The Equity Scholarship Program (Program) has been developed to support 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 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.

• 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

This Program 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 2026 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 2026 - Semester 2 - Equity Scholarship Program (Current Students):

• Allison Taylor Single Mum Scholarship Supported by BHP
• Curtin Cares About Students Scholarship
• DCWC Scholarship in Construction Management
• FC Swaine Memorial Bursary
• Fieldwork and Placement Bursary
• Go Global Equity Bursary
• IGO Scholarship
• Jeanette Pedlow Memorial Bursary
• Jump Start Nursing Scholarship
• Sedgman Scholarship
• Steve Lewis Regional Scholarship
• Toussaint & Richardson Scholarship
• Undergraduate Equity Bursary

If you are deemed successful for 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.

All enabling courses, undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees at Curtin University.

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

• Domestic student (Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, Permanent Humanitarian visa)
• Enrolled in an eligible course at Curtin University in Semester 2, 2026
• Have a minimum Course Weighted Average (CWA) of 50 (if applicable)
• Experiencing financial hardship, come from a disadvantaged background and/or identify as being in an equity group

Please 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 ‘My Studies’ tab in OASIS or 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 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 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
  • Financial need
  • Socioeconomic / disadvantaged background
  • Any other factors that may affect your finance and/or ability to study
  • If you are eligible for certain scholarships, the Scholarships Office may ask you to supply further information or supporting documents
  • If you are eligible for a scholarship with an interview component, the Scholarships Office may contact you regarding the interview:
    • Shortlisted applicants will be sent an interview date and time via their student email in early to mid September.
    • Shortlisted applicants must be available for designated interview time (early to mid September)

Step 6: Outcome

• Outcome will be sent via the Scholarships Channel within 7-8 weeks of the scholarship closing date
• All unsuccessful and successful applicants will be notified

Step 7: Acceptance

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

Please note:

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

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Maintain enrolment each study period at Curtin University
• Maintain a Course Weighted Average (CWA) of at least 50 each study period

Note:

• Additional requirement may apply depending on the scholarship these will be specified in the scholarship terms and conditions, if applicable.

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.