Indigenous Student scholarships

Updated: about 19 hours ago

Scholarship details

At Torrens University, we deeply understand the unique challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in accessing higher education. The First Nations Tuition scholarships offer significant fee reductions to help you cover the costs of select diploma and higher-level courses.


Eligibility criteria

Eligibility is determined by the following criteria:

  • Identification as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, with confirmation of Aboriginality.
  • Absence of any other financial scholarship support.
  • Maintenance of satisfactory academic performance for duration of course.

How to apply
  • Please fill out the form below with your contact details.
  • You will receive the confirmation email post the form submission. If you have not received it, please check your spam folder or contact us for further assistance.
  • After receiving a confirmation email, you will receive a call from our Future Student Advisor within the next business day. During this call, they will verify your application status:
    • If you haven't applied for the course yet, you will be guided on how to complete the course application process.
    • If you have already applied for the course, after the call you will receive an email with the link to the scholarship application form.
  • Please fill out the scholarship application form. To apply for the First Nations Tuition Scholarship, you must address the following questions in the form:
  • Do you come from a regional or remote area?
  • Are you currently benefiting from any other scholarships?
  • Could a long-term medical condition or disability affect your ability to study?
  • After submitting the scholarship application form, you will receive a confirmation email acknowledging the receipt of your application. If you don't receive this email within 24 hours, please check your spam folder or contact us for further assistance.
  • The Future Student Advisor will review your scholarship application, and you can expect to receive the results within 3 business days. You will be notified via email, so please ensure your email address is correct.

  • Terms and conditions

    To be eligible for any scholarship, applicants must meet the entry requirements of the course. Terms and conditions apply. See the application form for full details. Scholarships are awarded for the specific intake of study and cannot be transferred to a new start date. For further information about how to apply, please contact a Future Student Advisor .



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