2022 scholarships are NOW OPEN and applications will close 18 February 2022.

Successful recipients will be notified by 31 March 2022.

What else do I need to know?

Let’s get started by taking a look at the things you need to know now.

• This scholarship is for students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

• It is for first-year students in 2022 studying at an Australian university or TAFE

• You need to study full-time in 2022 in an approved Australian course

• You need to reside in Australia while undertaking your studies

• You can be a recent school leaver or a mature age student looking to study in 2022

Fast facts

• Accommodation? Yes, it’s covered. This scholarship supports accommodation costs, reducing the financial burden of paying rent.

• Study resources? Books and computers are a must for you to get through your studies, so it makes sense for these must-have items to be covered.

• Course fee? Yes, this scholarship can be used to cover course fees.

• How much? The scholarship award value is $5,000 per year for a maximum of 2 years/or for the duration of the successful recipient’s course (up to a maximum of 2 years, whichever is the lesser).

• Deferring? Scholarship funds cannot be put on lay-by so if you’re planning a gap year you’ll have to wait to apply.

• Mature age? Yes, this scholarship is also open to mature age students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander looking to study at university or TAFE in 2022.

• Started another course? This scholarship is for first time tertiary students only

• Work part-time? The study and work life balance can be quite a juggle and we know that part-time work is essential to get by, provided you’re studying full-time this scholarship is for you.