Bendigo Bank Indigenous Scholarship Program

Bendigo Bank are committed to supporting young indigenous Australians. Each year we award scholarships to first year tertiary students. You need to be studying at an Australian university, college or TAFE campus for the first time.

Scholarship details

Value: $10,000 approx. total

Duration: 2 Years

Application dates

Closed

Open: 01/12/2023
Close: 31/01/2024

Options


This scholarship is for:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants

Areas of study:

  • Any Area of Study

At Institution:

Any in Australia

Study level:

  • Undergraduate
  • VET courses
  • Enabling foundation and preparatory courses

Study Load:

  • Full Time

Location:

  • WA
  • ACT
  • NSW
  • NT
  • SA
  • QLD
  • TAS
  • VIC

Eligibility Criteria

This scholarship is for students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander;
It is for first-year students studying at an Australian university or TAFE;
You need to study full-time in an approved Australian course;
You need to reside in Australia while undertaking your studies;
You can be a recent school leaver or a mature age student looking to study in the year of application.

How to Apply

Visit the Bendigo Bank scholarships page for information on how to apply.

Further Information

Fast facts:
Accommodation? Yes, it’s covered. This scholarship supports accommodation costs, reducing the financial burden of paying rent;
Study resources? Books and computers are a must for you to get through your studies, so it makes sense for these must-have items to be covered;
Course fee? Yes, this scholarship can be used to cover course fees;
Deferring? Scholarship funds cannot be put on lay-by so if you’re planning a gap year you’ll have to wait to apply;
Mature age? Yes, this scholarship is also open to mature age students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander looking to study at university or TAFE in 2021;
Started another course? This scholarship is for first time tertiary students only;
Work part-time? The study and work life balance can be quite a juggle and we know that part-time work is essential to get by, provided you’re studying full-time this scholarship is for you.