Supported by the McCall MacBain Foundation and UniLodge Australia, the Second Home Scholarship encourages and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to complete their university education at Curtin University by covering their accommodation costs at one of the Curtin Perth on-campus accommodation residences. 

• 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

• Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Students
• Student accommodation

• Australian Citizen

• Need Based
• Merit Based

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

• An annual value of up to $12,500 paid direct to Curtin Perth on-campus accommodation.

• All enabling courses and undergraduate degrees

Applicants must meet all the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Second Home Scholarship:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• Selected Curtin University as a preference through TISC or apply direct to Curtin by the scholarship's closing date to undertake an eligible course in 2026
• Receive an eligible course offer and enrol full-time (minimum 75 credits per study period) at Curtin University in Semester 1, 2026
• Achieve an ATAR of 50 or above (or entry to Curtin)
• Accepted into on-campus accommodation at UniLodge or St Catherine's College at Curtin Bentley campus.

Step 1: Access online application form

• Applications are to be submitted using the online application form. Access the form by clicking on 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. 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 under the Applying for scholarships link on the scholarships website
• For any assistance with the application process or your application, please contact us on 1300 222 888 or email us at scholarships@curtin.edu.au. Please note: appointments can be made to speak to an advisor in person.

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:

• Receipt of an offer of a place into a pathway or an undergraduate degree at Curtin University in 2026
• Responses to questions in application form
• Strength of personal statement (approximately 500 words) addressing:
  • Challenges you have overcome in your life;
  • Commitment to completing an undergraduate degree and your life/career aspirations;
  • Demonstrate community, social, or cultural involvement, or share how this scholarship might help you to be more involved (this could be any type of involvement, including sport, extracurricular activities, caring for family, participating in cultural activities, volunteering, or giving back in some way).

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

• Deferral of this scholarship is not permitted (details included in the scholarship terms and conditions).

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient and merit.

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Maintain full-time enrolment (minimum of 75 credits) each study period at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 50
• Pass all units attempted each study period
• Maintain residency in Curtin Perth on-campus accommodation each study period
• Not receive any other scholarships 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.