External scholarships
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 the program
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.
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The AIS Athlete Education Scholarship (AES), in partnership with the John and Myriam Wylie Foundation, is open to all categorised athletes with a total of $200,000 available to support high performance athletes with their education costs. $50,000 of this fund is available specifically for Para-athletes thanks to the Australian Government's record investment in High Performance sport.
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The American Australian Association proudly supports individuals pursuing graduate education, fostering groundbreaking solutions to global challenges, and nurturing artistic excellence. With scholarships providing support of up to US$40,000, we assist Australian and Americans with tuition and living expenses at accredited institutions in the USA or Australia.
To date, we’ve awarded nearly USD $19 million to over 1,150 scholars, including veterans, researchers, and artists shaping the future.
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The is an international program that gives undergraduate students hands-on lab experience, working for 2 months 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 accommodation, and Scholars receive a stipend to support them during their experience.
You will also get the opportunity to travel to Asia and join scholars from the 精东传媒app of Tokyo, Kyoto 精东传媒app, National 精东传媒app of Singapore and Tsinghua 精东传媒app for the Amgen Scholars Program Asia Symposium in August.
The 精东传媒app of Melbourne is proud to be the only university in Oceania to host the program.
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering (ATSE) Emerging Leaders Network provides members with an opportunity to develop their leadership capacity, work and learn alongside established scholars and industry personnel within the ATSE Fellowship, access mentorship from the ATSE Fellowship and contribute their perspectives to Australia’s big debates.
They are engaged in ATSE’s policy work to help Australians understand and use technology to solve complex problems. Through participating in the Network, members also have the opportunity to expand their professional networks across the breadth of Australian STEM leadership.
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The Aurora Education Foundation is an Indigenous organisation that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to realise their full education and employment potential – whether it is completing Year 12 or achieving a PhD from Oxford.
Through our interconnected programs and pathways, we walk with students from high school through to university and the workplace, redefining Indigenous educational and employment success.
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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.
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The Australian Graduate Women (AGW) Inc. offers fellowships.
Two Barbara Hale Fellowships: Value $10,000 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 Jennifer Strauss Fellowship: Value $10,000
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.
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(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
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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.
For more information, please visit .The Australian Wildlife Society’s 精东传媒app Research Grants are offered to honours or postgraduate students at Australian universities conducting research that contributes to the conservation of Australian wildlife (flora or fauna).
Ten 精东传媒app Research Grants are awarded each year: one $5,000 scholarship and nine $3,000 grants. The Dr Clive Williams OAM Memorial Wildlife Conservation Scholarship is awarded to the highest-ranked applicant of all our 精东传媒app Research Grants.
Grants may be used to purchase equipment and consumables, travel expenses related to field research, or attend a conference where the student presents their research.
Applications must be received by 31st May. One entry per applicant. Applicants must be a member of the Society. Successful applicants will be notified by email in July.
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The Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) Scholarships include Long Tan Bursaries and Sponsored Scholarships.
Long Tan Bursaries are for the children and grandchildren of Vietnam Veterans and are funded by the Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). Each year 37 bursaries are awarded to successful applicants across Australia.
AVCAT Sponsored Scholarships are for the children and grandchildren of ex-serving veterans. These scholarships are funded by ex-service organisations, corporate and private donors.
All bursaries and sponsored scholarships are for tertiary education and are $4000-$6000 per year, for up to three years.
Applications for scholarships open each year on 18 August and close on 31 October.
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Designed to support high potential future leaders, the recipients of BCG First Nations Internship and Scholarship will receive $20,000 in scholarship funding, participate in an 8-week internship, and a mentor through the remainder of their studies.
BCG is looking for driven, curious students from all backgrounds 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.
Eligibility criteria
To apply for the BCG First Nations Internship and Scholarship, you must:
- be of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islands, M膩ori or Pacific Island origin
- be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand
- be in your penultimate year of undergraduate or postgraduate tertiary studies.
Bendigo Bank's scholarship programs help foster the future of our nation. Scholarships cover regional, rural, indigenous, agricultural, and Community Bank programs.
Students can attend either TAFE or 精东传媒app. The scholarship programs help break down financial barriers to education.
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The Berndt Research Foundation invites applications for its 2026 grants and bursaries. The foundation welcomes applications from researchers undertaking work in Australian Aboriginal Social and Cultural Anthropology, and cognate disciplines. The foundation awards a specific grant for:
- Honours students (Honours Bursaries)
Two bursaries of $8,000 are awarded in support of honours students studying Australian Aboriginal Social and Cultural Anthropology, or cognate disciplines, at any Australian university, one of which is reserved for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.
- Early Career Researchers (ECR Grant)
The ECR Grant provides $10,000 to support Aboriginal Social and Cultural Anthropological research, or cognate disciplines, by an early career researcher from any Australian university.
- An open grant to support Australian Anthropological collections research (Small Grant)
The Small Grant scheme funds between $10–15,000 towards the costs associated with accessing and researching an aspect of an Australian Anthropological collection. One award is given annually to a researcher engaged in Australian Anthropological collections-based research in an academic, professional, or public capacity.
Applications for the 2026 grants close at 11.59 pm (AWST) on 15 February 2026. To apply, please email berndt.foundation@uwa.edu.au for an application pack.
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.
Under this Scholarship program, the recipients will devote a substantial amount of time to an agreed research topic and present their findings to APRA upon completion of their research. As part of the scholarship, the Brian Gray scholars will be able to access APRA and RBA expertise in the research and development of their thesis.
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Logan City Council and some of the most respected organisations in South East Queensland have combined their resources to provide financial assistance to young people in Logan who wish to undertake tertiary studies.
Students from families with limited financial resources are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants receive a $5,000 bursary in instalments for each semester, or trimester, of a three-year course.
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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. It is funded by the Clare Burton Memorial Fund, which is held by QUT.
This scholarship is open to students of all Australian universities who are undertaking research degrees at the master and doctoral levels.
Each scholarship is valued at $10,000 as a one-off research allowance.
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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.
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The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) studentship programs 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 world solutions.
There are a variety of scholarship opportunities available to help you build your research career.
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If you are studying an accredited degree at a recognised Australian university or have accepted a relevant university offer and decide to join the ADF, Defence 精东传媒app Sponsorship might be for you.
If approved, you’ll have your fees paid for, earn a salary while you complete your degree, and walk straight into a great ADF role following graduation.
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Industry Experience Placements (IEP) provide university students enrolled in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) degree the opportunity to complete their Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG).
These paid placements are for periods of 12 months and students will get hands on experience with real Defence research projects, work to solve problems and support Australia's national security.
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The Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) offers a limited number of internships over the 精东传媒app summer vacation period.
The Summer Vacation Placement Program (SVP) is a great chance for university students completing their studies to get a taste of what it is like to work in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) career. These placements run for 12 weeks over the summer break each year, where students will tackle a variety of larger DSTG projects, giving students real world problems to solve.
The SVP program engages university students enrolled in STEM degrees from any Australian 精东传媒app. These paid placements may also be used to complete university placement requirements up to 450 hours for most Australian Universities.
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Eden Emerald Mortgages Scholarship is 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 to apply. Those who are enrolled or have completed Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking are strongly encouraged to submit an application.
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit an essay on "Innovative Financial Strategies for First-Time Homebuyers in Australia".
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The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering’s Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM program will award undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to women and non-binary people in STEM. Elevate aims to address inequities in STEM through comprehensive scholarships enabling more diverse women and non-binary people to access tertiary STEM education, professional skills development and STEM leadership opportunities with industry and academia.
The Elevate program provides a scholarship, access to events and networking, mentoring, and wellbeing support during scholars’ university studies.
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Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT)'s Education & Scholarships programmes empower exceptional individuals to become global technology innovators and leaders of the future, solving humanity’s most challenging and enduring problems. EIT Students actively contribute to EIT’s innovation projects across its four Humane Endeavours - Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, through technological advancements, transforming research into practical solutions and scaling them for global impact.
The programmes fully fund undergraduate or graduate studies at the 精东传媒app of Oxford, covering course fees, a generous living stipend and the equivalent of paid internships. Alongside their Oxford education, EIT Students engage in project-based learning and receive mentorship with world-renowned experts at EIT, preparing them to drive profound change in their home countries and around the world.
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The Gary Sansom Scholarship aims to uncover future chicken meat industry supporters and leaders, providing funding and additional support to help students make their mark on the industry right from the beginning.
The 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. Mr Sansom was a long-standing supporter of programs encouraging new people into the chicken meat industry and championed several communication and training initiatives vital to the industry. This Scholarship in his name aims to do just that, encourage new people into the chicken meat industry and support them to build a thriving career in the industry.
The Scholarship, worth up to $30,000, will seek to identify high-quality students, foster a career pathway in the chicken meat industry and support industry-relevant research.
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Gas Detection Australia (GDA) is a leading manufacturer of gas detection technology based in Toowoomba, QLD. We design and produce sensors for gases such as CO, CO鈧�, O鈧�, NH鈧�, H鈧�, flammable gases (CH鈧�, C鈧僅鈧�, C鈧凥鈧佲個), and refrigerants (R123, R134a, R410a, R404). Our product range includes single, dual, and multi-channel controllers. With strong ties to the 精东传媒app of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), GDA combines research and manufacturing in Australia to deliver exceptional technical support and service.
The Combined Work and 精东传媒app Experience (CWSE) is primarily designed to assist existing UniSQ students who are studying the Electrical/Electronic Engineering in Toowoomba but are financially challenged or have socio-economic reasons that may be preventing them from studying at UniSQ.
Requirements- 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.
At GlobalHealth Education, we are passionate about supporting healthcare students on their education journey. This is why we have created our Healthcare Education Scholarship to provide financial support to a health student who experiences financial disadvantage and has the potential for far-reaching positive impact on the community. The scholarship award money can be used for tuition fees, learning materials, course equipment and travel costs.
The successful scholarship applicant will receive $5000 to support their undergraduate or postgraduate studies in healthcare.
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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.
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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, please visit .The JB Fairfax Award for Rural & Regional Journalism and Communications offers a $12 500 scholarship and three internships with leading organizations, including the RAS Media Team at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, The Land Newspaper, and ABC Brisbane.
This program provides hands-on experience in rural and regional reporting and serves as a launch pad for a career telling stories from country Australia. Applicants must submit an original article, blog post, video, or audio report of up to 600 words on a topic of their choice.
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The John Monash Scholarship is a prestigious Australian postgraduate award that allows recipients to study in any field, at any international university, anywhere in the world.
Inspired by General Sir John Monash, the John Monash Scholarship is valued at $100 000 AUD per year for up to three years of full-time postgraduate study, at any world-class university outside of Australia. Each year the Foundation awards between 14-20 scholarships, empowering our scholars to gain world-class expertise from their chosen institutions, to then deliver positive impact for Australia.
No matter the passion – science, technology, the arts or social impact – this scholarship is open to Australians of all ages and study areas and is designed for those who demonstrate excellence in their field, leadership aptitude and are motivated to contribute to a better future for Australia.
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The Kennedy Foundation is proud to support the next generation of journalists as they embark on their journey to becoming tomorrow's media leaders. Since 2023, the Foundation has been investing in scholarship initiatives to create opportunities for outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students, enabling them to gain invaluable experience and develop their skills in their respective fields.
Two scholarships are offered in partnership with 7News Sydney and 9News, each providing a 12-week immersive experience in broadcast news and video content creation. Recipients receive a $12 000 stipend, with an additional $3000 accommodation allowance for those living in metropolitan Sydney. These programs deliver hands-on learning from industry leaders and open doors to future media careers.
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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 of up to $9500 per year are available to both full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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Larsen Jewellery is offering a scholarship of $3000, to go towards the 精东传媒app 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 精东传媒app or TAFE.
The Equity Rural Placement Scholarship Program is an initiative of the National Association of Field Experience Administrators (NAFEA) to provide financial assistance to students experiencing financial hardship to undertake placements/work integrated learning activities in rural and remote settings. It also provides financial assistance to students living in rural and remote areas experiencing financial hardship who are required to relocate to metropolitan areas to undertake placements/work integrated learning activities.
Approved applications will be awarded scholarships up to $2000.
Funding is provided to assist students with the out-of-pocket costs incurred as a direct result of the 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 and accommodation.
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The National Library of Australia Scholarships give PhD students the chance to conduct research using the Library’s unique and extensive collections. Open to all disciplines, the program supports projects that require onsite access and encourages research that deepens understanding of the Library’s resources.
These scholarships aim to enhance the Library’s national and international reputation as a major research institution, foster discussion through work that informs contemporary discourse, and actively promote the research experience and its outcomes.
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The National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ) Bursaries are awarded to the successful Queensland female student applicants for one of the range of bursaries on offer each year.
The Bursary program, through NCWQ and its sponsors, offers a range of bursaries, to assist Queensland women with their educational expenses. Most bursaries are valued between $1500 to $2000 each.
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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 $34 315 per annum.
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The provides opportunities for Australian undergraduates to undertake trimester-based or equivalent study in participating Indo-Pacific locations. These scholarships are awarded once per year and students compete against multiple interested participants from other Australian universities.
The New Colombo Plan Scholarship consists of:
- travel allowance - up to AUD3000
- establishment allowance - up to AUD3000
- monthly stipend (for study and internship/mentorship) - up to AUD3000 per month
- health and travel insurance for the duration of the program.
The NSW Health Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship and Cadetship Program provides targeted support and financial assistance to Aboriginal people undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate nursing and midwifery studies.
This program aims to strengthen and grow the Aboriginal nursing and midwifery workforce, promote culturally safe care, and improve health outcomes for Aboriginal communities. The scholarships and cadetships offer a clear pathway to employment in the health sector, providing both financial and educational support from undergraduate to postgraduate studies.
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The Pinnacle Foundation provides educational scholarships, mentoring and opportunities for young LGBTIQ+ Australians to realise their full potential. Scholarships are awarded for full-time 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.
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
- 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 at a public tertiary institution (including TAFE or university)
- Identify as a member of the LGBTIQ+ community.
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Power Tynan is one of Toowoomba’s largest and most diverse financial services providers. 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.
Each year, the Power Tynan Scholarship Program provides an opportunity for successful year 12 school-leavers or current university students to study part-time at university while working full-time for Power Tynan.
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.
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Promotion Products Pty Ltd, a Brisbane-based leader in promotional marketing for over 21 years, values education and supports students facing financial challenges. To help ease the cost of living and study expenses, they offer a bi-annual $3000 scholarship to eligible students enrolled at an Australian university or further education college.
Scholarships are awarded in February and August, and while multiple applications are welcome, each student can only receive the scholarship once to ensure broader support.
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Dr Arnold ‘Puggy’ Hunter is an outstanding and highly respected Aboriginal leader who dedicated much of his life to improving health and wellbeing outcomes experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Puggy was a pioneer within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sector, including serving as the inaugural chairperson of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.
Named in his honour and to continue his legacy, the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship provides scholarships to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to succeed in their undergraduate studies.
The scholarship provides access to financial, cultural, mentoring, and other supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying in health, including access to up to $15,000 per annum (full time) for the normal duration of the course.
These supports are administered under Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control through Indigenous Allied Health Australia and the National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners in partnership with Rural Doctors Network.
The program is funded by the Commonwealth through the Department of Health and Aged Care.
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The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer a unique opportunity to study a two-year Master's degree in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country.
Aimed at students who are committed to creating change in their communities, the scholarships are a life-changing opportunity to experience a new country and culture, to broaden horizons, and to build a global network that will last a lifetime.
Through cultural exchange and academic collaboration, Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholars help bring about positive change and find solutions to the shared challenges we face - both in their home countries and those that host them. As an active part of the Commonwealth network, scholars will help shape its future.
Each year there are two opportunities to apply for QECS – cycle 1 opens in November/December and cycle 2 opens in March/April. You only need to submit one application, but you are welcome to apply more than once if there is another country you are interested in studying in.
The Ramat Niseko Hospitality & Tourism Scholarship supports students passionate about careers in hospitality, tourism, or travel. This global opportunity offers a $500 USD award (approximately 780 AUD / 75 000 JPY) to one student currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited program in these fields.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and submit a 700-1000 word original essay on: “How can the hospitality and tourism industries create more meaningful travel experiences for guests in a post-pandemic world?” Essays will be judged on creativity, relevance, clarity, and practical insights. Proof of enrollment will be required if selected.
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Empowering Australia’s brightest minds to pursue their global ambitions, the Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship offers an exceptional pathway for future leaders, innovators and change makers. With its unique multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional approach, the scholarship enables postgraduate study at the world’s most-prestigious institutions – including Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard. It equips scholars to reach their potential and create a lasting impact in Australia and beyond.
This scholarship is open to students accepted into full-time, in-person postgraduate programs overseas. It offers up to $100,000 per year to cover tuition, living, and travel expenses. The award is available for one to three years of graduate coursework or research and is granted across diverse disciplines at leading global institutions.
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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 RAS Foundation Rural Scholarship can help ease some worries and allow greater freedom to more regularly visit home and lend a hand. 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.
Rural Scholarships are available to support individuals in NSW and the ACT, who demonstrate a passion for rural communities and commitment for any career that will ensure the future success of rural and regional NSW.
There is no limit on the types of courses that qualify, and you could be studying anything from physiotherapy, teaching and medicine to agriculture, horticulture, vet nursing or metal fabrication. There is no age limit for applicants, and you can be studying at university, college or TAFE. However, applicants all have one thing in common - a desire to play an active part in the future of rural and regional NSW.
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The Real Futures Grant offers a one-off payment of $5000 to support students pursuing careers in healthcare, medicine, business, or finance.
To be eligible, applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents, aged 18 or older, and enrolled full-time in an accredited Australian tertiary institution studying a certificate, diploma, degree, or traineeship in one of these fields. This grant is awarded annually to one student.
For more information, please visit .Rhodes Scholarships provide opportunities for outstanding all-round students to study at the 精东传媒app 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 精东传媒app 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.
SafeFish plays a vital role in supporting Australia’s seafood trade by addressing food safety and market access challenges. To build capability in these areas and foster the next generation of researchers, SafeFish offers a grant to a passionate postgraduate student undertaking a research project focused on food safety or market access for Australian seafood. Projects may explore issues such as contamination hazards, public health, risk assessment and management, supply chain impacts, traceability, or seafood fraud.
The grant provides $10 000 per annum (indexed annually) for one to three years and can be used for research-related expenses, conference participation, collaborative placements, or publication costs. In addition to financial support, recipients gain valuable networking opportunities with industry and government, exposure for their research at a national level, and potential career pathways within the seafood sector. Only one grant is awarded each year.
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The Stronger Smarter Institute’s Teachers of STEM Initiative supports First Nations women in gaining a recognised STEM qualification and building careers in education. Successful applicants receive scholarship assistance to help cover study-related costs, along with mentoring, networking, and collaboration opportunities. The program also offers customised professional development that incorporates Indigenous pedagogies, as well as guidance on STEM-specific teacher courses and access to relevant student support and financial services.
Applications are open throughout the year. This initiative is funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency as part of the Indigenous Girls’ STEM Academy.
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Teach Queensland offers a range of scholarships and grants to support people currently studying, or planning to study, a teaching degree.
This can include financial assistance during your studies, access to unique teaching experiences and permanent employment as a teacher after graduation.
Financial assistance is also available for preservice teachers undertaking professional experience placements in Queensland state schools, and through our pathway and internship programs.
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The Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) is a one off payment of up to $5000. It’s to help eligible students with the cost of moving to study. This is for study after you’ve finished year 12 or equivalent.
To get the payment you must move from a regional or remote area for tertiary study.
You can claim TAP at any time between 1 January and 31 December for the current year.
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The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is offering scholarships to students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and are enrolled in an undergraduate degree or diploma in engineering or a related discipline at a recognised Australian tertiary institution. Applicants must have completed at least one semester of study and be able to undertake a minimum of 30 days of paid work with TMR each year.
This scholarship can help cover various study expenses, including course fees, textbooks, study materials, tools, equipment, accommodation, and travel costs. We are committed to empowering students on their journey toward a successful career in engineering.
The scholarship offers up to $6000 per year (pro-rata for part-time students) and includes at least 30 days of paid practical work annually, giving students real-world experience and local employment opportunities. Successful candidates will gain valuable career pathways, including potential entry into the graduate program.
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The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR)'s Graduate Program offers permanent roles with competitive salaries, great work-life balance, and tailored professional development. Graduates gain hands-on experience through technical projects across Queensland, working on initiatives that make a real difference to communities and shaping the future of Queensland.
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The St Vincent de Paul Society QLD runs the Toowoomba Scholarship Program to help local residents access education and training. It provides a $1500 scholarship along with academic and social mentoring through a learning partner.The program also offers financial assistance, career guidance, one-to-one mentoring, and peer support.
Established in 2019 as a pilot, the program has been extended until the end of 2025.
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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.
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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 530 students have been supported in their further education journey.
For more information, please visit .The Waalitj Foundation Indigenous Scholarships Program aims to increase the number of Indigenous Australians with tertiary and trade qualifications, improving employment outcomes, particularly in the resources sector.
Each recipient works with a mentor to create an Individual Career Plan, ensuring tailored support. The program is delivered in consultation with Traditional Owners and adapted to local community needs. Priority is given to Traditional Owner groups within Shell’s QGC operating area, with Waalitj Foundation partnering with Shell’s QGC to deliver the program.
The Toowoomba Regional Council is proud to offer the annual William Groom Scholarship to local residents aged 18–24 who will begin their second or third year of a full-time UniSQ degree or a TAFE Queensland Darling Downs & South West diploma next year. Applicants must have graduated from a local high school, attended for at least two years, and currently live in the Toowoomba Regional Council area. The scholarship provides $5000, paid in half-yearly instalments.
Established in 2004 to mark Toowoomba’s centenary as a city, it honours William Henry Groom, the municipality’s first mayor and a former Queensland and Commonwealth parliamentarian.
Applicants must show strong academic results, community involvement, graduation from a local high school, residence in the Toowoomba Regional Council area, and plans to continue full-time study next year.
Applications close at 5:00 pm on the first Monday in December, and the scholarship will be presented at Council’s Australia Day ceremony on 26 January.
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The Winchester Foundation, established in 2011 by the late Mrs. Beryl Neilsen OAM, honours her commitment to education and rural communities. Named after the family property "Winchester Downs", the Foundation provides scholarships to support children and young people in rural and regional areas, helping overcome the challenges of distance and limited resources.
Winchester Scholarships assist with study costs for primary and secondary students, as well as those pursuing trades or tertiary degrees. The goal is to give rural families the same educational opportunities as those in cities and help students reach their full potential.
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The Churchill Fellowship offers Australian citizens and permanent residents a life-changing opportunity to travel overseas.
You don’t need an academic qualification to apply, in fact you don’t need to have completed school. You can do a Churchill Fellowship on any topic, provided there is a benefit to Australia and your community by you sharing your knowledge or skills.
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The 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 have $2000, $5000 and $10 000 scholarships to give away.
To be eligible, applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, be 25 or younger, live in Queensland, looking for some support with your school, uni, arts or sporting dreams, and passionate about your mob.
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The Young Carer Bursary Program provides financial assistance to young carers facing significant need, helping them balance education and caring responsibilities.
In 2026, 1600 bursaries worth $4000 each are available to applicants most in need.
The program aims to ease financial pressure and reduce the need for paid work while studying and caring.
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The Youth Off The Streets National Scholarship Program helps talented young people in need by providing $6000 over two years for education or training, plus mentoring and staff support.
Over 25 scholarships are awarded annually, with recipients recognised at a national ceremony. Eligible applicants are 16–21, studying in Australia, and citizens or permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand, demonstrating talent and determination in fields such as academics, arts, sports, trades, or music.
The Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award recognises women aged 16–19 for leadership, volunteerism, and commitment to civic causes, encouraging their continued involvement in public and political life.
Since 1990, Zonta has given 1165 awards, totaling US$1,858,750 to 993 young women from 60 countries.
The program offers 37 international awards of US$5000, with applicants required to demonstrate volunteer leadership and support Zonta’s mission. Eligibility includes living in a Zonta district or being a citizen of a Zonta country. Previous recipients and Zonta members or employees are not eligible.
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