Business Merit Scholarships for Indigenous Postgraduate Students Commencing Term 1, 2026

PGCE1030
Closed
Criteria
Indigenous -
Education Level
Postgrad
Minimum Value
$10,000
available for Duration of program (minimum)
Residency
Aus Citizen
Opens
27/11/2025
Closes
16/01/2026

Outline

The Indigenous General Merit Scholarships for Postgraduate Students Commencing Term 1, 2025 aims to encourage and assist Indigenous Australian students to undertake study at UNSW.

You must submit an application to be considered for the following scholarships.
More scholarships may be added to this list progressively.

Scholarship Value and Duration Eligibility
UNSW Indigenous Postgraduate Business Scholarship (PGCE1015)

$10,000 per annum for the minimum duration of program

  • Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander only).
  • Be commencing postgraduate coursework studies in any degree program offered by UNSW Business School. Students commencing an AGSM MBA program are permitted.

Selection

Applicants will be assessed on the basis of :
  • Academic Merit
  • Leadership skills (school, workplace and/or community)
  • Extra-curricular activities (sporting, cultural activities, volunteer/work experience)
  • Aptitude and commitment to studies in the areas of specialisation

  • Additional selection criteria for Emeritus Professor Richard Henry AM & Dr Rachel Oberon Indigenous Advantage MBA (Social Impact) Scholarship (PGCE1013)
  • Aptitude and commitment to supporting, developing and contributing to better social outcomes in the business, public and/or social purpose sectors

You must provide evidence supporting the above criteria in your online application. Please refer to the Scholarship Application Supporting Documents for a detailed list of examples.

Unanswered application questions or claims without supporting documentation will not be assessed. Late applications/supporting documentation will not be accepted. Activities and achievements recorded more than 3 year ago will not be considered in your application assessment.


Other Postgraduate Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Application Requirements
The Faculty of Law & Justice Juris Doctor Scholarship for Indigenous Students (PGCE1007) Separate application required


While Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity is unique and sacred to every person, UNSW scholarships for Indigenous students will require proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and heritage. If you have not already provided proof of identity and heritage to Nura Gili, any Indigenous specific scholarship offer made by UNSW Scholarships will be conditional upon receipt of proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage to Nura Gili as outlined on the Nura Gili website. For more information, please visit: Indigenous Confirmation Declaration.