Featured byAustralian National University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
$ 5,000 per annum
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre in conjunction with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is pleased to offer an award known as the CSIRO Indigenous STEM Scholarship with the aim of supporting further engagement with Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) amongst Indigenous Australians and to provide financial support to overcome obstacles to education as well as an opportunity to engage with the CSIRO and build a relationship and pathway into a career in STEM.
Benefits
The Scholarship is valued at $5,000 per annum for up to 4 years. The scholarship is paid at the beginning of each semester subject to the recipient meeting ongoing academic and enrolment requirements.
Eligibility
The Award is available each year to a continuing ANU student who:
- is a domestic student; and
- identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; and
- is enrolled in any Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) related undergraduate degree program. Clinical, Health and Human Sciences will be considered, but STEM courses will remain a priority.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Australia
Nationality
Australian
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
10 Aug 2026
Eligible candidates will be considered by submitting a one page statement outlining:
Your journey to University;
How you developed a passion for STEM;
How you connect to your culture through STEM, and how you hope to use STEM to positively impact your community and/or culture.