1. Applications for 2026 Lowitja Institute Health and Wellbeing Scholarships are now open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and early career researchers across three streams:
- Certificate IV Health and Wellbeing Scholarships
- Postgraduate Health and Wellbeing Scholarships
- Higher Degree Research (HDR) Top-Up Health and Wellbeing Scholarships
These scholarships contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership of health by providing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to develop skills in their chosen area of study. Applications close on 15 October.
Apply here.
2. AUSLARC Scholarships are now open! AUSLARC is led by Sexual and Reproductive Australia (SRHA) in partnership with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
This initiative received grant funding from the Australian Government. It includes a national evaluation framework to support long-term impact and sustainability. Fully funded long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) training and support for eligible health professionals.
For more information or to register your interest head to AUSLARC Scholarships.
3. Scholarship Opportunity for NSW Nurses & Midwives
Lyn Gardner scholarship applications are open to registered nurses or midwives in NSW who have at least one year’s work experience in Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) nursing or a related field.
The full course overview can be found here.
4. NSW Health Fully Funded Masters of Genetic Counselling
This is an amazing opportunity for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student to study the University of Technology Sydney Master of Genetic Counselling in 2026. Scholarship includes full tuition fees and living stipend, and academic cultural mentorship with UTS Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research. The scholarship is open to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student who is accepted to study the UTS Master of Genetic Counselling in 2026. Preference will be given to someone with connection to country in NSW.
UTS are hosting Information session – 8 October 2025 4.00–5.00pm AEDT – Master of Genetic Counselling Indigenous Scholarship Info Session
