'Moorditj Yorga' means 'strong woman' in Nyungar language, and the Moorditj Yorga Scholarship Program (Scholarship) supports mature-aged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to enter and succeed at Curtin University. The Scholarship recognises and celebrates the contributions of First Nations women to their families and communities, and that applicants will bring their own diverse life experience and knowledge as a recipient of this Scholarship.

The Scholarship will provide Moorditj women with individualised mentoring as they transition into their careers. It aims to build upon their own personal and cultural strengths, enabling them to become strong leaders and role models within their own families and communities, and in doing so, helping Australia grow and prosper. Recipients of this Scholarship will also receive support from a dedicated Moorditj Yorga Coordinator throughout their time at Curtin.   

If you would like any assistance with your application, or if you would like to speak with someone about this Scholarship, please email mys@curtin.edu.au.

• 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

• Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Students

• Australian Citizen

• Need Based
• Merit Based

The Scholarship will provide the following support for up to a maximum of 5 years (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits per semester):

• A total value of up to $10,000 per year paid as a cash stipend of $5,000 per semester. 
• Support from a dedicated Moorditj Yorga Coordinator
• Individualised and structured mentoring in the final year of study

The amount can be used at the recipient’s discretion to contribute towards education related expenses

All bridging courses and undergraduate degrees at Curtin University 

All undergraduate degrees at Curtin University

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

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
• Identify as female.
• Be mature-aged (25 years of age or older) *
• Enrolled in a minimum of 50 credits per semester at Curtin University in Semester 1, 2026.
• Be willing to share your story as a recipient of Moorditj Yorga Scholarship

*Applicants between the ages of 21 and 24 years may be considered under special circumstances, at the discretion of the Scholarships Office. Please contact the Scholarships Office via email scholarships@curtin.edu.au or phone 1300 222 888 by the closing date if this age range is applicable to you.

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 "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program" application form. Once you submit your application, you will then be considered for all scholarships that you are eligible for in this round.

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

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 for the Scholarship will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Socioeconomic background
  • Applicants have the opportunity to provide reference letters or referee contact details

Step 6: Outcome

• All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 9 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 and merit

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Maintain an enrolment of at least 50 credit points each study period at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 50 each study period
• Fail no more than one unit per study period
• Be willing to share your story as a recipient of Moorditj Yorga Scholarship
• Not be in receipt of any other scholarship from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose

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.