Indigenous Education Costs Scholarship (UTS)

Indigenous Education Costs Scholarship (UTS)

This scholarship provides Indigenous students with financial assistance towards their education costs to support their academic success.

Quick Information

InstitutionUTS
TypeScholarship
LocationNSW, Australia
DeadlineJanuary 01, 2026

Overview

None

Eligibility

You must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent

Requirements

To be eligible for the scholarship an applicant must: Be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and provide either: a Confirmation of Aboriginality from a Local Aboriginal Land Council or other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation; or a UTS Statutory Declaration form accompanied by two written references from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people from the applicant’s community who can confirm their identity and are not an immediate family member; and Be intending to enrol, or currently enrolled, in an eligible course, which includes: an undergraduate award course; or a postgraduate award course; or the Jumbunna Unistart program; and Not be in receipt of other Commonwealth funding which may make them ineligible for this scholarship.

Benefits

The scholarship provides financial assistance towards education costs. While the exact amount and terms can vary, the aim is to support the recipient's academic expenses to facilitate their success at UTS.

How to Apply

To apply please complete the online Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) Equity Scholarship application form and therein demonstrate financial disadvantage through: Receiving a means-tested Commonwealth income support payment; or Providing comprehensive information demonstrating exceptional financial hardship. Alternatively, students can arrange a financial assessment with the UTS Financial Assistance Service to evidence financial disadvantage. Follow the link below to apply

Apply Here: https://banksia.aurorafoundation.com.au/

Torres Strait Islander people from the applicant’s community who can confirm their identity and are not an immediate family member; and Be intending to enrol, or currently enrolled, in an eligible course, which includes: an undergraduate award course; or a postgraduate award course; or the Jumbunna Unistart program; and Not be in receipt of other Commonwealth funding which may make them ineligible for this scholarship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can qualify for this scholarship
You must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and provide either: a Confirmation of Aboriginality from a Local Aboriginal Land Council or other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation