External Scholarships
Please note that the below listed scholarships are offered by companies and organisations outside of the University of New England. The Student Scholarships team does not accept applications and are not responsible for the selection or distribution of these scholarships.
Full-time and part-time tertiary students currently enrolled in and have completed one year of study in a course at a recognised Australian tertiary institution or higher education provider. Female students in Australia currently studying IT-related degrees including Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, and related IT qualifications. Submit an article, blog post, video or audio report of up to 600 words on a topic of your choice. Your piece may have been broadcast or published before. Moving from a regional or remote area for tertiary study Starting tertiary study in the year after finishing year 12 or equivalent.Open to all students
Scholarship Who can apply? Amount Application Closing Date Marketing One SEO Scholarship All students $2,000 800-word essay, 3 minute video 14th October annually The Smooth Movers Scholarship All students $1,000 900-word essay and 2 minute video 30th November annually Jade Finance 2026 Academic Scholarship $5,000 Written responses to selection criteria
Jade Finance Scholarship | Apply Now1 November 2026 Scholarship Who can apply? Amount Application Closing Date NSW Health Scholarships
Students of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health
Various
Online application
Various
NSW Health Education & Training Scholarships
Students of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health
Various
Online application
Various
Dr Eddy Dona Plastic Surgeon Scholarship Medical Students that have completed their first year of study $5,000 Submit application by email to info@drdona.com.au 27th March 2027 Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering Women or non-binary students in STEM degree or postgraduate degree courses A Scholarship, Access to skill building workshops, access to peer mentoring and networking events, access to 24/7 wellbeing and psychosocial support. Online application 31st August 2026 Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM Women or non-binary students in STEM degree or postgraduate degree courses. A Scholarship, Access to skill building workshops, access to peer mentoring and networking events, access to 24/7 wellbeing and psychosocial support. Online application 31st August 2026 NSW Rural Doctors Network Scholarships
Medical students
Various
Various
Various
NSW Health Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships
Undergraduate or postgraduate students of Nursing or Midwifery
Various
Various
Various
Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) Scholarships and Awards
Various
Various
Various
Various MDT Design Undergraduate students seeking a degree in design, jewellery design, jewellery manufacturing and visual arts $3,000 Submit your application via email to: kosta@mdtdesign.com.au Midnight November 30th 2026 BizCover Women in IT Scholarship One off payment of $5,000 and the opportunity to work for BizCover in a 3-month paid work placement program In 1000 words, describe an IT-related project you have previously been involved in, or wish to pursue after study.
Apply here11:59PM, Sunday 28 February 202 Australian Seniors Aged Care Futures Grant Domestic undergraduate students enrolled full time in : Bachelor of Nursing (with aged care clinical placements ), Aged Care Nursing
(Graduate programs), Aged Care, Dementia Care, Disabilities Care, Related aged carer careers.The Australian Seniors Aged Care Futures Grant is a $5,000 scholarship designed to support Australian students pursuing careers in aged care and related fields. October 1, 2026 JB Fairfax Award for Rural & Regional Journalism and Communications Students in any undergraduate or postgraduate course of relevance $12,500 Scholarship plus internship 16th August 2026 Applicants for the scholarships in this section must identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
Scholarship Who can apply? Amount Application Closing Date Advance Plants Environmental Science Indigenous Scholarship Indigenous students of Environmental Science or Sustainability $1,500 + work experience opportunity 500-word essay 1st August annually Kadadjiny Indigenous Scholarship Indigenous students $3,500 Online application, interview 31st March and 31st August annually Teachers of STEM Initiative Scholarship Indigenous women studying STEM teaching qualifications up to $30,000 Online application on-going; assessed twice a year Scholarship Who can apply? Amount Application Closing Date Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust Scholarships and
Long Tan BursaryChild, stepchild, foster child or Grandchild of Australian ex-serving veterans $4,000 to $6,000 From 18 August 2025 online application form
2027 Applications open 18 August 2026Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships Identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Australian Citizen or permanent resident.
18 to 27 years of age and
Full time studentsVarious View Selection criteria at the website.
Application is online via the website submission link.2025 Applications for 2026 closed
2027 Applications open 1 July 2026Relocation Scholarship Students who receive Youth Allowance or Abstudy up to $5,590 via Services Australia on-going Tertiary Access Payment $3,000 or $5,000 depending on where your family home is located Online application on-going Graduate Women NSW Scholarships Women students - various Various Various Various Women enrolled as a research masters or research doctoral degree student at The University of Sydney, or have a first degree or masters from the University of Sydney and be enrolled for a doctorate at another university listed on the Australian Universities’ list with campuses in NSW or ACT. Two awards of up to $8,00 each Apply here 30th April 2026 Stanford Advanced Materials College Scholarship Open to high school students, two-year community college students, four-year university students, and graduate students worldwide. Submitted work must focus on the application of chemical materials in the medical industry. $1000 Scholarship and showcase on SAM Website & Industry Exposure Apply here 1st September 2026 Joan Bielski AO Memorial Scholarship The Joan Bielski AO Memorial Scholarship is awarded every three years by the Education Trust of Graduate Women NSW Inc. It supports a mature woman (aged 35+) attending university in NSW or the ACT for the first time, who can demonstrate financial hardship. The scholarship is valued at up to $6,000 p.a. Apply here 31 July 2026
