External Scholarships


The following scholarships are offered externally to the University. It is recommended you go to the individual websites below to find out more information about the scholarship including application and eligibility requirements.

All Courses

Australian Government’s Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships

  • Scholarships are valued at up to $18,000
  • Applicants must:
    • Have a residential address in a RA4 or RA5 category
    • Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and provided supporting documentation
    • Identify as having a disability, and provided supporting documentation
    • Have chosen course relates to a field where there is low female representation
    • Been affected by natural disasters such as drought, flood and/or the 2019-2020 bushfires.
  • For more information, visit www.qtac.edu.au/rres-program.

Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust

Bendigo Bank Scholarships

  • The Bendigo Bank Scholarship Program is aimed at students from rural and regional locations
  • For more information, visit the Bendigo Bank website.

Capstone Editing Scholarships

  • Capstone Editing is a specialist academic editing company
  • A range of scholarships and grants are available valued between $3,000 and $5,000 for female students
  • For more information on the individual opportunities, visit the Capstone Editing website (opens in a new window)

Defence University Sponsorship

  • The Defence University Sponsorship is the perfect way to make university life more manageable and provides you with the opportunity to make a difference in your degree.
  • The sponsorship is available to undergraduate or graduate students studying an accredited degree at any recognised university in Australia.
  • As a sponsored student you will receive a salary to study, your HELP and student fees covered from when sponsorship starts and many other benefits.
  • For more information visit the Defence University Sponsorship website (opens in a new window)

Gallipoli and Bill Hall Scholarships

  • The Gallipoli Scholarship aims to perpetuate among Australians an understanding of the traditions of perseverance, courage and self-sacrifice which were established so indelibly at Gallipoli and on other battlefields in World War I and World War ll.
  • The Scholarship provides financial assistance to the most deserving and meritorious Australian applicant(s), resident in New South Wales or the ACT, or commencing the first year of their first degree at a NSW or ACT university.
  • In assessing suitability for an award, a 60 percent weighting will apply to financial need and a 40 percent weighting to educational merit. The scholarship support does not extend beyond one year.
  • Valued at $5,000 tax free.
  • Applications open on 1st January and close on 1st March.
  • For more information visit the Gallipoli Scholarships website (opens in a new window)

Graduate Women NSW

  • GW-NSW Inc is an association of women graduates from universities and institutes of higher education throughout the world.
  • They award scholarships, bursaries and awards to support education for women both locally and oversea.
  • To view the scholarships on offer, please visit the Graduate Women NSW website.

Hoskins Lithgow Scholarship

  • The Hoskins Lithgow Scholarship was awarded for the first time in 2006. The scholarship award enables young Lithgow residents to achieve their full potential as did Charles Hoskins, a pioneer of the Australian steel industry.
  • Applicants must reside in the Lithgow LGA and be an Australian citizen under the age of 26 as at 1st July in the scholarship application year. The applicant must intend to undertake a tertiary course of study.
  • The scholarship is to fund the cost of a tertiary course of study to a maximum sum of $25,000. This amount is available to cover all compulsory fees, books, stationery and equipment, as well as accommodation, living and travel expenses incurred in connection with the course.
  • For more information visit the Hoskins Lithgow Scholarship website (opens in a new window)

Lulus Scholarship

  • Lulus believes in supporting higher education for the next generation. We want students to have the opportunities provided by a good education, which is why we're excited to offer the Lulus Scholarship!
  • One scholarship winner will receive $1000 to put toward your pursuit of a degree, and a $500 Lulus shopping spree to help build a wardrobe that makes you look and feel like the confident babe you are!
  • Applicants may only apply once. Applicants must fill out a survey to be eligible
  • For more information head to https://www.lulus.com/scholarship (opens in a new window)

Mindmybag Technical Scholarship

  • mindmybag is a Melbourne based business looking to encourage & support the next wave on entrepreneurs.
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited university, college, or technical institution during the current academic year or have a confirmed enrolment in the next academic year
  • One student will be selected to receive $1,000 in scholarship funds based on their submission for 'delivering a technical MVP (minimum viable product)'
  • The deadline for submissions is 30th June every year. The winner will be notified individually and announced on or around 30th July every year.
  • For more information, visit the mindmybag website.

Mobility Tech Yearly Scholarship

  • Rolstoel is a leading provider of mobility options to help solve many pain points by providing lightweight, folding electric wheelchairs for a demographic looking to break away from bulky and heavy wheelchairs.
  • Applicants must be enrolled full or part-time majoring in marketing, management, engineering, communications, or biology at college or university in Canada, United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
  • $500 reward for a 750-word essay on how we can improve the mobility industry.
  • Deadline and winner for the application will renew every year on December 31st.
  • For more information, visit https://kdsmartwheelchair.com/yearly-scholarship/

Next Generation Scholarship FitMyCar

  • Scholarship Name: FitMyCar $1,000 ‘Next Generation’ Scholarship
  • Deadline: 21 September, 2021
  • Scholarship Value: $1,000
  • The scholarship requires students to create and submit a 300-word essay describing “Sustainable Automotive Innovations for the Future”.
  • For more information, visit  https://www.fitmycar.com/au/scholarships

Promotion Products Scholarship

  • Promotion Products Pty. Ltd. has been a Brisbane-based market leader in the promotional marketing industry for over 14 years. We value the role of education in our community, and believe in supporting those who may need a little financial assistance in attaining further education. We recognize that many students suffer from financial strain during their time in tertiary education, and by offering this scholarship we wish to continue to support and grow the skills of the next generation who will enact positive change in their community.
  • We are offering a bi-annual scholarship valued at $3,000 to an eligible student currently studying at an Australian University or Further Education College, to assist them with the cost of living and the expenses of being a full-time or part-time student
  • For eligibility criteria and more information, visit  https://www.promotionproducts.com.au/scholarship/

RAS Foundation Rural Scholarship

  • The RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships are for students of any age across a diverse range of tertiary courses who are passionate about playing a part in shaping the future of rural and regional NSW.
  • Scholarships of $6,000 for full-time or $3,000 for part-time study are available.
  • For more information, visit the RAS Foundation Scholarship webpage.

Scholarships for Women: Empowering Future Female Leaders to Change the World

  • Toptal is awarding $10,000 and a year of mentorship to five future female leaders who want to change the world
  • This program is for ambitious women, 16 years or older, who are passionate about making some meaningful change for a community or cause they care about
  • For more information, visit the Toptal website (opens in a new window)

The Pinnacle Foundation Scholarship

  • The Pinnacle Foundation provides Scholarships for students between the ages of 17-26, who are planning to study full-time education at a public or private secondary school (final year) or public institution of higher education in Australia, for the purpose of gaining an educational or vocational qualification in any profession, trade or the arts.
  • Applicants must be able to demonstrate that because of their gender identity, sexual orientation or sexual characteristics they have been prevented or hindered from achieving their academic aspirations.
  • Scholarships available range from $5,000- $7,000.
  • For more information visit The Pinnacle Foundation website (opens in a new window).

Vision Australia Further Education Bursary

  • Awarded to students from NSW, ACT or Victoria who are blind or vision impaired who, for financial reasons, may not be able to fully participate in further education, providing adaptive technology to assist their studies.
  • For more information visit the Vision Australia website (opens in a new window)

School of Engineering

School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences

Contevo Digital Marketing Scholarship

  • The team at Contevo recognizes young ambition and talent. Their aim is to share the next generation of students and future leaders to the world. If you’re a student studying SEO, PPC or Social Media Marketing or simply have a passion for marketing, please apply and share your interest with everyone!
  • Award value: $1,000
  • Applicants must sustain a high academic achievement
  • Applicants must be obtaining a Business Marketing, Digital marketing, or Search Engine Marketing degree
  • For more information visit the Contevo website (opens in a new window)

MADE by the Opera House

  • Also known as the Multidisciplinary Australian Danish Exchange, MADE is an extra-curricular program offered to Australian and Danish students of architecture, engineering and design (in the built environment) in their 2nd year of study or above.
  • Each year, five students from a NSW university and five students from a Danish tertiary institution will participate in the program in Denmark and Australia respectively.
  • Each student is provided with the equivalent of AU$6,000 to cover international airfares, accommodation and living expenses during their visit.
  • For more information visit the MADE by Opera House website (opens in a new window).

Webjet Australia Student Grant

  • Since we’re always looking to provide the best service, prices and experiences for our customers, we want to nurture the next generation of talent to help us achieve our goals. That’s why we’re now offering the Webjet Australia Student Grant.
  • Applications for the 2020-21 grant are open until October 31st 2021.
  • To be eligible, you must be enrolled full-time in an accredited Australian Tertiary Education Institution in the penultimate or final year of study and be studying for an undergraduate certificate, diploma or degree in any of the following areas:
    • Business– including any business related courses from any Australian institution
    • IT – including any IT related courses such as Design & Animation, Computing Science and Games Development
  • Only citizens or permanent residents of Australia can apply.
  • You must have reached 18 years of age to enter.
  • For more information, visit the Webjet Australia website.

School of Law

Law Council of Australia

  • The Law Council represents the Australian legal profession on national and international issues, on federal law and the operation of federal courts and tribunals. It works for the improvement of the law and of the administration of justice.
  • They offer various scholarships that support younger lawyers.
  • For detailed information, visit the Law Council of Australia website.

Astor Legal Scholarship

  • The Astor Legal Scholarship was established in 2021 to encourage and support law students who are passionate about pursuing a career in the law, but may be suffering from financial hardship and/or come from a regional or remote area.
  • Value: $2,000 per year
  • For detailed information, visit the Astor Legal Scholarship website.

Providior Student Grant

  • The Providior Scholarship was established to encourage and support Australian students who excel in business, finance or law and are passionate about pursuing a career in legal funding, with an emphasis on new product and new market development.
  • Value: $2,000
  • Close date: 31 December 2021
  • For more information, visit the Providior Student Grant website.

Sydney Criminal Lawyers Criminal Law Scholarship

  • The Sydney Criminal Lawyers Criminal Law Scholarship was established in 2019 to encourage and support law students who are passionate about pursuing a career in criminal defence, with an emphasis on social justice.
  • Applicants must have Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency and enrolled in their penultimate or final year in an LL.B, Juris Doctor or Legal Practitioners Admission Board course, or undertaking a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, in New South Wales or the ACT.
  • Valued at $5,000 per year.
  • Applications close 11.59pm, 30 November 2021
  • For more information, visit Sydney Criminal Lawyers website.

School of Business

Adaptify's Digital Marketing Scholarship Program

  • Eligibility: Undergraduate students studying marketing, communication or design
  • Award value: $1,000
  • Applications close 31 December every year.
  • Fore more information, visit Adaptify's Scholarship Program webpage

Contevo Digital Marketing Scholarship

  • The team at Contevo recognizes young ambition and talent. Their aim is to share the next generation of students and future leaders to the world. If you’re a student studying SEO, PPC or Social Media Marketing or simply have a passion for marketing, please apply and share your interest with everyone!
  • Award value: $1,000
  • Applicants must sustain a high academic achievement
  • Applicants must be obtaining a Business Marketing, Digital marketing, or Search Engine Marketing degree
  • Applications close 31st December every year
  • For more information visit the Contevo website (opens in a new window)

Future.Digital Scholarship

  • Local Digital is a performance focused digital marketing agency based in the Western Sydney region of Australia. We specialise in digital marketing via the SEO, PPC, Social Media channels as well as improving website conversion rates for our clients via our CRO offering and offering high converting web design and landing page services.
  • The recipient will receive a $2,500 cash prize to support their studies.
  • Applicants must be in their final or penultimate year of University, studying a Business, Marketing, Commerce or similar degree or a degree that is relevant to the field of web design/development and must be an Australian citizen.
  • Applications close on the 31st May every year.
  • For more information, visit the Future.Digital Scholarship website.

iCare Super Scholarship

  • iCare Super was established on 15 March 2012 by a group of SMSF specialists. Since its inception, it has become one of the major independent SMSF services providers in Australia.
  • The recipient will receive a $3,000 award.
  • The scholarship is available to students studying Accounting, Business or Finance.
  • Applications close 30 May each year and selection will be made by 30 June each year.
  • For more information visit the iCare Super (opens in a new window) website.

Museproject scholarship

  • In order to be considered for the Museproject scholarship, you need to write a 600 word essay about search engine optimisation or any other digital marketing specialty.
  • Museproject is offering a $1,000 scholarship.
  • Applications close 31st July each year.
  • For more information visit the Museproject website (opens in a new window).

Providior Student Grant

  • The Providior Scholarship was established to encourage and support Australian students who excel in business, finance or law and are passionate about pursuing a career in legal funding, with an emphasis on new product and new market development.
  • Value: $2,000
  • Close date: 31 December 2021
  • For more information, visit the Providior Student Grant website.

Real Futures Grant

  • Since Real Insurance was launched in Australia in 2005, their goal has been to protect the quality of people’s lives
  • The grant, valued at $5,000, is offered annually to one person studying in the following areas: Business, Finance, Medicine and Healthcare.
  • Applications for the 2021 grant are open until October 31, 2021.
  • For more information visit the Real Futures' website (opens in a new window)

Webjet Australia Student Grant

  • Since we’re always looking to provide the best service, prices and experiences for our customers, we want to nurture the next generation of talent to help us achieve our goals. That’s why we’re now offering the Webjet Australia Student Grant.
  • Applications for the 2020-21 grant are open until October 31st 2021.
  • To be eligible, you must be enrolled full-time in an accredited Australian Tertiary Education Institution in the penultimate or final year of study and be studying for an undergraduate certificate, diploma or degree in any of the following areas:
    • Business– including any business related courses from any Australian institution
    • IT – including any IT related courses such as Design & Animation, Computing Science and Games Development
  • Only citizens or permanent residents of Australia can apply.
  • You must have reached 18 years of age to enter.
  • For more information, visit the Webjet Australia website.

School of Humanities and Communication Arts

Adaptify's Digital Marketing Scholarship Program

  • Eligibility: Undergraduate students studying marketing, communication or design
  • Award value: $1,000
  • Applications close 31 December every year
  • Fore more information, visit Adaptify's Scholarship Program webpage

JB Fairfax Award for Rural & Regional Journalism and Communications

  • This national award gives students the chance to undertake three media internships including print and radio, along with a $10,000 scholarship to help ease the financial worry of higher education. This practical experience provides a launch pad to a career telling the stories from rural and regional Australia.
  • For more information, visit the following link http://www.rasnsw.com.au/foundation/scholarships/jbfairfaxaward/

MADE by the Opera House

  • Also known as the Multidisciplinary Australian Danish Exchange, MADE is an extra-curricular program offered to Australian and Danish students of architecture, engineering and design (in the built environment) in their 2nd year of study or above.
  • Each year, five students from a NSW university and five students from a Danish tertiary institution will participate in the program in Denmark and Australia respectively.
  • Each student is provided with the equivalent of AU$6,000 to cover international airfares, accommodation and living expenses during their visit.
  • For more information visit the MADE by Opera House website (opens in a new window).

School of Health Sciences

Choosi Futures Grant Program

  • Choosi is an insurance comparison service and we’re dedicated to helping Australians make better, more informed decisions when choosing an insurance policy.
  • This grant, valued at $5,000, is offered annually to one person studying in the following areas: Medicine, Health Sciences and Healthcare.
  • Applications are open until October 31, 2021.
  • For more information visit the Choosi website (opens in a new window)

Real Futures Grant

  • Since Real Insurance was launched in Australia in 2005, their goal has been to protect the quality of people’s lives
  • The grant, valued at $5,000, is offered annually to one person studying in the following areas: Business, Finance, Medicine and Healthcare.
  • Applications for the 2021 grant are open until October 31, 2021.
  • For more information visit the Real Futures' website (opens in a new window)

School of Science

Science and Innovation Awards

  • The Hon David Littleproud MP, Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, has launched the 2021 Award
  • The Science Awards encourage young scientists, researchers, innovators, farmers, fishers, foresters, extension officers, industry advisers and others actively engaged in the agriculture sector who have an original and innovative project that will contribute to the ongoing success and sustainability of Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries.
  • Applicants must be 18-35 years old
  • For more information and to apply, visit the Science Awards website.

Creative Biolabs Science Scholarship

  • Amount: $1,000
  • Application Deadline: 30 September, 2021
  • Student must be enrolled as a freshman, undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. student at an accredited college or university and major in a science-related field such as Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Molecular Biology.
  • For more information, visit  https://www.creative-biolabs.com/scholarship-program.html.

John Martyn Research Grant for the Conservation of Bushland

  • Applications for the John Martyn Research Grant for the Conservation of Bushland in Sydney are open.
  • A $2,500 one-off award is available.
  • Honours, masters and PhD students are encouraged to apply by 31 March 2020, with winners being announced 30 April 2020.
  • Your project must contribute to the knowledge that will assist the conservation of bushland in Sydney.
  • STEP is a community-based environmental organisation with members from Ku-ring-gai, Hornsby and surrounding suburbs. With the primary aim is to work for the conservation of bushland in northern Sydney.
  • For more information visit the STEP website (opens in a new window)

Real Futures Grant

  • Since Real Insurance was launched in Australia in 2005, their goal has been to protect the quality of people’s lives
  • The grant, valued at $5,000, is offered annually to one person studying in the following areas: Business, Finance, Medicine and Healthcare.
  • Applications for the 2021 grant are open until October 31, 2021.
  • For more information visit the Real Futures' website (opens in a new window)

RSPCA Pet Insurance Future Animal Carer's Grant

  • The RSPCA is Australia’s most recognised and best-loved animal welfare organisation.
  • The grant, valued at $5,000, is offered annually to one person studying in the following areas: Veterinary Medicine,Veterinary Science, Veterinary & Life Sciences, Animal Care, Veterinary Nursing, Animal Studies, Animal Sciences, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Technology and any other courses leading to similar careers as an animal carer or pet health specialist.
  • Applications for the 2020–2021 Grant are open until 31 October 2020.
  • For more information visit the RSPCA website (opens in a new window)

School of Medicine

BeMo Diversity Advocacy Scholarship

  • The BeMo Diversity Advocacy Scholarship has been designed by our team to alleviate some of the medical school application and tuition costs for your pre-medical and medical students.
  • The scholarship is recurring every Spring and fall, offering $5,000 to each awarded recipient.
  • The deadlines are May 31st and October 31st of each year.
  • For more information, visit the BeMo Diversity Advocacy Scholarship website.

Real Futures Grant

  • Since Real Insurance was launched in Australia in 2005, their goal has been to protect the quality of people’s lives
  • The grant, valued at $5,000, is offered annually to one person studying in the following areas: Business, Finance, Medicine and Healthcare.
  • Applications for the 2021 grant are open until October 31, 2021
  • For more information visit the Real Futures' website (opens in a new window)

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Nursing Scholarships

  • The Australian College of Nursing administers nursing and midwifery scholarships for the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
  • There are a range of scholarships available for nurses, midwives, midwifery and nursing students in Australia, ranging from $1,000 to $30,000.
  • For more information visit the Australian College of Nursing website (opens in a new window)

School of Psychology

Cyber Security Scholarships from SSL Trust

  • We at SSLTrust know that our future in a safe and secure IT world depends on students like you. Students who want to learn, test, modify and make computers, networks and the internet a safer and more secure world.
  • Each scholarships are awarded to first year students studying at University or College Campus. Our scholarship programs help to make a difference to these hard working and talented students by helping them cover some of the education costs.
  • To apply, applicants must be 18 years or older, enrolling in an Australian University or College Campus and a 1st year undergraduate or postgraduate student in the field of Cyber Security.
  • For more information, please visit the SSL Trust webpage.

King & Amy O’Malley Scholarships

  • For over 30 years, The King & Amy O’Malley Trust has awarded annual undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships for students applying for, or enrolled in, tertiary Home Economics or equivalent programs in Australia.
  • Scholarships are available for undergraduate and postgraudate students studying: Consumer Science, Family and Consumer Studies, Food and Nutrition, Teacher Education, Social work and Social Sciences.
  • For more information on scholarship opportunities, visit the King & Amy O’Malley webpage (opens in a new window)

School of Social Sciences

Cyber Security Scholarships from SSL Trust

  • We at SSLTrust know that our future in a safe and secure IT world depends on students like you. Students who want to learn, test, modify and make computers, networks and the internet a safer and more secure world.
  • Each scholarships are awarded to first year students studying at University or College Campus. Our scholarship programs help to make a difference to these hard working and talented students by helping them cover some of the education costs.
  • To apply, applicants must be 18 years or older, enrolling in an Australian University or College Campus and a 1st year undergraduate or postgraduate student in the field of Cyber Security.
  • For more information, please visit the SSL Trust webpage.

King & Amy O’Malley Scholarships

  • For over 30 years, The King & Amy O’Malley Trust has awarded annual undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships for students applying for, or enrolled in, tertiary Home Economics or equivalent programs in Australia.
  • Scholarships are available for undergraduate and postgraudate students studying: Consumer Science, Family and Consumer Studies, Food and Nutrition, Teacher Education, Social work and Social Sciences.
  • For more information on scholarship opportunities, visit the King & Amy O’Malley webpage (opens in a new window)

School of Education

NSW Department of Education Scholarship and Internship

  • Get paid while you study to become a teacher and be guaranteed a permanent teaching position in a NSW public school when you graduate.
  • For more information please visit the teach.nsw website (opens in a new window)

Youth Off the Streets National Scholarship Program

  • The National Scholarship Program celebrates the talents and strengths of young people in Australia who exhibit promise but lack the personal support networks and resources that will allow them to fulfil their potential.
  • A scholarship valued $6,000 is available yearly.
  • Nominations are invited from young people aged 16 to 21 inclusive with genuine talent, ability and determination in any education or training course.
  • For more information visit the Youth Off the Streets website (opens is a new window)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous Scholarships Portal

  • The Indigenous Scholarships Portal will help you find a list of schoalrships available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students of, or currently studying at, universities, TAFE or registered training organisations
  • For more information, visit the Indigenous Scholarships Portal website (opens in a new window)

Indigenous Allied Health Australia

  • Indigenous Allied Health Australia encourages all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are interested in a career in allied health to investigate the support options available to them.
  • For more information, visit the Indigenous Allied Health website (opens in a new window)

Australian Rotary Health- Indigenous Health Scholarships

  • The object of this program is to provide a scholarship, which can be used to assist Indigenous students with their day-to-day expenses while they undertake a course in a wide range of health related professions.
  • For further information, visit the Australian Rotary Health website (opens in a new window)

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