The Scholarships Office aims to encourage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students by providing this one application to assess and inform students of any or all scholarships they may be eligible for. It is the gateway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all scholarships at Curtin University.

If you would like any assistance with your application or if you would like to speak with someone about this Scholarship Program, please contact the Scholarships Office or the Indigenous Student Support Team.  

• Current Students

• Centre for Aboriginal Studies
• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Science courses
  • Engineering courses
  • Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

• Pathways to undergraduate
• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate coursework

• Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Students

• Australian Citizen

• Need Based
• Merit Based

This scholarship provides a single gateway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to apply for all scholarships currently on offer at Curtin University. 

There are many scholarships available in 2024 - some provide one-off payments, others provide support for the expected duration of the recipient's degree. Once you apply and are assessed for eligibility, then the Scholarships Office can advise you on the specific value of a scholarship.

All enabling courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships Program: 

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent

Other eligibility criteria will vary according to the scholarship. (The Scholarships team will assess and match you to all scholarship that you are eligible for. Usually if you are successful in more than one scholarship, you will be awarded the highest value scholarship. In some cases, you may have the opportunity to select your preferred scholarship.)

Step 1: Access application form

• Application form can be accessed via the ‘My Studies’ tab in OASIS or via the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page

Step 2: Complete

• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• Tips on how to complete your application can be found on the ‘Applying for scholarships’ link on the scholarships website
• For any assistance with the application process or your application, please contact us on 1300 222 888 or email us at scholarships@curtin.edu.au. Please note: appointments can be made to speak to an advisor in person

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date is listed at the top of the page and within the Scholarships Channel on OASIS
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt

• Application receipt will be sent to student email once application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment

• Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using one or more of the following criteria:
  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Academic achievement
  • Financial need
  • If you are eligible for some particular scholarships, the Scholarships Office may ask you to supply further information or supporting documents
  • If you are eligible for some particular scholarships that require an interview, the Scholarships Office may contact you regarding the interview:
    • Shortlisted applicants will be sent an interview date and time via their student email within 2-3 weeks of the scholarship closing date
    • Shortlisted applicants must be available for designated interview time (late March to early April)

Step 6: Outcome

• All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 6-8 weeks of the scholarship closing date

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants must accept the terms and conditions via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) by the deadline

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient need or merit

Requirements vary for each scholarship. If you are eligible for a particular scholarship, the Scholarships Team will direct you to the Enrolment requirements for that particular scholarship. 

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

For further information about applying for scholarships including important dates and tips for preparing your application, utilise the resources available on the Applying for Scholarships webpage.

Preparing for Interviews - Some particular scholarships may require an interview for shortlisted candidates. To find out how to prepare for an interview, visit the Career Advice webpage - "Applying for work" tips are transferable to scholarship applications.