who can apply

To be eligible for the Horizon Scholarship, students must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident enrolled full-time in their last two years of an agriculture-related undergraduate degree at an Australian university.

Our research shows that Horizon Scholars are typically two to three years ahead of other university graduates in terms of their career readiness and industry networks.

Previously, the Horizon Scholarship program was eligible to students that were in their first two years of tertiary studies. Now, the Horizon Scholarship is offered to students in their last years of study, to best connect students with industry networks and giving them this continued advantage when entering the workforce.

Suitable degrees include, but are not limited to:

• Agricultural Science
• Rural Science
• Livestock/Animal Science
• Veterinary Science
• Agribusiness
• Plant Science
• Agricultural Economics
• Resource Management
• Sustainability
• Food Security
• Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) with major studies and subject selections relevant to, and aligned with, agriculture

Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of their commitment to a career in agriculture, as well as their leadership potential and tertiary academic record to date.

Recipients will be required to attend the workshop (held in July), and complete two weeks of work placement each year of the scholarship. Reasonable costs associated with these activities are covered by the program.

Please email horizons@agrifutures.com.au for any scholarship queries. Any enquiries should be made personally by the applicant.

How to apply

Applications are completed and submitted through K2, an online application portal.

In addition to the application questions, applicants must also provide a reference letter and a copy of their academic transcript. These can be attached to the application form and submitted online.

For more information, please visit the AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship website.

The American Australian Association provides scholarship and grant opportunities for Americans looking to study in Australia and Australians looking to study in the US. Our scholarships & exchanges champion progress, creativity and expression, providing opportunities to young American and Australian leaders to undertake transformational study, research and professional or artistic development in each other’s country. To date, we have awarded more than US$15million to over 1000+ graduates, veterans and artists. The opportunities range from US$5,000 to US$40,000.

For more information, please visit the American Australian Association website.

The Amgen Scholars Program is an international program that gives undergraduate students hands-on lab experience, working for 8 weeks in one of our world-class labs. You’ll get the chance to research full time on a project of your choice, meet like-minded students, and experience the wealth of scientific opportunity that Melbourne has to offer. All costs are covered, including travel and living costs, and Scholars receive a stipend to support them during their experience.

The University of Melbourne is proud to be the only institution in Australia that offers this program.

The program encourages applications from First Nations applicants. Applicants who have experienced adversity, financial difficulty, or otherwise challenging circumstances are also encouraged to apply.

The Andy Thomas Space Foundation supports space education and outreach in Australia and to inspire young people to pursue careers in space by building a culture of entrepreneurship and igniting a curiosity for space and related scientific activities. 

In 2022, the Andy Thomas Space Foundation is proud to offer nine innovative and immersive prizes and award programs, to a total value of more than A$300,000. These opportunities will enable students and researchers of all ages to engage with Australian and international space industry experts, promoting the growth and capability of Australia's future workforce.

Neptune Program: The Andy Thomas Space Foundation Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program scholarships

• Applications open to graduates and senior undergraduates
• One full scholarship valued up to $15,000 [or two scholarships valued up to $18,000 if the program is held on-line]. For graduates and senior undergraduates who are Australian citizens or permanent Australian residents wishing to attend the five-week, inter-disciplinary International Space University/ University of South Australia Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program (SHSSP) in January/February 2023.
• Applications Close: 31 October 2022

Uranus Program: The Andy Thomas Space Foundation and Australian Space Agency Graduate scholarships in space

• Applications open to postgraduate students
• Six scholarships valued at $10,000 each. Available for post-graduate students and jointly funded by the Australian Space Agency and The Andy Thomas Space Foundation. These scholarships are available for Australian citizens and permanent residents commencing an honours or masters university program in a space discipline or space-related field of research.
• Applications Close: 15 December 2022

Jupiter Program: The Andy Thomas Space Foundation and EOS Space Systems Research Awards

• Applications open to PhD students and early career researchers
• Three prizes valued at $10,000 each (sponsored by EOS Space Systems). Open to Australian researchers and doctoral candidates for the most innovative research project proposals in specified space technology fields.
• Applications Close: 6 May 2022

Pluto Program: The Andy Thomas Space Foundation and cosine Remote Sensing Project Award

• Applications open to PhD students and early career researchers
• One prize valued at $15,000. Available for Australian doctoral candidates and early career researchers focusing on projects that relate to the development and validation of novel detection methods through hyperspectral observations and algorithms to support such applications. The prize will also include a short-term visit to Europe.
• Applications Close: 6 May 2022

The Astor Legal Criminal Lawyers Scholarship was established in 2021 to encourage and support Australian law students who are passionate about pursuing a career in the criminal law, but may be suffering from financial hardship and/or come from a regional or remote area.

Eligibility

Applicants must have Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency and enrolled in an LL.B, Juris Doctor or Legal Practitioners Admission Board course, or undertaking a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Current or former Astor Legal employees are not eligible.

Selection Criteria

The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of their resume, covering letter, an academic transcript, evidence of any financial hardship, evidence of being from a remote or regional location and possibly an interview with the firm’s principal. A Practical Legal Training placement with Astor Legal may be offered to the successful nominee.

Value

The Scholarship is valued at $2,000 as a one-off payment which is payable upon the selection of the successful nominee.

For more information about the scholarship, please visit Astor Legal Criminal Lawyers Scholarship.

The Indigenous Scholarships Portal aims to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students access to financial support and resources, so they are better able to achieve their education and career aspirations. 

For more information, please visit Aurora Education Foundation.

Australia Awards Scholarships are long term development awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

They aim to contribute to the long term development needs of Australia's partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

For more information, please visit  Australia Awards Scholarships.

The Relocation Scholarship is an annual payment to help certain students in higher education who are required to live away from their family home while studying.

You might get Relocation Scholarship if you're a student getting Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY and you meet these rules.

You must meet all of these rules to get this payment. You:

• are a dependent student or an independent student for a special reason
• study in a specific place
• meet the study rules
• get at least $1 of Youth Allowance as a student or ABSTUDY Living Allowance.

For more information, please visit Relocation Scholarship. Alternatively, please contact Centrelink.

Australian Rotary Health (ARH) is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research within Australia. It provides programs for indigenous and rural health, creating better health for all Australians. Our programs include:

• Indigenous Health Scholarships
• Rural Medical Scholarships
• Rural Nursing Scholarships 

For more information, please visit ARH Scholarships.

The Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship is awarded to undergraduates (in their penultimate year of study) studying engineering (chemical, mechanical, process and electrical), science or technical disciplines at an Australian university or tertiary institution. The Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship aims to encourage the participation of high calibre students in the Australian sugar processing industry.

The Australian sugar industry will fund scholarship recipients each year to be hosted by Australian sugar mills and refineries for up to three work placements of four weeks each over one and half years (two placements during the crushing season and one placement during maintenance season).

The scholarship is a jointly funded by Australia’s sugar mills, through Sugar Research Institute (SRI) and Sugar Research Australia (SRA).

In addition to financial and work placement support, the Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship program helps recipients to make the most of their university experience through extra development opportunities by building their leadership skills and professional networks.

Eligibility details:

You must be:

• A penultimate year student currently undertaking an engineering, science or technical degree at an Australian university or tertiary institution
• Able to undertake up to three periods of work placement over an 18 month period (12 weeks in total) during semester breaks at an Australian sugar mill location selected by SRI.
• Prior to the commencement of each work placement, the scholarship recipient must successfully complete all medical tests including alcohol and drug testing required by a sugar industry company.    

You must also be either:

• An Australian or New Zealand citizen; or    
• A permanent resident of Australia

 What you receive: 

• Paid work placement at industry rates
• Living away allowance of $250 per week.

For more information including the key application dates, please visit Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship.

The University of Southern Queensland is participating in this exciting initiative by offering five Master of Research Scholarships, for commencement in 2025.

Australia for ASEAN scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of leaders from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste.

By undertaking a Master’s degree, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.

Australia for ASEAN scholars will also participate in an ASEAN Emerging Leaders Program, which will provide a range of learning, networking and professional development opportunities.

Applications for commencement in 2025 opened 13 March 2024 and will close 30 April 2024.

Further details about the scholarship, can be found in the information kit. 

Applications are about to open for the Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) Scholarships.

AVCAT scholarships, including the Long Tan Bursary, are tertiary scholarships for the children and grandchildren of Australian ex-serving veterans. Scholarships are $4000 – $6000 per year, for up to three years.

Applications open 18 August, Vietnam Veterans' Day, and close at midnight AEDT on 31 October.
 
Applicants must be:

• An Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Enrolled or planning to enrol in a full-time course for one or more academic year’s duration at a university, TAFE, or RTO
• The child, stepchild, foster child, or grandchild of an Australian ex-serving veteran
• In receipt of, or eligible to receive, a means-tested Commonwealth educational payment – Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY, Austudy or Veterans' Children Education Scheme (VCES) in 2024.

The Long Tan Bursary is sponsored by the Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs. View the complete list of AVCAT Scholarship sponsors here.
 
Find information about scholarships, the application process or scholarship eligibility at avcat.org.au. 

Bendigo Bank committed to supporting young Australians. Each year we award scholarships to first year tertiary students. You need to be studying at an Australian university, college or TAFE campus for the first time.

One of our scholarship programs may make a significant difference to your future.

For more information including the key application dates, please visit Bendigo Bank Scholarships.

APRA and the Reserve Bank of Australia have established the Brian Gray Scholarship program in memory of Brian Gray, who died on 24 August 2001 while serving as Executive General manager of APRA's Policy, Research and Consulting Division.

The Brian Gray Scholarship program will fund up to four scholarships annually, to the value of $15,000 each.  The scholarship purpose is to support final year Honours and PhD students in finance, actuarial science, econometrics, statistics or related disciplines, who intend to focus full time on their studies and research. 

For more information including the key application dates, please visit Brian Gray Scholarship program.

The Capstone Editing Early Career Academic Research Grant for Women

This grant provides up to $5,000 for one female academic per year to assist with the costs associated with a research project leading towards a publication. 

The Capstone Editing Carer's Travel Grant for Academic Women

This grant provides up to $3,000 for one female academic per year to assist with childcare costs in relation to travel to conduct research or present a paper at a conference. 

The Capstone Editing Conference Travel Grant for Postgraduate Research Students

This grant provides up to $3,000 for one postgraduate student per year to assist in covering the costs of attending a conference in relation to their degree. 

The Capstone Editing Laptop Grant for Postgraduate Coursework Students

This grant provides $3,000 for one postgraduate student per year to purchase a computer or laptop and software for their studies. (The recipient will receive one $3,000 gift voucher for Harvey Norman.)

The Capstone Editing Research Scholarship for Honours Students

This scholarship provides up to $3,000 for one Honours student per year to assist with covering the costs associated with the research for their thesis. 

The Capstone Editing Textbook Grant for Undergraduates

This grant provides $3,000 for one undergrad per year to assist with covering the cost of their textbooks for the duration of their degree. (The recipient will receive one $1,000 gift voucher per year for three years.

The Capstone Editing Grant for Mid-Career Researchers

This grant provides up to $5,000 for one researcher per year to undertake an innovative research project.

More information

For more information including the key application dates, please visit The Capstone website.

The City of Logan Tertiary Education Bursary offers financial support for university students in Logan City. We work with several organisations in south east Queensland to provide financial support to young people in Logan wishing to undertake tertiary studies. 

Students from families with limited financial resources are encouraged to apply. 

We award a number of tertiary education bursaries each year. Successful applicants receive a $5,000 bursary in instalments for each semester (or trimester) of a three-year course. 

Eligibility

Are you:

• currently completing Year 12 and demonstrating commitment to your studies
• a resident of the City of Logan
• planning to undertake full-time undergraduate tertiary studies in 2023
• in need of some financial assistance to realise your goal.

For further information about the bursary and application details including the key application dates, please visit City of Logan Tertiary Education Bursary.

The Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship was established to honour and continue the work of Dr Clare Burton, a leading researcher, public sector administrator, academic, consultant and writer on employment equity. The gift aims to helps students complete research in women and equality in all spheres of endeavour including (but not limited to) employment, education, health, communications, engineering, and science.
 
The student will receive a $10,000 one-off payment as a research allowance.
 
If you are a current research student at Australian university, enrolled either full- or part-time in a research degree, pursuing research where the major piece of work is focussed on gender equity, and you have completed at least the first milestone of your research degree you may be eligible to apply.
 
Applications close 9 September 2024 
QUT - Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship

The Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program provides up to $40,000 to new undergraduate and up to $20,000 to new postgraduate teacher education students.

In return for a scholarship recipients need to teach in government schools or government-run early learning settings after finishing their degree. 

Scholarships are available over five rounds from 2024 to 2028 with up to 1,000 scholarships per year to be offered.

Applications for Round 2 have now closed. For key dates and detailed information about the program, please visit the Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships website.

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) offers Postgraduate Scholarships and Summer and Honours Scholarships; and supports Travel Grants, Scientific Exchanges and the ABARES Science and Innovation Awards.

Further details on the scholarships and grants provided can be found by visiting Cotton Research and Development Corporation - Scholarships and Travel.

If you have any queries, please contact the CRDC Project Administration team via 02 6792 4088, or research@crdc.com.au.  

The CSIRO postgraduate programs and scholarships provide the future generation of scientists and engineers with the opportunity to launch their scientific careers working alongside leading researchers in world class facilities to deliver real would solution.

Postgraduate scholarships are available to full-time and part-time postgraduate students who are undertaking a higher degree by research. Our scholarships are available to students enrolled at an Australian university for projects that align with CSIRO's priority research areas.

Postgraduate scholarships will be offered to high achieving postgraduate students who are enrolled at an Australian university.

Recipients of postgraduate scholarships are generally required to be Australian Citizens or hold Permanent Residency status. However, in fields in which there is a national skill shortage, scholarships may be awarded to overseas candidates, provided they meet Department of Immigration and Citizenship policy guidelines. International students must be able to provide evidence of admission to an Australian university.

For more information and to apply, please visit CSIRO Postgraduate Programs and Scholarships.

CSIRO is currently offering Postgraduate Top-Up Scholarships for students enrolled at an Australian University and holding a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or university equivalent, commencing in late 2023 or early 2024. These scholarships are for PhD projects in CSIRO priority research areas. The students’ research will be co-supervised by CSIRO and university researchers.

The closing date for applications is 1 November 2023. Students must apply via the Careers webpage - Studentships and Scholarships.

What is DUS

Whilst studying for a job-relevant degree at your choice of accredited university, join the Australian Defence Force (ADF), have your fees paid for, earn a salary while you complete your degree, and walk straight into a great ADF role following graduation.

Complete your studies with a salary 

Apply for a role in the Navy, Army or Air Force while still studying for a degree at any accredited university in Australia. If you are accepted for sponsorship you will join your chosen Service then concentrate on your studies, while enjoying a salary and many other benefits.

What you will love

• A guaranteed job on graduation
• Assistance with your HELP fees
• Textbook reimbursement
• Subsidised accommodation
• Free dental and medical care
• Professional development

How to apply

To apply for sponsorship of the degree you are currently studying, you must first apply for a job in the Navy, Army or Air Force and go through the standard application process.

When to apply

You can apply for sponsorship at any point during your degree, as long as you have completed your first semester and received your results. It's best to apply in your first year of university, to maximise your sponsorship time.

For more information and to apply, please visit Defence University Sponsorship.

The Australian Wildlife Society has Introduced a new scholarship in Honour of Dr Clive Williams OAM. 

The Dr Clive Williams OAM Memorial Wildlife Conservation Scholarship is offered to Australian university honours or postgraduate students. Each year, one $5,000 scholarship will be awarded.

The scholarship is available for research projects directly relevant to protecting Australia’s wildlife – flora and fauna. Scholarships may be used to purchase equipment and consumables, travel expenses related to field research, or attend a conference where the student’s research will be presented. The scholarship is paid directly to the student. 

The Society is proud to support the next generation of young Australians and their research into conserving Australia’s biodiversity for future generations. 

Australian Wildlife Society, formed in 1909, is a national not-for-profit wildlife conservation organisation. Its mission is to conserve Australia’s Wildlife (flora and fauna) through national environmental education, public awareness, advocacy, and community involvement. 

For further enquiries, please contact Patrick Medway AM |AWS CEO | 0402 435 048, or visit Australian Wildlife Society University Research Grants.

Each year the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) offers a limited number of long-term placement opportunities of six or 12 months in length.

The Industry Experience Placement (IEP) program is a paid program for high-performing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students who are required to complete an industry placement as part of their university course. IEP students are partnered with Defence/DSTG research staff and use skills gained at university to work on a current Defence project. This year there are up to 40 potential projects covering our eight research streams.

Placements are commencing in March, 2025 and will be either 6 or 12-month duration dependent on student requirements.

Eligibility requirements

The student must:

• be an Australian citizen;
• be enrolled at a tertiary institution in an undergraduate degree;
• have the option to undertake a practical placement as part of their Degree; and
• successfully undergo a Defence security clearance.

Projects are available in Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane. Please note that relocation support is not available with travel and accommodation costs to be taken into consideration by the applicant.

Applications open in June, 2024 and are completed on the Defence Careers website. A specific entry pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students is also available.

For further information head to the IEP page on the DSTG website, or contact the STEM Programs Team on DSTGWorkforcecapabilityandtalent@dst.defence.gov.au.

Each year the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) offers a limited number of scholarships over the University summer vacation period.

The Summer Vacation Placement (SVP) program is a 12-week paid program for high-performing undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students. SVP students are partnered with DSTG research staff and use skills gained at university to work on a current Defence project. This year there are up to 30 projects covering our eight research streams.

The program commences in November 2024.

Eligibility requirements

The student must:

• be an Australian citizen;
• be enrolled at a tertiary institution and be continuing tertiary studies in the forthcoming year;
• have completed 2 years of tertiary study before commencing the project;
• successfully undergo a Defence security clearance.

Projects are available in Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane. Please note that relocation support is not available with travel and accommodation costs to be taken into consideration by the applicant.

Applications will be open during June, 2024 and are completed on the Defence Careers website. A specific entry pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students is also available.

For further information head to the SVP page on the DSTG website, or contact the STEM Programs Team on DSTGWorkforcecapabilityandtalent@dst.defence.gov.au.

Eligibility

Open to students currently enrolled in a university program, with a strong academic record and a keen interest in finance, business, or related fields. 

Anyone aged between 18-25 with a keen interest in the mortgage and finance industry is eligible. Those who are enrolled or have completed Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking are strongly encouraged.

How to Apply

To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit an essay on "Innovative Financial Strategies for First-Time Homebuyers in Australia". Submissions that showcase originality, creativity, and a deep understanding of the mortgage and finance industry are encouraged. The ideal submission will provide well-researched and insightful ideas on how first-time buyers can navigate the challenges of high property prices, stringent lending criteria, and fluctuating interest rates.

Submission Requirements

• Word Count: The essay must be between 1,500 and 2,000 words
• Originality: The submission must be original and not use AI-generated content. All ideas should be the applicant's own work, and any sources or references must be properly cited.
• Formatting: The essay should be typed in a standard font (eg. Times New Roman or Arial), size 12, with double spacing. It should include a title and be submitted in a PDF or Word document format. 

Scholarships Prizes

Cash Prize

• 1st prize - $1,000
• 2nd prize - $500
• 3rd prize - $250

Paid Internship

The scholarship includes the potential for a paid internship with Eden Emerald Mortgages for the right candidate, offering invaluable real-world experience in the mortgage brokerage industry.

Applications close midnight 15 November, 2024. 

For more details and to apply, please visit EE Mortgages Scholarship website. 

"The Elevate scholarship has not only alleviated financial barriers but has profoundly impacted my academic success, expanded my professional horizons, and provided invaluable experiences that go beyond traditional learning, shaping me into a more well-rounded and prepared individual for future challenges" - Elevate Postgraduate Scholar 2023

Elevate provides:

• A generous scholarship
  - Undergraduate category – $30,000 over 3 years
  - Postgraduate category – $130,224 over 3.5 years
  - Leadership category – $70,000 over 2 years
• Access to events and networking
• Mentoring
• Ongoing support during your university studies

Eligibility

Applicants are required to meet three eligibility criteria:

• Identify as a woman or non-binary person.
• Be enrolling as a domestic student at an Australian University.
• Be planning to undertake a STEM degree or higher studies to improve business acumen (Leadership category only), commencing in 2025.

Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering (ATSE) particularly encourages applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples; individuals from regional, rural or remote areas; LGBTQIA+; individuals from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds; low-socioeconomic backgrounds; or those living with a disability. Diversity, inclusion, and achievement relative to opportunity will be considered in the assessment and selection process.

The Elevate Program Guidelines outline the Elevate program and scholarship categories, the eligibility requirements and selection criteria, the process of application selection and the expectations on scholars engaging in the program.

Applications for the Elevate program close in August.

Applications can be completed online through the ATSE Elevate program portal.

The portal is hosted by GoodGrants. The GoodGrants Ultimate Guide for Applicants may assist you in registering and completing your application. We encourage applicants to start the application process early, as applications can be saved as you progress through the portal.

Alternative modes of submission

ATSE is committed to providing inclusive and equitable access to all potential applicants. If for any reason you are unable to submit written responses to the questions in this application form, ATSE will also accept alternative modes of submission. Applicants may prefer to create a video, either of themselves or from images or drawings that they compile. Applicants may also submit applications verbally via an interview with a member of the Elevate team. Applicants must still convey responses to questions as per application form.

To discuss your options for alternative modes of submission, please contact ATSE at elevate@atse.org.au or call (02) 6185 3240.

Applications for the Elevate program commencing in 2026 will reopen in mid 2025. The date and time will be available on the ATSE website. You can also sign up to the mailing list to be notified when applications reopen.

Offering fully funded undergraduate and graduate scholarships to the University of Oxford along with the chance to work on innovative projects related to science, technology, and engineering at the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT).

The Graduate Scholarship is offered to 10 exceptional PhD students each year to become Ellison Scholars, advancing technology for humanity at EIT's facilities in Oxford across four key innovation areas:

• Health & Medical Science
• Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Projects
• Climate Change & Clean Energy
• Government Innovation & Era of Artificial Intelligence

Applications close 30 September.

Apply Now.

For further information or to sign up for the newsletter visit the EIT website.

Administered by Aurora Education Foundation (Aurora), each scholarship is valued at up to $120,000 AUD per year for up to three years. Recipients will also have access to up to $5,000 AUD per year in tailored academic and wellbeing support.

The purpose of the Scholarship is to support Scholars in building the skills and knowledge required to inform strategies to improve cancer outcomes for Indigenous communities and increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders in cancer-related fields. Up to four scholarships will be awarded annually from 2024 to 2026. Recipients will not be required to re-apply each year.

The First Nations Cancer Scholarship Program is funded by the Australian Government through Cancer Australia. Established by Aurora and Cancer Australia the First Nations Cancer Scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduate student, health professionals, and early-career researchers to undertake full-time postgraduate study or research in cancer-related field.

Applicants can apply via Aurora's Indigenous Pathways Portal. 

Applications close Friday 27 September, 2024.

With the support of NSW Government, the Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) offers FutureNow and FutureNow Plus scholarships to graduates or early career researchers working on industry-focused research projects that support developments in health, defence, aerospace engineering and nuclear technologies.

Scholarship recipients will have access to the expertise and technology needed to facilitate cutting edge discoveries in advanced manufacturing, health, environment and the nuclear fuel cycle.

To qualify for the ANSTO FutureNow Scholarships, you must:

• Be a graduate of a bachelor or equivalent degree or higher and be within five years of graduation or be undertaking a higher degree by research
• Be available to spend 6 months researching at an ANSTO facility
• If you are an Australian or New Zealand student, be enrolled at a university that is an AINSE member
• All applications for a FutureNow Scholarship are subject to a probity check, which may involve a national security, police and/or other checks.

For more information and to apply, please visit ANSTO FutureNow Scholarships.

Energy Queensland is offering 100 scholarships to passionate engineering students committed to helping shape the future of energy in Queensland located in Regional Queensland and South East Queensland.

This is your opportunity to work with an industry leading organisation and receive $20,000 every year for the rest of your studies. You’ll gain real world experience from some of Australia’s most innovative engineers through paid vacation work across the Energy Queensland Group, which includes Ergon Energy Network, Energex, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika. This valuable experience could also set you up for a future graduate position with them.

About you
Energy Queensland is looking for well-rounded individuals who:

• Have a strong customer focus
• Demonstrate good communication skills
• Are active team members, and
• Display excellent problem solving and decision-making skills. 

Eligibility
Essential
You must be a full-time Queensland engineering student in your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or final year of study at a Queensland university. 
You must have a minimum GPA of Credit (5).

Desirable
Students studying double electrical engineering degrees will be viewed favourably.
The majority of scholarships will be awarded to students studying electrical / electronic degrees.
Scholarships will also be awarded to students studying other engineering disciplines mechatronic, mechanical, and civil/structural.

The Gary Sansom Scholarship was established in honour of former AgriFutures Chicken Meat Advisory Panel Chair and Australian Chicken Meat Federation President, Gary Sansom, who himself was a great leader of the chicken meat industry. This Scholarship aims to encourage new people into the chicken meat industry and support them in building a thriving career. 

The prestigious Gary Sansom Scholarship will seek to identify high-quality students, foster a career pathway in the chicken meat industry and support industry-relevant research. Worth up to $30,000, the Scholarship is broken down per level of study as follows.

• Honours - $10,000 per year for 1 year
• Masters - $10,000 per year for 2 years
• PhD - $10,000 per year for 3 years

Each scholar is also provided with additional support and opportunities:

• Attendance at poultry industry conferences
• An industry supervisor (coordinated by AgriFutures Australia) who will provide study and career pathway support
• Connecting with industry members and networking opportunities throughout the Scholarship period.

To be eligible, applicants must be an Australian citizen or resident, enrolled or eligible to enrol at an Australian University undertaking postgraduate study (PhD, Masters or Honours degree or equivalent). In addition, students must be willing to have a member of the Australian chicken meat industry as a supervisor, and have the desire to contribute to the Australian chicken meat industry in the long term.

For further information, please visit AgriFutures Australia.

If you have any questions about the Gary Sansom Scholarship, please contact: 

Stacey Gardiner
Coordinator, Levied & Emerging Industries - Chicken Meat
stacey.gardiner@agrifutures.com.au

About Gas Detection Australia 

Gas Detection (Australia) Pty Ltd (GDA) is a leader in Gas Detection technology. We are a manufacturer of gas detectors/sensors for detecting gases such as Carbon Monoxide (CO), Carbon Dioxide (CO₂), Oxygen (O₂), Ammonia (NH₃), Hydrogen (H₂), Flammable Gases (Methane (CH₄), Propane (C₃H₈), Butane (C₄H₁₀), Refrigerant Gases (R123, R134a, R410a, R404) etc. We also manufacture our own single channel, dual channel and multi channel controllers respectively. The company is based in Toowoomba QLD and has very close links with the University of Southern Queensland where much of the pioneering research work is carried out. Gas Detection Australia proudly boasts of its research and manufacturing base in Australia thereby affording its clients excellent technical back up and service.

The CWSE

The Combined Work and Study Experience (CWSE) is primarily designed to assist existing UniSQ students who are studying the Electrical/Electronic Engineering at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) in Toowoomba but are financially challenged or have socio-economic reasons that may be preventing them from studying at UniSQ.

 Eligibility 

• Be an Australian Citizen.
• Reside the Darling Downs area.
• Undertaking or have been offered a B Eng course in Electrical Electronic Engineering at UniSQ.
• Have financial or socio-economic reasons that may prevent you from studying at UniSQ.
• Be willing and, as importantly, desiring to undertake regular on the job work experience on campus in electrical/electronic engineering.

 For more information, please visit Gas Detection Australia University Support.

The Gowrie Bursary derives from a fund that was set up in 1943 to maintain research scholarships in perpetual memory of those Australian men and women who gave their lives for their country in the Second World War.

The bursary is targeted at those who are serving or have served in the Australian Armed Forces and their lineal descendants, particularly those for whom its relatively small monetary value will make a real difference.

The bursary is available to students undertaking a graduate research program at any Australian or international university. It is currently valued at up to $8000 per annum.

For more information and to apply, please visit the Gowrie Bursary website.

GlobalHealth Education is offering the Healthcare Education Scholarship to Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander students in Australia. The goal is to empower current and future Indigenous healthcare professionals to further their education and continue making a positive impact in the healthcare sector.  

This AU$5,000 scholarship provides flexible funding for tuition fees, learning materials, course equipment, and travel costs. 

Students must be enrolling in either a healthcare Bachelor's or Master's degree at an Australian university by 30 April. 

To find out more information, or to apply, visit the Healthcare Education Scholarship website.

As part of our community support program, Jade Finance Australia is awarding a $5000 academic scholarship to support tertiary studies students in advancing their studies. The Jade Finance Scholarship will be awarded to the applicant, selected by our expert panel, who has been judged to have submitted the most outstanding written response to our selection criteria. Insights, ideas and innovative approaches to the role and actions of lenders, governments and regulators in the current economic and financial environment.

The scholarship is open to both part-time and full-time tertiary students currently enrolled in and have completed one year of study in a course at a recognised Australian tertiary institution or higher education provider.

For more information including the key application dates, please visit Jade Finance Scholarship.

Unlock Your Journalism Potential!

Applications are now open for the 2025 JB Fairfax Award for Rural & Regional Journalism and Communications. 

This national Award includes a generous $10,000 scholarship and provides an unparalleled opportunity to gain practical experience with three media internships that will help launch your career telling the rich stories from country Australia.

"Regional and rural stories are vital, not only for the role they play in connecting and developing communities, but also as a safeguard for the lives and livelihoods or rural Australians". Nicholas Newling, 2024 JB Fairfax Award for Rural & Regional Journalism and Communications recipient.

Applications close 11 August 2024

Apply here. 

For further information contact Emma Duffy: Program Manager - Scholarships & Grants

eduffy@rasnsw.com.au or (02) 9704 1234

The King & Amy O’Malley Trust Fund awards Australia wide, annual undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to students enrolled in, or applying for, tertiary Home Economics or related programs - e.g., Primary and/or Secondary Teaching, Nutrition and Dietetics, Child and Family Studies, Food Science, Community Studies and Consumer Science.

Scholarships are available to:

Full-time undergraduate students

These scholarships are available for the duration of the studies being undertaken, with students required to apply/reapply for funding on a yearly basis ($6500 per year).

Part-time undergraduate students

These scholarships are available for up to three additional years of studies being undertaken, with students required to apply/re-apply for funding on a yearly basis ($3250 per year).

Full-time postgraduate students

These scholarships are available for up to three additional years of the studies being undertaken, with no re-application of funding required ($9500 per year).

Part-time postgraduate students

These scholarships are available for up to three additional years of the studies being undertaken, with no re-application of funding required ($4750 per year).

To apply and for more information, please visit the King & Amy O’Malley Trust web page.

Larsen Jewellery is offering a scholarship of $3,000, to go towards the University or TAFE tuition fees of one individual, for either a jewellery or jewellery design related course, or a design or visual arts related course based in Australia.

The applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for the scholarship:

• Applicant must display an interest and passion for jewellery, design or visual arts.
• Applicants must be either accepted, enrolled or in the process of applying to a relevant course or program at an Australian University or TAFE.

For more information including the key application dates, please visit Larsen Jewellery Design Scholarship Program.

The Mackay Regional Council Bursary was established in 2011 by Mackay Regional Council and is designed to support students from the Mackay Regional Council area.  Students who are studying in skills shortage areas within the region, for example: Engineering, Planning, Business (Accounting/Marketing/HR/Public Relations/Social Innovation), Environmental Health/Science, Workplace Health & Safety/Emergency Services and Information Technology/Digital Media are encouraged to apply.

A total number of five bursaries are available each year, which aim to provide students with monetary assistance for costs associated with studying, as well as potential paid work experience with Mackay Regional Council.

Value

The total value of each bursary is $5000.

The amount will be $2500 per year for two years, which will be paid in twice-yearly payments of $1250 following submission of evidence to council’s satisfaction of successful completion of studies.

Successful applicants are encouraged to make themselves available for a period of paid vacation work over the summer holiday period, as well as possible other vacation periods able to be provided by council.

Eligibility

Applications will be invited from students studying Engineering, Planning, Business (Accounting/Marketing/HR/Public Relations/Social Innovation), Information Technology/Digital Media, Workplace Health and Safety/Emergency Services, Social Work or Environmental Science/Health who are:

• Entering the second last year of their university degree
• Studying as a full-time student
• Ordinarily a resident from within the Mackay Regional Council area
• Have an interest in seeking employment in the Mackay Region following graduation
• Not receiving any other employer linked bursary or scholarship
• An Australian Citizen or permanent resident.

For more information and to apply, please visit the Mackay Regional Council Bursary website.

The Equity Rural Placement Scholarship Program is an initiative of the National Association of Field Experience Administrators Inc (NAFEA) intended to assist WIL / field experience administrators by providing financial assistance to students, who have been assessed as experiencing financial hardship, to undertake placements in rural settings and nominated key priority areas.  

Approved applications will be awarded scholarships up to $1500.

Funding is provided to assist students with the out-of-pocket costs incurred as a direct result of relocating for placement. These are costs which are additional to everyday living expenses and are incurred as a direct result of a placement requiring relocation, including:  

• Travel costs
• Accommodation.

For further information about the scholarship, please visit the NAFEA Equity Rural Placement Scholarship Program.

As a subset of our engagement activities in all streams, the National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC) QLD offers student and leadership scholarships annually to suitable applicants. 

About the Scholarship

The scholarship is designed to support women in all fields of construction.

Recipients of the NAWIC scholarship are encouraged to:

• Attend a NAWIC QLD Education & Mentoring Committee meeting (held monthly), to share their experiences, thoughts and suggestions with the group.;
• Attend a NAWIC QLD event or seminar during the year the scholarship is awarded; 
• Promote the scholarship on campus at the following year's launch; and,
• Be open to participating in NAWIC School Engagement panel discussions during the year the scholarship is awarded.  

NAWIC QLD will provide an opportunity for the scholarship recipient to provide input to the NAWIC QLD social media channels, in the form of either an article or short post.

Please note the recipients essay will be made available through one or more NAWIC QLD channels – such as the NAWIC website, Facebook page and LinkedIn page.  

The Scholarship is valued at $2,500 for one year paid in two instalments of $1,250. NAWIC will provide a year’s free student membership to NAWIC QLD as part of the scholarship prize.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Scholarship you must:

• Be a female;
• Reside in Queensland;
• Be enrolled full time in the second or third year of an undergraduate degree program, related to property, architecture, engineering or construction;
• Have a minimum 5.0 (on 7 point scale) or 2.5 (on 4 point scale) GPA, and continue to meet all other eligibility requirements to receive the second payment.  Failure to comply may result in termination of the scholarship at the discretion of the NAWIC committee.

For more information and to apply, please visit NAWIC Scholarships.

The National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ) has been running a bursary program for female students since 2009. In conjunction with our bursary partners, bursaries are awarded annually across a wide range of criteria. NCWQ Bursary recipients demonstrate qualities of leadership; community service; perseverance; and determination, often despite life’s obstacles, to follow their personal and professional passions.

For more information including the bursary timeline, please visit NCWQ Bursary Program.

The Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship is a prestigious national scholarship for Indigenous students to study honours in political science at any Australian university.

Neville Bonner's life is a study not only of courage, conscience and compassion in the face of extraordinary adversity, but also of personal and national reconciliation.

Established in the year 2000 by the Federal Government, the Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship is Australia's most prestigious scholarship for Indigenous Australians to study Honours in Political Science (or related subjects) at any recognised Australian university. One Neville Bonner Scholarship may be awarded each year.

Political Science may be broadly interpreted to include such subjects as government, political geography, political history, political anthropology and political economics. The Selection Committee may also consider application from other subject areas (consistent with the broad aim of the Scholarship) where there is a political component to the proposed thesis.

The scholarship is valued at approximately $28 854 per annum.

For more information and to apply, please visit the Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship website.

The New Columbo Plan (NCP) Scholarship Program is an Australian Government initiative. The Program offers scholarships annually to a diverse cohort of Australian undergraduates studying a variety of disciplines in up to 40 Indo-Pacific locations. Scholars undertake offshore programs including study, language training and an internship and/or mentorship for up to 19 months. 

 

What does the Scholarship include?

 

The New Colombo Plan Scholarship consists of:

• travel allowance - up to $3000
• establishment allowance - up to $3000
• monthly stipend (for study and internship/mentorship) - up to $3000 per month
• health and travel insurance for the duration of the Scholar's program
• mental health allowance for the reimbursement of services - up to $3000.

Other benefits may include:

• payment of up to 1 academic year of tuition fees payable to the host institution (if required) - up to $20 000 
• full time language training fees payable to the provider - up to $10 000. 

The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) is offering two scholarships in 2023.

• The Carolyn Allport Scholarship for post-graduate feminist studies by Research is available for any student undertaking postgraduate feminist studies in any discipline, awarding $5000 per year for a maximum of 3 years to the successful applicant. This scholarship has been created in recognition of Dr Carolyn Allport’s contribution to the leadership and development of the Union in her 16 years as National President.

• The Joan Hardy Scholarship for post-graduate nursing studies by research is available for any student undertaking a study of nurses, nursing culture or practices, or historical aspects of nursing as a lay or professional practice. A sum of $5000 will be paid in two instalments; half on the awarding of the Scholarship and the remainder on evidence of submission of the thesis. This scholarship recognises the contribution that the late Joan Hardy made to higher education and higher education unionism in over 30 years of activism. 

The deadline for applications to both scholarships is Friday 25 August 2023. A decision will be made in late September 2023. Click here for information on how to apply for each scholarship.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in postgraduate studies, by research, in an academic award of an Australian public university.

For queries, contact Helena Spyrou at: hspyrou@nteu.org.au or on 0419 339 259.

PCL Lawyers is dedicated to helping students grow and succeed in their legal careers.

We are offering a scholarship to students currently studying a Bachelor of Laws or a JD at an Australian university in their final or penultimate year.

We are looking to help students who wish to work with SMEs, individuals, and organisations. PCL Lawyers has had strong growth since it’s beginnings and we owe that to the quality work we do for our clients and the care we take in providing them relevant and pertinent legal advice.

This means understanding the pressures clients face and commercial requirements that business owners face. We encourage students to think about a career helping SME clients and individuals in family law matters.

As commercially minded lawyers we take a pragmatic approach to our legal advice. Our clients get the best results not only through a strict legal lens but also by taking into consideration of their commercial considerations as well.

We are offering a Law Student, with a WAM of 70 or more, a grant of $6,000 to assist them through the final stage of their degree.

For more information and to apply, please visit PCL Lawyers Legal Scholarship.

The Pinnacle Foundation provides educational scholarships, mentoring and opportunities for young LGBTIQ+ Australians to realise their full potential and overcome challenges arising from their identity. Scholarships are awarded for fulltime study at public institutions of higher education in Australia, for the purpose of gaining an educational or vocational qualification in any profession, trade or the arts.

Scholarships are open to young LGBTIQ+ Australians who meet the criteria detailed below:

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration for a Pinnacle Foundation Scholarship, you must meet every one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Australian citizen or permanent resident (proof required during application stage)
• At least 18 years of age and younger than 27 years of age on 20 January in each year for which the scholarship is sought
• Have achieved good or reasonable scholastic results given your circumstances
• Will be undertaking fulltime studies
• Identify as a member of the LGBTIQ+ community.

For more information including the key application dates, please visit Pinnacle Foundation Scholarship.

Each year, the Power Tynan Scholarship Program provides an opportunity for successful year 12 school-leavers to study (part-time) at university while working full-time for Power Tynan. We also accept applications from current university students. Power Tynan subsidises the successful individual’s university fees for all successfully completed subjects and the scholarship recipient is in the enviable position where they can apply their knowledge practically and receive valuable on-the-job mentoring and training whilst being paid.

Power Tynan is one of Toowoomba’s largest and most diverse financial services provider. We offer a complete suite of services including taxation, business advisory, superannuation, leasing and finance and audit services. We also offer financial planning and business intelligence/data analysis through our partner businesses.

A suitable applicant for the Power Tynan Scholarship program would be someone who:

• Intends to commence studying at university in the relevant year;
• Has the capacity to undertake the substantial responsibility and effort that comes with combined full-time work and part-time study;
• Wants to join a dynamic organisation that offers mentoring, training and a commitment to advance the right people.

For more information including the key application dates, please visit Power Tynan Scholarship Program.

Promotion Products Pty. Ltd. has been a Brisbane-based market leader in the promotional marketing industry for over 21 years. We value the role of education in our community and believe in supporting those who may need a little financial assistance in attaining further education. We recognize that many students suffer from financial strain during their time in tertiary education, and by offering this scholarship program we wish to continue to support and grow the skills of the next generation who will enact positive change in their community.

Promotion Products Bi-Annual $3000 Scholarship

Open to all students currently, or about to, undertake further education. 

For more information and to apply, please visit Promotion Products Bi-Annual Scholarship.

Budget Promotion Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander $3000 Sponsorship Award

Open to anyone of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background that is currently, or about to, undertake further education.

For more information and to apply, please visit Budget Promotion Sponsorship Award.

Providior is a leading provider of specialist funding solutions to professional service firms and their clients. We are a private, independent and wholly Australian-owned company based in Brisbane and operating nationally. 

The Providior Scholarship was established to encourage and support Australian students who excel in business, finance or law and are passionate about pursuing a career in legal funding, with an emphasis on new product and new market development.

Value
The Scholarship is valued at $2,000 as a one-off payment which is payable upon the selection of the successful nominee.

Eligibility
Applicants must have Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency and enrolled in their final year in a Graduate Certificate, Bachelors or Master’s in Business Administration or related law, business or finance qualification in Australia.

Selection Criteria
The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit – especially in business, finance and law-related subjects – their resume, research proposal, covering letter and possibly an interview with Providior’s Leadership Group.

A Practical Training placement with Providior may be offered to the successful nominee.

For more information including the key application dates, please visit Providior Scholarship.

The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS) is designed to encourage and assist undergraduate students in health-related disciplines to complete their studies and join the health workforce. The scheme provides scholarships for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people studying an entry level health course.

The Australian Government established the Scheme as a tribute to the late Dr Arnold ‘Puggy’ Hunter’s outstanding contribution to Indigenous Australians’ health and his role and Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO). NACCHO News – special tribute edition provides an insight to Puggy and his tireless efforts to improve Aboriginal health.

Eligible health areas

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
• Dentistry/oral health (excluding dental assistants)
• Mental health studies
• Nursing (RN & EN)
• Midwifery
• Medicine
• Allied health (excluding pharmacy)

Examples of eligible study areas.

Eligibility criteria

Applications will be considered from applicants who are:

• of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (Applicants must identify as and be able to confirm their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.)
• enrolled or intending to enrol in an entry level or graduate entry level health related course (Courses must be provided by an Australian registered training organisation or university. Funding is not available for postgraduate study.)
• intending to study in the academic year that the scholarship is offered.

A significant number of applications are received each year; meeting the eligibility criteria will not guarantee applicants a scholarship offer.

Please note: You do not need to be currently enrolled in a course to complete a scholarship application, you simply need to be intending to enrol in semester one 2023, at any accredited course provider in Australia.

Selection criteria

These are competitive scholarships and will be awarded on the recommendation of the independent selection committee whose assessment will be based on how applicants address the following questions:

• Describe what has been your driving influence/motivation in wanting to become a health professional in your chosen area.
• Discuss what you hope to accomplish as a health professional in the next 5-10 years.
• Discuss your commitment to study in your chosen course.
• Outline your involvement in community activities, including promoting the health and well-being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

The scholarships are funded by the Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care and administered by the Australian College of Nursing. The scheme was established in recognition of Dr Arnold ‘Puggy’ Hunter’s significant contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and his role as Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

Value of scholarship 

Funding is provided for the normal duration of the course. Full time scholarship awardees will receive up to $15,000 per year and part time recipients will receive up to $7,500 per year. The funding is paid in 24 fortnightly instalments throughout the study period of each year.

For further information about the PHMSS and application details including the key application dates, please visit the ACN Indigenous Health Scholarships.

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships give talented students from anywhere in the Commonwealth the opportunity to gain a Master's degree, while developing new skills, experiencing life in another country, and building their global networks.

Scholarships are for students committed to creating change in their communities and contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals. The scholarships are named in honour of Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth and ACU Patron, and are fully funded and supported by numerous Commonwealth Governments.

Scholars will join an active international alumni network of more than 35,000 individuals who have benefitted from the life-changing opportunities a Commonwealth Scholarship offers, and will contribute to the development of the future Commonwealth.

What's on offer?

• Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships offer a life-changing opportunity for cultural exchange and academic collaboration in unique environments across the globe.
• Awards are fully funded, providing tuition fees, a return economy flight, an arrival allowance, and a regular stipend (living allowance).
• Awards are for Master's degrees and are not applicable to distance learning courses.
• Awards are open to citizens of all Commonwealth countries, other than the host country.
• Award holders will build deeper and stronger links across the Commonwealth network, acting as ambassadors between home and host countries.

For more information including the key application dates, please visit Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships.

The benefactor, and founder of the Ramsay Centre, Paul Ramsay wanted to support outstanding, thoughtful, and imaginative young Australians to pursue graduate study at the world's best overseas universities.

The Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarships have been made possible through his generosity and are among the most generous scholarships currently on offer in Australia.

Our scholarships are offered for one, two and, in select cases, three years of coursework and/or research.

There are two main types of scholarships available as part of the suite of Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarships:

• World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship (Value of AUD$90,000 p.a.) for students undertaking postgraduate study at the world's best universities (e.g. Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, Harvard, Princeton and Bologna to name a few)
• St John's College, Annapolis, Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship (Value of AUD $75,000 p.a. for two years) for students undertaking a Master of Arts in the Liberal Arts. Students will also participate in an internship program, in an area of interest to them, in Washington D.C.

Up to 25 scholarships a year may be awarded, with the majority awarded in category 1.

For further information on eligibility, selection criteria and how to apply, please visit the Ramsay Centre - Postgraduate Scholarships.

Students in regional areas often have to relocate in order to study, leaving behind the support of family and friends and feeling torn between their education and their obligations. Fortunately, assistance in the form of a scholarship can help ease some worries and allow greater freedom to more regularly visit home and lend a hand.

This is more important than ever, with many RASF Rural Scholarship recipients coming from drought-stricken towns and farms that need all hands helping whenever possible. Many applicants mention the financial burden of needing to return home to help in holidays and the resulting lost opportunity to work.

Our Rural Scholarship program goes a small way to ensure students from regional areas can chase the same education dreams as students from metropolitan areas.

Who can apply for a RAS Foundation Rural Scholarship?
Rural Scholarships are available to support individuals in NSW who demonstrate a passion for rural communities and commitment for any career that will ensure the future success of rural and regional NSW.

Applicants for a Rural Scholarship must:

• Be enrolled in or applying for study in any accredited tertiary course at an approved Australian education provider
• Demonstrate a desire to contribute to the future of rural NSW
• Demonstrate how a scholarship would assist them in achieving their education or training goal
• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident

What type of courses qualify for the RAS Foundation Rural Scholarship?
There is no limit on the types of courses that qualify or the age of the applicant. You could be studying anything from physiotherapy, engineering, teaching, agricultural science, horticulture, medicine and commerce - and almost everything in between.

You could be studying at University, TAFE or VET courses, on campus or by distance learning. However applicants all have one thing in common - a desire to play an active part in the future of rural NSW.

What scholarships are available?
Scholarships of up to $6,000 for full-time study or $3,000 for part-time study are available. 

For more information including the key application dates, please visit RAS Foundation.

We know that real health for you and your family is only ever as good as the people who are providing it.  And we know that finances are a key factor for families as well as insurance products and services.  So with that in mind, we are helping to encourage the best people in to the healthcare, business and finance industries by providing the Real Futures Grant.

The value of this grant is AUD $5,000 (total amount).  This amount is paid as a one off payment to the winner.

To be eligible, you must be enrolled full-time in an accredited Australian Tertiary Education Institution and be studying for a certificate, diploma, degree or traineeship in any of the following areas:

• Business - including any business related courses from any institution.
• Finance - including actuarial, statistics, accounting and general finance courses.
• Medicine - including medical and health sciences, surgery and medical research.
• Healthcare - including health and fitness-related specialties, sport sciences, health services assistance and international health.
• Specialist healthcare - including nursing, optometry, dentistry and pharmacy.

Only citizens or permanent residents of Australia can apply.

You must have reached 18 years of age to enter.

This grant is offered annually to one person. 

For more information including the key application dates, please visit Real Futures Grant.

Rhodes Scholarships provide opportunities for outstanding all-round students to study at the University of Oxford.

Scholars are selected on the basis of their exceptional intellect, character, leadership and commitment to service. A Rhodes Scholarship supports you in full-time study at the University of Oxford. You can choose from a wide variety of courses.

Each year, there are nine Scholarships available for Australia.

The first Australian Rhodes Scholars took up residence in Oxford in 1904, and since that time many hundreds of Australians have been awarded the Scholarship.

Of the nine scholarships available each year in Australia, each state offers one Scholarship that is awarded by a selection committee of seven members (including three Rhodes Scholars) based in the state. In addition, there are three Australia-at-Large Scholarships awarded by a selection committee based in Canberra. This selection committee will consider applicants from the ACT and other territories of the Commonwealth, as well as those candidates nominated by state selection committees. Please note that applicants cannot apply directly to Australia-at-Large.

For more information including the key application dates, please visit Rhodes Scholarships.

Higher education and training opens the door to opportunities, and can improve your employability, sense of purpose and financial security.

The RSL Queensland Scholarship program aims to empower ex-serving personnel, partners and their children by supporting them through tertiary study or vocational training.

Scholarship applications open on 18 August each year and provide funding from January the following year.

Ex-Serving Scholarships and Partner Scholarships applications remain open until all available scholarships for the relevant year are awarded, or until 30 April.

Veteran Dependant Scholarships applications open from 18 August until 31 October.

Visit the RSL Queensland Scholarships website for full scholarship eligibility details, application processes and scholarship terms and conditions.

SafeFish provides technical advice to support Australia's seafood trade and market access negotiations and helps to resolve barriers to trade. It does this by bringing together experts in food safety and hygiene to work with the industry and regulators through an unincorporated partnership, to agree and prioritise technical issues impacting on free and fair market access for Australian seafood.

An important part of the SafeFish remit is to build capability in food safety and market access for the Australian seafood industry. The purpose of this grant is to encourage research projects around priority issues on the SafeFish agenda, whilst simultaneously building our researchers of the future. Blue sky and applied projects will be considered.

For further information and to submit an application please visit the SafeFish Grant Opportunity webpage. 

The Stronger Smarter Institute’s Teachers of STEM Initiative (ToSI) is a unique scholarship opportunity designed to provide holistic supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women working towards STEM teaching qualifications. 

You should apply if you are studying to become a STEM Teacher or currently teaching and want to expand into STEM subjects.

The support you will receive:

• We offer financial scholarship support for First Nations women pursuing a STEM Bachelor's Teaching Degree. Additionally, we provide options for financial assistance for those pursuing a Master of STEM Teaching or Graduate STEM Certificates.
• Empowerment through the guidance of First Nations women mentors.
• Incorporating Indigenous Knowledges into the STEM Curriculum.
• Academic and Peer Support Services.
• Individualised Case Management Support. 

For further information about the scholarship and how to apply, please visit the ToSI website.

Get paid to study teaching

If you're committed to studying an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program, we're here to help.

We offer financial support, access to unique teaching experiences and permanent employment as a teacher through the following scholarships and grants.

The scholarships and grants include:

• The Aspiring Teacher Grant supports high-achieving Year 12 graduates from Queensland schools who commencing their studies to become a teacher.
• The Beyond the Range Professional Experience Grant supports students to experience living and teaching in a priority community across Central Queensland, Darling Downs-South West, Far North and North Queensland regions.
• The Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarship supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to gain an initial pre-service teacher education qualification.
• The Turn to Teaching Internship Program is for those who are looking for a career change and have decided to become a teacher. It provides students with a paid internship and support while they study.
• The TJ Ryan Memorial Medal and Scholarship support exemplary Queensland secondary students to pursue tertiary studies.
• The Lambert McBride Perpetual Bursary provides indigenous university students with a one-off grant to assist with tertiary expenses for study in any discipline. 

For more information including the key application dates, please visit Teach Queensland Scholarships and Grants.

The Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) is available for Year 12 school-leavers who:

• meet Australian citizenship or residency requirements
• are from an inner regional, outer-regional, remote or very remote area (defined using the Australian Statistical Geography Standard-Remoteness Area classification)
• are undertaking a Certificate IV or above, at least 75 per cent of fulltime study load with a minimum duration of a year, within 12 months following completion of Year 12 (or equivalent).
• are studying face to face, or in dual delivery method, for at least part of the course
• are 22 years of age or under at the time they commence their course
• relocate to study at an education provider or Regional University Study Hub at least 90 minutes by public transport from their family home
• parent(s) or guardian(s) have a combined income of $250 000 or below (or be exempt from meeting this requirement).

*The TAP is not available to students who leave school before the end of Year 12 to pursue an apprenticeship.

Applications open 1 January and close 31 December each year.

Visit Services Australia for full details on eligibility, selection criteria, payment amount and how to claim.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is offering scholarships to student who identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, are enrolled in engineering and engineering related disciplines, and are attending a recognised tertiary institution.

TMR recognises financial support as a way to widen participation and enable success for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through educational and employment entry pathways.

Scholarship value

The scholarship is valued at $3000 per semester (maximum $6000 per year), pro rata for part-time students, until completion of the qualification.

The scholarship will be for the continuing duration of the applicants chosen engineering or engineering related qualification.  

For more information including the key application dates, please visit TMR Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship.

We are looking for graduates with a broad range of backgrounds and life experience.    

We are keen to attract people who embrace diversity of thought, culture and life experience. TMR is looking for applications from students who are keen grow, learn and make a difference to their local communities. We're looking for innovative and future-focused graduates who value teamwork, are community minded and put customer safety first. 

For more information about the TMR Graduate Program and how to apply, please visit TMR Graduate Program.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is offering two $2,000 Women in Engineering bursaries (one for South-East Queensland and one for Regional Queensland) delivered through the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ).

What is the purpose of this program?

The WiE Bursary Program is designed to encourage and support women studying a Bachelor of Engineering who may need financial assistance to continue and graduate from their studies. This is part of TMR's ongoing commitment to ensuring a strong pipeline of qualified female engineers entering the workforce.

Who can apply?

Eligibility criteria:

1. Academic enrolment: Applicants must be women, currently enrolled in their second, third or fourth year of a Washington Accord accredited Bachelor of Engineering degree (Civil, Structural, Electrical, Environmental, Geotechnical, Mechatronics, Information, Telecommunication, Electronics Engineering (ITEE) or Mechanical).
2. Proof of Residency: Applicants must be residents of Queensland and Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
3. Demonstrated need: Candidates should be able to detail how the bursary will assist them in achieving their educational objectives, demonstrate their love of maths and physics, as well as being able to give examples of how they have shown their leadership skills.

Further information about the National Council of Women Queensland bursaries and how to apply can be found here.

Applications Open in April and Close in June.

The Toowoomba Scholarship Program (TSP) was established to give a ‘hand up’ to disadvantaged Toowoomba community members to achieve their education and employment dreams.

Established in 2019, TSP commenced as a pilot program and funding has been extended until the end of 2023.

What can the money be used for?

• Course fees if not eligible to receive a government subsidy or loan
• Co-contribution fees (for VET courses) where the student is eligible for a subsidy
• Approved education expense such as laptop, internet data, transport, childcare, books and stationery, desk and chair, PPE (personal protective equipment), uniforms.

Career Guidance

The Education Program Coordinator will provide each recipient with the tools and support pre, during and post the Scholarship to ensure they are equipped with contacts and resources for work, placement and job readiness.

Dedicated Learning Partner

The scholarship recipient will receive one to one personalised mentoring support (up to 1-2 hours per fortnight) with a trained Learning Partner. Attending these sessions is a requirement of the award.

Shared Community

The Education Program Coordinator will coordinate peer support and shared learning opportunities (on-line and face to face) for Scholarship recipients to exchange and participate in. 

Am I eligible to apply?

To be eligible applicants must:

• Be a resident of the Toowoomba Regional Council area or relocating to the region for study
• Be planning to start study in an approved course within four months of the award date or already be studying in an approved training or university course
• Commit to attend mentoring and peer support sessions for the duration of the scholarship (up to 12 months)
• Be willing to have their award information published on St Vincent de Paul Society social media, newsletters and reports or other media (with identifying details withheld if required).

There are no age restrictions to participate, but the person must be entering post-secondary education or training.

 

How do I apply?

Applicants need to:

• Complete the Student Eligibility Criteria form by contacting the Program Coordinator on mary.wells@svdpqld.org.au
• Meet with the Education Program Coordinator to discuss course options and suitability

•  Complete an application form

• Provide a personal statement (up to one page) explaining why they want to participate in their chosen education or training program and what they would like to achieve from it
• Demonstrate financial hardship and/or experience of barriers to education, training and/or employment
• Indicate what financial support (up to scholarship limit) is required
• Provide a reference letter in support of the application.

The award is for a maximum of 12 months from the award date or until the program/course is completed.

Not all applications will be successful.

 

Interested?

Contact Mary Wells, Toowoomba Education Program Coordinator, on 07 4699 5222 or 0436 845 379, or email mary.wells@svdpqld.org.au

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is seeking a highly motivated individual studying a bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil or Environmental) to join TRC for a scholarship opportunity in our industry leading Generator Program.

• The Scholarship Engineer position completes minor projects as required. This position will rotate through TRC Branches to assist with project exposure, enhancing training and development needs.
• You will be rewarded with a supportive work environment and be a part of an industry leading development program, with a genuine opportunity to gain a diverse range of industry knowledge and experience whilst studying.
• The Scholarship is a total of $20 000 and will be paid to the student recipient biannually in instalments of $2500.
• During the Scholarship period, the student will be required to participate in paid employment as an intern over a total of 50 days during each calendar year. The student will have the option to work casually during the university semester and / or full-time during the holiday periods.

For further information and to apply, please visit the TRC Scholarship Engineer 2024 website.

The Vida Lahey Memorial Travelling Scholarship is administered and coordinated by the Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Foundation. The scholarship gives young or emerging Australian artists or young Australian art history students or graduates an extraordinary opportunity to develop their practice or research through an itinerary of international or national travel that will contribute to an understanding of Australian art.

The $40,000 Scholarship is offered every two years. Applications are now open.

For more information, please visit QAGOMA Vida Lahey Memorial Travelling Scholarship.

Each year, Vision Australia awards Further Education Bursaries to a select number of students who are blind or have low vision.

The bursaries provide adaptive technology to help students fully participate and succeed in their chosen studies.

Assistive technology can eliminate barriers to education and enhance access to information. It enables students to read course material, conduct research and improve their student life.

Since the inception of the bursary scheme in 1996, more than 440 students have been supported in their further education journey.

For more information including the key applications dates, please visit Vision Australia Further Education Bursary.

The Toowoomba Regional Council is proud to offer the annual William Groom Scholarship to 18 - 24 year olds, who are commencing their second or third year of a full time UniSQ degree course or TAFE Queensland South West diploma next year. The scholarship provides $5000 to the successful applicant, payable in half-yearly instalments. 

The scholarship was established in 2004 to mark the centenary of Toowoomba’s declaration as a city. It honours the many achievements of the municipality’s first mayor William Henry Groom, who served several terms from 1861 before winning seats in the Queensland and Commonwealth Parliaments. 

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Sound academic achievement in all subjects attempted in the first and/or second year of their course.
• A record of community involvement in local organisations that may include sport, arts, cultural and charitable groups.
• Graduation from a local high school, having attended for two years and reside in the Toowoomba Regional Council area.
• Intention to continue in a full-time course of study next year.         

The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on the 1st Monday in December. The scholarship will be presented at Council’s Australia Day ceremony on the 26th January. 

For more information, please visit William Groom Scholarship.

The John & Beryl Neilsen Winchester Foundation was established as a Public Foundation in 2011 by Mrs Beryl Neilsen.

The main motivation behind its creation is to provide assistance to children and youth living in rural and regional areas with their education. The desire of Mrs Neilsen is to see rural and regional families given the same opportunities as those living in cities re. various levels of education.

Assistance is provided by way of a scholarship to assist with the study costs of the successful recipient. These scholarships are not limited to those studying a tertiary degree, but are also available to assist those studying trades, secondary and primary education.

Being a Registered Public Foundation, tax deductible donations can be received by the foundation who in turn will allocate these funds to those in most need of assistance to continue with their careers.

It is the hope of Mrs Neilsen that recipients of the Foundation’s scholarships are not only successful in their own academic endeavours, but will continue to have a lifelong association with the Foundation. This will also realise a lasting memento to her late husband and herself, and also to their property known as “Winchester”.

For further information about the Foundation and application details including the key application dates, please visit the Winchester Foundation.

Learn globally, inspire locally

Churchill Fellowships offer a diverse range of people from all walks of life an opportunity to travel overseas for four to eight weeks to explore a topic or issue that they are passionate about. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community and in any field or topic of interest.

No prescribed qualifications are required in order to apply for a Churchill Fellowship, and the topic of your proposed project is limitless, provided a willingness to share your findings with the Australian community is evident.

Applicants are empowered to design their own projects to explore international best practice and innovation that can be applied in Australia.

For more information including the application guide, key application dates and how to apply, please visit Winston Churchill Trust – Become a Fellow.

The Wirrpanda Foundation is offering an Indigenous Scholarship Program to support the following Traditional Owner Groups: Iman, Mandandanji, Bigambul, Barunggam, Cobble Cobble, Jarowair, Western Wakka Wakka, Yiman, Byelle, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda, Wulli Wulli, Wakka Wakka and Gangulu.

For information about the scholarship program and application details, please contact:
Leann Carsburg
Indigenous Scholarships Program Manager
Email: LeannC@wf.org.au

Our Young, Black & Proud Scholarship (YBPS) program celebrates the talents and strengths of our young mob who wanna get further in sport, the arts or achieving academically (school, uni or TAFE).

Thanks to our sponsors Queensland Family & Child Commission we had $2000 and 10 X $1000 scholarships to give away.

Eligibility criteria

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons
• 25 or younger
• Live in Queensland
• Looking for some support with your school, uni, arts or sporting dreams
• Passionate about your mob

For further information about the program and application details, please visit Young, Black & Proud Scholarship.

If you care for a family member or friend with an illness, disability or mental health issues, you could be eligible for one of the 1,000 bursaries available to young people juggling study and care. The Young Carer Bursary Program supports young carers to continue with their education. The program offers 1,000 bursaries of $3,000 each year. 

To be eligible you must be a young carer who is:

• aged 12 - 25 years old for the entire time you're receiving the bursary
• studying at high school level or beyond, up to and including your first undergraduate degree*
• an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• not receiving another scholarship 

*Undergraduate degrees include: advanced diplomas, bachelor degrees, bachelor degree with honours and associate degrees.

For more information including the key application dates, please visit Young Carers Network.

The National Scholarship Program celebrates the talents and strengths of young people across Australia who show extraordinary promise and would benefit from additional support to reach their full potential.

Every year, over 20 young people from across Australia are awarded a Youth Off The Streets scholarship.

What does a scholarship include?

• Financial support - recipients receive $6000 towards educational or training goals over two years, including course fees and support costs such as equipment, uniforms, textbooks and stationery.
• Staff support - our staff assist scholarship recipients with budgeting expenses, housing, employment, healthcare, counselling and other service referrals.
• Mentoring - each recipient is matched with a trained mentor who provided guidance and support during the school period.
• National scholarship awards ceremony - this event is held in November and formally recognises each recipient's achievements. 

 Who can apply?

• Students aged 16 to 21 inclusive (as at 20 September) with a clear need for financial assistance
• Students studying in Australia for the duration of the two-year scholarship period
• Citizens or permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand (evidence will be required).

Other criteria

All successful applicants must convey their genuine talent, ability and determination in any education or training course, including (but not limited to):

• Academic skills
• Visual or performing arts
• Sport
• Trade skills
• Music

For further information about the program and application details, please visit Youth Off The Streets National Scholarship Program.

The Zonta Foundation for Women awarded the first Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships in 1998 to women pursuing degrees in business leading to a business management career. Jane M. Klausman was a member of the Zonta Club of Syracuse, New York, USA, and the 1990-1995 Zonta International Parliamentarian. During her career, Ms. Klausman was a professional secretary, parliamentarian and entrepreneur.   

The program operates at the Zonta club, district/region and international levels. Zonta International offers 37 international scholarships of US5,000. Each district/region may submit one applicant for consideration for an international scholarship. The five largest districts may submit a second applicant for a total of two applicants. 

Since the program's inception, Zonta has awarded 750 scholarships, totaling more than US$2 million, to 596 women representing 74 countries

Eligibility

Women of any age, pursuing a business program with major field of specialization in accounting, economics, finance, business management, business technology, information technology, marketing, operations management, human resources management, international business, or entrepreneurship at an accredited university/college/institute, who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field and are living or studying in a Zonta district/region, are eligible.

Online students are also eligible to apply if enrolled at an accredited university/college/institute.

Students must be enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the final year of a master's program at the time the application is submitted to the local Zonta club. Applicants must be in school at the time the scholarship funds are disbursed and must not graduate before April 2025.

Previous district and international Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship recipients may not apply to renew the Scholarship for a second year.

Club members and individuals with direct membership with Zonta International and employees of Zonta International and Zonta Foundation for Women, and their family members (ancestors, descendants, adoptees, siblings, nieces or cousins, and those of their spouse or co-habiting partner), are not eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Golden Z club members are eligible to apply.

Applications must be received by the applicant’s local Zonta club’s deadline. To locate a club near you and download an application, please visit Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship.

The world economy continues to leverage and build upon the digital revolution, and industry is becoming critically dependent on information technology. Further, these developments are increasingly disrupting society and familiar social processes. Women, however, are still largely underrepresented in decisions as they relate to information technology and how they impact our world now and into the future. To create a world in which men and women have equal opportunities, women need to have an active role in the field of information technology and access to leadership roles such as chief information officers (CIOs) and chief technology officers (CTOs). Zonta International is pleased to support the Zonta International Women in Technology Scholarship to encourage women to pursue education, career opportunities and leadership roles in information technology.

Eligibility

Women of any age and nationality, pursuing an information technology (IT) degree at an accredited university/college/institute, who demonstrate an outstanding academic record during their academic studies, including information technology subjects. Demonstrated initiative, ambition and commitment to pursuing a career in information technology. Online students are also eligible to apply if enrolled at an accredited university/college/institute. 

Students must be enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the final year of a post graduate program at the time the application is submitted. Applicants must be in school at the time the scholarship funds are disbursed and must not graduate before April 2022. Zonta International Women in Information Technology Scholarship recipients may not apply to renew the Scholarship for a second year. 

Golden Z club members may apply. 

Classified members and employees of Zonta International and Zonta Foundation for Women, and their family members (ancestors, descendants, adoptees, siblings, nieces or cousins, and those of their spouse or cohabiting partner), are not eligible to apply. 

Application Process

Applicants apply directly to Zonta International. The Zonta International Women in Technology Scholarship Committee reviews the applications and recommends up to 20 recipients to the Zonta International Board.

For more information including the key application dates, please visit Zonta International Women in Technology Scholarship.

Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award (formerly the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) recognises young women, aged 16 to 19, for their commitment to volunteerism, leadership achievements and dedication to empowering women worldwide. 

Since 1990, Zonta has given 1,128 awards, totaling US$1.673,750 to 956 young women from 61 countries. 

Eligibility:

Women, aged 16-19 on 1 April, living in a Zonta district or who are citizens of a Zonta country, who demonstrate evidence of the following, are eligible to apply:

• Active commitment to volunteerism.
• Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid).
• Volunteer leadership achievements.
• Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs.
• Support in Zonta International's mission of building a better world for women and girls. 

To apply:

Submit the application form by the local Zonta club's deadline.

For more information including key application dates, please visit Zonta International Young Women in Leadership Award.