Scholarships
Make it easier to focus on your studies with financial support. You’ll find hundreds of scholarships in our database to suit every student.
What is a scholarship, and why would someone want to give me money?
A scholarship is a part-payment or full-payment of your course or study fees (which may also include things like accommodation, travel, mentoring and living expenses).
They’re offered because people can see the value of further study and want to remove the barriers to study that some people experience, and to reward students for hard work.
Scholarships aren't just for high achievers
Scholarships generally fit into two categories – one based on your personal achievements, and one that helps people who may have been disadvantaged.
There are also scholarships for special interest groups, such as for the children of veterans, or agricultural industry scholarships.
equity scholarships
Financial Hardship
Disturbance/upheaval at school
Remote & Regional Students
Female Students
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Refugee Status
merit scholarships
Academic Achievement
Sporting Ability
All-round Achievement
Community Service
A scholarship could be closer than you think
While some scholarships are highly competitive, others often fail to attract applicants – which means anyone who applies (and meets the eligibility criteria) could find themselves successful.
Applying for scholarships is good practice for applying for jobs later on, plus scholarships look amazing on your resume, so apply even if you don’t think you’ll get it. You never know what could happen.
Which scholarship is right for me?
First, you could choose your preferred university, TAFE or VET provider, then see what scholarships they offer.
Or, you could search for scholarships, find ones that would be suitable and apply for them all, then choose your institution and program based on which ones you receive. There’s no limit to how many scholarships you can apply for, as long as you’re eligible.
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Murdoch AJ Parker Memorial Scholarship
$2,000 AUD
FUTURE
Opens: 20 September 2021 | Closes: 8 March 2022
The AJ Parker Scholarship in Chemistry, Mineral Science or Science Education is available to students who have completed the WACE,…
Western Australia
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ECU Engineering Excellence Scholarships
$20,000 AUD
OPEN
Opens: 3 May 2021 | Closes: 7 January 2022
ECU is offering scholarships valued at $20,000 to high performing Year 12 students who have achieved an ATAR of 94…
Western Australia
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Deans Sir Samuel Griffith and Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships
Up to $60,000 AUD
OPEN
Opens: 2 August 2021 | Closes: 31 December 2021
Griffith University’s Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships scheme is one of Australia’s most comprehensive, generous and flexible scholarship programs for academic…
Queensland
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UOW Transforming Futures Scholarships
$3,000 AUD per year
OPEN
Opens: 19 July 2021 | Closes: 12 December 2021
These scholarships recognise the capacity in all students and seek to provide support to ensure students can participate in, and…
New South Wales
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Western Sydney University Community Scholarship
$6,000 AUD per year
OPEN
Opens: 1 April 2021 | Closes: 9 December 2021
The Western Sydney University Community Scholarship was established to provide ongoing support to talented, ambitious and hardworking students who might…
New South Wales
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Swinburne Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship
$5,000 AUD per year
OPEN
Opens: 2 August 2021 | Closes: 3 December 2021
The Swinburne Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship is a prestigious award to study any Swinburne on-campus degree.…
Victoria
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Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships Program (RRESP)
Up to $18,000 AUD
OPEN
Opens: 1 March 2021 | Closes: 30 November 2021
The Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships Program (RRESP) supports access to tertiary education for people from regional and remote areas…
Australian Capital Territory | New South Wales | Northern Territory | Queensland | South Australia | Tasmania | Victoria | Western Australia
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DemoDAIRY Foundation (DDF) School Scholarships
Up to $3,000 AUD per year
OPEN
Opens: 1 February 2021 | Closes: 30 November 2021
This scholarship program will acknowledge and reward the efforts of students in Year 12 or who will be leaving after…
Victoria
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University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Academic Excellence in Year 12
$2,000 AUD
FUTURE
Opens: 5 August 2021 | Closes: 30 November 2021
This award was established in 1999 to support academically excellent Year 12 students who intend to enrol at the University…
New South Wales
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Creative Arts Scholarships
Up to $18,000 AUD
OPEN
Opens: 1 March 2021 | Closes: 30 November 2021
The Creative Arts Scholarships help eligible students in regional and remote areas of Australia access a Bachelor level degree in…
Australian Capital Territory | New South Wales | Northern Territory | Queensland | South Australia | Tasmania | Victoria | Western Australia
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Larsen Jewellery Design Scholarship Program
$3,000 AUD
OPEN
Opens: 1 June 2021 | Closes: 30 November 2021
Larsen Jewellery recognises the need to support and educate young adults wishing to begin a career in jewellery, design or…
Australian Capital Territory | New South Wales | Northern Territory | Queensland | South Australia | Tasmania | Victoria | Western Australia
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The Theofilos Foundation Scholarships
$5,000 AUD
FUTURE
Opens: 6 August 2021 | Closes: 27 November 2021
The Theofilos Foundation provides $5,000 grants to Year 12 students experiencing financial or social hardship, to help ease the burden…
Victoria
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Curtin Business and Law Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship
Full tuition fee
OPEN
Opens: 27 May 2021 | Closes: 26 November 2021
The Business and Law Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship has been developed to assist Indigenous Australian students who are studying an undergraduate…
Western Australia
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Curtin Chris Lewis Scholarship
$15,000 - $30,000 AUD
OPEN
Opens: 27 May 2021 | Closes: 26 November 2021
The Chris Lewis Scholarship has been developed by Curtin University to support an Indigenous Australian student who can demonstrate academic…
Western Australia
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UQ Law School LEAD Scholarship
$8,000 AUD per year
OPEN
Opens: 2 August 2021 | Closes: 12 November 2021
The Leadership, Excellence and Diversity (LEAD) Scholarship supports students who have experienced educational, social and/or financial disadvantage.…
Queensland
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QUT Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship
Up to $24,000
OPEN
Opens: 2 August 2021 | Closes: 8 November 2021
A scholarship for innovative individuals who are engaged in their passion for entrepreneurial action.…
Queensland
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Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship
$5,000 AUD per year
OPEN
Opens: 1 June 2021 | Closes: 1 November 2021
Westpac Young Technologists Scholarships are designed specifically for high school graduates who are passionate about technology and eager to explore…
Australian Capital Territory | New South Wales | Northern Territory | Queensland | South Australia | Tasmania | Victoria | Western Australia
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John Bell Scholarship
Training and mentoring opportunity
OPEN
Opens: 1 May 2021 | Closes: 31 October 2021
Students from regional schools across Australia are eligible to audition for the John Bell Scholarship. A life-changing opportunity for budding…
Australian Capital Territory | New South Wales | Northern Territory | Queensland | South Australia | Tasmania | Victoria | Western Australia
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AVCAT Scholarships
$4,000 AUD per year
FUTURE
Opens: 18 August 2021 | Closes: 31 October 2021
AVCAT is a national charity providing tertiary education scholarships and bursaries to children and grandchildren of ex-serving veterans. We assist…
Australian Capital Territory | New South Wales | Northern Territory | Queensland | South Australia | Tasmania | Victoria | Western Australia
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RSPCA Pet Insurance Future Animal Carer’s Grant
$5,000 AUD
OPEN
Opens: 1 February 2021 | Closes: 31 October 2021
RSPCA aims to provide support to people who are interested in getting into roles which are related to Veterinary Medicine,…
Australian Capital Territory | New South Wales | Northern Territory | Queensland | South Australia | Tasmania | Victoria | Western Australia
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Real Futures Grant
$5,000
OPEN
Opens: 1 November 2020 | Closes: 31 October 2021
The Real Futures Grant is an annual one-off $5,000 prize, awarded to a student studying for a certificate, diploma, degree…
Australian Capital Territory | New South Wales | Northern Territory | Queensland | South Australia | Tasmania | Victoria | Western Australia
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UTS Bachelor of Accounting Cooperative Education Scholarship Program
Up to $45,000
OPEN
Opens: 1 March 2021 | Closes: 15 October 2021
If you are a high achieving school leaver and believe you could be one of Australia’s future business leaders, then…
New South Wales
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RMIT Emeritus Professor John Jackson Scholarship
Up to $15,000 AUD per year
OPEN
Opens: 27 July 2021 | Closes: 10 October 2021
For students commencing a diploma or degree and can demonstrate financial and educational disadvantage.…
Victoria
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RMIT Halim Family Women in Science Scholarship
$5,000 AUD per year
OPEN
Opens: 30 July 2021 | Closes: 10 October 2021
For women in STEMM who can demonstrate disadvantage.…
Victoria