Curtin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarship

Description/Applicant information

The Curtin Graduate Research School encourages and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, by providing generous scholarship packages.

Talented Indigenous Australians, who want to make real change in the world, are strongly encouraged to apply. Whether you are a current, future or a student applying from another institution, you are welcome to call or visit our office to discuss eligibility and how to connect with a potential Curtin researcher

Student type

• Current Students
• Future Students

Value

Curtin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarship package includes, a 3 year (full time equivalent) living allowance, tuition fee offset scholarship and access to research student grants to support your research endeavours.

Female Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recipients may also be eligible for the Bertrond and Edith Donohue Scholarship Endowment, which includes a further $12,500 top up scholarship for a maximum of 3 years.

The maximum value of the annual scholarships (base stipend and top up) is approx. $70,000 p.a. with a maximum of 4 years 100% Tuition Fee offset scholarship.

Recipients may be eligible to apply for the 6 month completion scholarship.

Maximum number awarded 20

Eligible courses

All applicable HDR courses

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships Program:

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
• meet the eligibly criteria of our higher degree by research courses;