Scholarships

Find a scholarship that rewards your ambitions and supports your future.

UNSW offers a wide range of scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. These scholarships are designed to assist and encourage Indigenous Australian students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at UNSW.

How to apply

Applying is easy. Explore our full portfolio of Indigenous scholarships to find the right one for you. Take note of eligibility criteria and application instructions. Some scholarships require you to submit an additional application via the scholarships website or the application can be automatic with your university application.

For undergraduate students, some of the scholarships available include:

  • This scholarship is valued at $35,000 per annum for the duration of the medical program. It is available to Indigenous Australian students commencing full-time undergraduate coursework study in the Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine (BMed MD) program.

  • Offering $15,000 per annum for up to 5 years, this scholarship supports Indigenous Australian students commencing full-time undergraduate studies in any degree program within the Faculty of Engineering.

  • Also valued at $15,000 per annum for up to 5 years, this scholarship is available for Indigenous Australian students commencing full-time undergraduate study in Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Environmental Engineering.

  • This scholarship provides $10,000 per annum for the duration of the program to Indigenous Australian students commencing full-time undergraduate studies in any degree program at UNSW.

  • With a value of $5,000 per annum for the duration of the program, it is available for Indigenous Australian students commencing full-time undergraduate studies in a Bachelor of Science majoring in Mathematics or Statistics.

  • This scholarship offers $10,000 per annum for the duration of the program and is automatically awarded to students who have completed the UNSW Indigenous Pre-Program in Business and are commencing an eligible undergraduate degree offered by UNSW Business School.

For postgraduate students, UNSW provides the following scholarships:

  • Valued at $10,000 per annum for the minimum duration of the program, this scholarship is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students applying to a postgraduate coursework degree program offered by UNSW Business School, with a preference for non-AGSM programs.

  • Offering $10,000 per annum for the duration of the program, this scholarship is available for Indigenous Australian students commencing or currently enrolled in the UNSW Juris Doctor Program.

Confirmation of Aboriginality

While Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity is unique and sacred to every person all applicants and students who participate or are involved in Nura Gili Programs and/or activities are required to provide proof of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and heritage.

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UNSW Scholarships

Visit UNSW Scholarships to find the latest Indigenous and other scholarships. Limit the search to just scholarships for Indigenous students using the ‘other criteria’ dropdown and select ‘Indigenous'.
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UAC Equity Scholarships

UAC Equity Scholarships assist financially disadvantaged students with the costs associated with higher education.
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The Shalom Gamarada Scholarship

The Shalom Gamarada Scholarship Program offers residence at Shalom College for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying at UNSW.
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Aurora Education Foundation

Aurora Education Foundation Indigenous Pathways portal lists scholarship resources and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
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Australian Indigenous Education Foundation

AIEF provides scholarships that enable Indigenous students in financial need to attend leading Australian schools and universities.
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Acknowledgement of Country

UNSW is located on the unceded territory of the Bidjigal/Bedegal (Kensington campus), Gadigal (City and Paddington campuses) and Ngunnawal peoples (Canberra) who are the Traditional Custodians of the lands where each campus of UNSW is situated.