The Curtin Cares About Students Scholarship (Scholarship) has been developed through the generosity of Curtin staff and the wider community, to support students experiencing financial hardship, disadvantages, or who identify with an equity group, helping them pursue their tertiary education.

• 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

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

• Need Based

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

• A total value of up to $3,000, paid as a cash stipend of up to $1,500 per semester

The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses

• All enabling pathway courses, undergraduate degrees and postgraduate coursework degrees

Double degrees considered.

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

• Domestic student (Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, Permanent Humanitarian visa)
• Enrolled in a minimum of 50 credits in an eligible degree at Curtin University in semester 2, 2026
• Have a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 50
• From a low socio-economic background
• Experiencing financial hardship
• Not in receipt of any other scholarships that are from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose

Preference will be given to students who identify with one or more of the following:

• From a Regional or Remote background
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• People with disabilitie's
• Single parent
• Mature aged
• Or other unique circumstances that hinder your access to education

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 other scholarships (equity and merit scholarships) 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 under 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 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
  • Demonstration of financial hardship
  • Socio-economic background
• Preference will be given to students who identify with one or more of the following:
  • Regional and remote
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • People with disability
  • Single parent
  • Mature aged
  • Or other unique circumstances that hinder your access to education

Step 6: Outcome

• All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 7-8 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:

• Enrolled in a minimum of 50 credits in an eligible degree at Curtin University in semester 2, 2026
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 50 each study period
• 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.