School of Cybernetics Scholarship for Indigenous Students

About this scholarship

Each year, the School of Cybernetics within the ANU College of Systems and Society may offer an award known as the School of Cybernetics Scholarship for Indigenous Students.

The objective of the Award is to support the advancement of the recipient’s leadership capabilities in the areas of technology, business, and community engagement and to eliminate barriers to participation, including cultural continuity, access to formal education, or recognition of equivalent industry experience; and to develop mentoring relationships with prominent professionals in the private and public sectors.

Funding for this Award has been provided by the School and, where applicable, its financial partners as listed on the school website.

SUMMARY

SCHOLARSHIP TYPE

Access

VALUE

$ 34,000

per annum

and up to $20,000 relocation and cultural support allowance

1 on offer

Payments made fortnightly

Payments made for program duration

APPLICATION PERIOD

01-Apr-2026 to 31-Oct-2026

Student types
Domestic
Student levels
Master Degree, Postgraduate coursework, Graduate Certificate
Number of scholarships awarded
1 on offer
Selection bases
Indigenous
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on full-time study load

Field of study

Cybernetics

Eligibility

The Award is available each year to a commencing ANU student who:

is a domestic student;
identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and
receives an offer of admission to one of the following programs offered by the ANU College of Systems and Society:
- Master of Applied Cybernetics (MACYB), or
- Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) (VACYB).

Additional information

The value of the Award is stated in your letter of offer. The Award is valid for the duration of the program. The Award is paid in fortnightly instalments for the duration of the program unless otherwise stated in the letter of offer.

The recipient is responsible for making payment of all tuition fees by the prescribed date as set out by the University each session. Recipients of the Award are responsible for the costs of books, study materials, accommodation and all other costs of study.

All applicants applying through the program-specific application for the Master of Applied Cybernetics (MACYB), or Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) (VACYB) programs will be automatically considered for the Award, based on them meeting the eligibility criteria and electing to be considered for scholarships.

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