Bendigo Bank Indigenous Scholarship Program

Bendigo Bank Indigenous Scholarship Program

This program aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that are experiencing challenging circumstances. If you demonstrate a passion for local leadership, and have a desire to support your community through future study, this is for you.

What else do I need to know?

Let’s get started by taking a look at the things you need to know now.

• This scholarship is for students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander;
• It is for first-year students in 2025 studying at an Australian university or TAFE;
• You need to study full-time in 2025 in an approved Australian course;
• You can demonstrate challenging circumstances hindering your ability to undertake further study;
• You have a passion and commitment to community;
• You need to reside in Australia while undertaking your studies;
• You can be a recent school leaver or a mature age student.

Applications are encouraged from people living with a disability and those who identify as LGBTQA+.

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.
• How much?
  • For University the scholarship award value is $6,500 per year for a maximum of 2 years/or for the duration of the successful recipient’s course (up to a maximum of 2 years, whichever is the lesser), subject to the criteria set out below and satisfactory academic performance in the first year of study.
  • For TAFE the scholarship award value is $5,000 per year for 2 years.
• 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.
• 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.

Need more info?

For further information or assistance please call 1300 304 541.