· Cluei Research Team · scholarship-guides · 1 min read
First Nations Scholarships 2025: Indigenous Excellence Programs
Supporting First Nations students across Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
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These programs represent opportunities specifically designed to support your educational journey. Dedicated centres at every Australian university exist to support Indigenous students through this process.
Understanding Eligibility
While each scholarship has its own specific criteria, there are common requirements for Indigenous-specific awards.
Featured Indigenous Scholarships
The scholarships below are curated from our comprehensive database, verified for accuracy.
Application Success Tips
Applying for scholarships is a process that requires preparation. Here is specific advice for Indigenous applicants.
Additional Support Resources
- All Student Types - Browse scholarships by student category
- All Locations - Geographic and regional opportunities
- Common Application Mistakes - Avoid these pitfalls
Featured Scholarships
Judge Ralph J Perdriau First Nations Scholarship for the Juris Doctor
University of Sydney
CSIRO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM Scholarship
University of Tasmania
Leah Brown First Nations Scholarship in Law
University of Tasmania
Judge Ralph J Perdriau First Nations Scholarship for the Bachelor of Laws
University of Sydney
ARC Industrial Transformation and Training Centre for Healing Country PhD Scholarship
Curtin University
Smoking and Vaping Cessation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Flinders University
First Nations Cancer Scholarship Program
Curtin University
Birrang Enterprise Development Company Ltd Aboriginal Scholarship
Charles Sturt University
Taplin Indigenous Bursary for International Education
University of Adelaide
Caring for Country First Nations Scholarship
Charles Sturt University
PhD scholarship on violence against women and displacement in the Pacific
Australian National University
Thelma Myers Memorial Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing & Midwifery Scholarship
James Cook University
Three Rivers DRH First Nations Scholarship
Charles Sturt University
Minoru Hokari Memorial Grant
Australian National University
The Hospital Research Foundation Group - SA Health - The University of Adelaide Indigenous Scholarship
University of Adelaide
Showing 15 featured scholarships with verified data and active applications.
