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.

Field of study

Cybernetics

Duration

Payments made for program duration

Eligibility

Scholarship type

Access

Student type

Domestic

Study level

Postgraduate/Masters, and Graduate certificate

Selection bases

Indigenous

The Award is available each year to a commencing ANU student who:
  1. is a domestic student;
  2. identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and
  3. 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).

Ongoing eligibility

Continuation based on full-time study load

How to apply

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.

Key scholarship details

 

Application period

Open for applications

01-Apr-2026 to 31-Oct-2026

Value

$34,000 per annum. and up to $20,000 relocation and cultural support allowance

Number of scholarships awarded

1 on offer

Payments made fortnightly

Application requirement

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

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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Contact us

Operational Excellence Lead

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

sm.cybernetics@anu.edu.au

+61 2 6125 2790