About this scholarship

 

Each year ANU normally offers one scholarship to an Indigenous Australian to undertake graduate study.

Field of study

Open

Duration

3.5 years duration for PhD only

Eligibility

Scholarship type

Access

Student type

Domestic

Study level

Postgraduate/Masters, and Graduate certificate, Postgraduate research (HDR)

Selection bases

Academic merit, Indigenous

  • Australian Citizens identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
  • Applicants for a research scholarship must hold a Bachelors degree with at least upper second-class honours, or equivalent prior studies including some research work
  • Applicants for a coursework scholarship must hold at least a Bachelors degree

Eligible Programs

Doctor or Philosophy, Professional Doctorate, Master of Philosophy, Master by Research, Master by Coursework, Graduate Diploma

Ongoing eligibility

Continuation based on full-time study load

6 month extension available.

How to apply

No separate application is required. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander will be automatically considered for this scholarship during their application for admission.

Additional information for Coursework Applicants:

  1. Complete the Postgraduate Research Course and/or Scholarship application form; AN
  2. Postgraduate Coursework Application Form for Local Students
  3. Note: Some ANU coursework programs require application through the University Admissions Centre. Details of these programs and how to apply for them are provided on the Postgraduate Coursework Application Form.

Key scholarship details

 

Application period

Open for applications

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Value

$36,652 per annum.

Number of scholarships awarded

Payments made fortnightly

Application requirement

No application is required for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered.

Additional information

Travel to Canberra from within Australia; reimbursement of some removal expenses; thesis reimbursement allowance.

No separate application is required. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander will be automatically considered for this scholarship during their application for admission.

Additional information for Coursework Applicants:

  1. Complete the Postgraduate Research Course and/or Scholarship application form; AN
  2. Postgraduate Coursework Application Form for Local Students
  3. Note: Some ANU coursework programs require application through the University Admissions Centre. Details of these programs and how to apply for them are provided on the Postgraduate Coursework Application Form.

Use contact details to request an alternative file format.

Before lodging an application, applicants applying for admission to a coursework program should first check the closing date of the program, as the closing date for some coursework programs may be earlier than the scholarship closing date.

Applicants for a research program are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant Graduate Studies Convener or a prospective supervisor, prior to lodging an application, to discuss the proposed research topic and related matters.

Contact us

Graduate Research Office

If you have any questions about this scholarship, reach out to our team.

gro@anu.edu.au

+61 2 6125 5777