Final intake: Semester 1, 2026. No future offerings.
About this scholarship
Each year the Australian National University may offer a number of scholarships known as the ANU Changing Futures Scholarship.
The objective is to provide financial support to students who have faced challenges so they may pursue their studies at ANU. Funding has been provided by the University.
Field of study
Any
Duration
Payments made for a fixed number of years
Payment made for 5 years
Eligibility
Scholarship type | Access |
Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Undergraduate/Bachelor |
Selection bases | Personal illness/Disability, Indigenous, Refugee/Humanitarian |
- is a domestic student; and
- receives an offer of admission to an undergraduate degree program offered by the University; and
- based on evidence provided in their application to the University, has been assessed as meeting at least one of the following characteristics:
- identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- permanent humanitarian visa-holder
- attended their final years of secondary education at a school with an ICSEA of 900 or below
- received the highest rating for a severe and long-term physical or psychological illness, condition or disability for a period of at least six months during Year 11
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on academic performance
How to apply
There is no application as students are automatically considered based on them meeting the eligibility criteria or conditions prescribed under the Eligibility section.
Key scholarship details
Application period
Application closed11-Mar-2026 to 08-May-2026
Value
$8,000 per annum.
Number of scholarships awarded
38 on offer
Payments made per semester
Application requirement
No application is required for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered.
Additional information
The value is stated in the letter of offer and is paid in equal instalments upon confirmation of enrolment each semester. The duration is for up to five years.
There is no application as students are automatically considered based on them meeting the eligibility criteria or conditions prescribed under the Eligibility section.
When you apply directly to ANU for admission as a domestic undergraduate student, you will have the opportunity to be considered for this opportunity within the same application. Other such support options are enlisted on the Direct application scholarships page.
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Contact us
ANU Coursework Scholarships Office
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