The Scholarships Office aims to encourage  students who are experiencing financial hardship, come from a disadvantaged background and/or identify as being in an equity group by providing this one application to assess and inform students of any or all equity based scholarships they may be eligible for. It is the gateway for students in need to apply for all equity based scholarships at Curtin University.

• Future 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

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa

• Need Based

This scholarship provides a single gateway for students in need to apply for all equity base scholarships currently on offer at Curtin. 

There are many scholarships available in 2025 with varying benefits. Some scholarships provide cash payments (one-off and continuing), others provide support for fees or potential site visit and vacation work opportunities.

Below is a list of scholarships for consideration within the 2025 - Equity Scholarship Program (Future Students):

• Curtin STAR Scholarship
• Curtin Enabling Program
• Sir William Tyree Engineering Scholarship
• Harry Perkins Memorial Scholarship
• Home Away from Home Scholarship 
• Curtin Rural WA Medical School Scholarship
  

For successful applicants, the value of the scholarship they have been awarded will be listed within the scholarship terms and conditions.

All enabling courses and undergraduate degrees at Curtin University.

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Equity Scholarship Program:

• Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders or New Zealand citizen
• Selected Curtin University as a preference through TISC or apply direct to Curtin by the scholarship’s closing date to undertake an eligible degree and major in 2025
• Will enrol in a minimum of 25 credits per study period, at Curtin University in semester 1, 2025
• Experiencing financial hardship, come from a disadvantaged background and/or identify as being in an equity group

NOTE:

• OUA students are eligible to apply, however they must be enrolled in a full award course at Curtin University. Students enrolled in units (non-award) through OUA are not eligible to apply.

Step 1: Access application form

• Application form can be accessed via the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
• If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student, and you would like to be considered for all scholarships (equity and merit) available in this round, we recommend that you apply for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program here (only one application form to complete)

Step 2: Complete

• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• You will be considered for all equity scholarships (need base) that you meet the eligibility criteria for
• Tips on how to complete your application can be found on the ‘Applying for scholarships’ link on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date is listed at the top of the page
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt

• Application receipt will be sent to the email address provided when you created your Curtin account, once your application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment

• Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Financial need
  • Socioeconomic / disadvantaged background
  • Any other factors that may affect your finance and/or ability to study
  • If you are eligible for some particular scholarships, the Scholarships Office may ask you to supply further information or supporting documents

Step 6: Outcome

• Outcome will be sent via the email address listed through TISC or your direct Curtin course application after main round course offers (all successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified)

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants (including those who wish to defer their studies) must return acceptance documents by the deadline specified in the terms and conditions
• Scholarship deferral may be permitted dependant on the scholarship (details included in scholarship terms and conditions)

Please note:

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

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.