Endeavour Research Fellowship for Indigenous Australians

The Endeavour Research Fellowships for Indigenous Australians provide financial support for Indigenous postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows to undertake short-term research, in any field of study, in participating outgoing countries. Information about this scholarship is available on the Endeavour website.

Excellence in Leadership in Indigenous Education Awards

Schools who sign up and become members of the Dare to Lead Coalition are invited to enter. The awards are an acknowledgement of outstanding work and leadership in Indigenous education, and are presented to schools that excel across all criteria. The criteria includes being able to demonstrate at least a 10 per cent improvement in targeted outcomes for Indigenous students -- in Year 5 literacy and Year 12 completions, providing effective leadership and involving the Indigenous community.

See Dare to Lead for more information.

Commonwealth Scholarships

The Commonwealth Scholarships Program provides financial support to eligible Indigenous students to assist with the costs associated with higher education.

See Commonwealth Scholarships for more information.

Indigenous Staff Scholarships

Indigenous Staff Scholarships provide professional development opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff working at universities. The scholarships are part of the Australian Government’s plan to help improve education outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in higher education. Up to five national scholarships are awarded each year.

For further information see Indigenous Staff Scholarships.