The Elizabeth Margaret Bolton Postgraduate Scholarship (the Scholarship) has been developed to encourage and support postgraduate students at Curtin University who have come from a low socio-economic background and have contributed to the wider community.

• 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)

• Postgraduate coursework

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

• Need Based

The Scholarship will provide the following support for up to one year (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits per semester):

• A total value of up to $6,000 paid as a cash stipend of $3,000 per semester. The amount can be used at the recipient’s discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.

All postgraduate coursework degrees.

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered eligible for the Scholarship:

• Domestic student (Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or Permanent Humanitarian visa)
• Enrolled full-time (100 credits) in an eligible course postgraduate coursework degree at Curtin University in semester 1, 2025
• Minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 50
• From a low socio-economic background
• Demonstrated contribution to the wider community through community service
• Not in receipt of any other 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
• Please note that this link will direct you to the general "Equity Scholarship Program" application form. Once you submit your application, you will then be considered for all equity scholarships that you are eligible for in this round.
• If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student and 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".

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’ page on the scholarships website

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 the following criteria:
  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Academic merit
  • Community involvement
  • Socio-economic background

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.

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in initial course of study
• Maintain a full-time study load of 100 credits per semester at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 50 per semester
• Must pass all units attempted
• Not apply for or receive any other scholarships

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

Application Advice

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.