Explore scholarships
Our scholarships are designed to enhance your academic journey and support you while you study. You don’t need to be the highest performing student or experiencing financial hardship to be eligible; there are scholarships available for a variety of backgrounds and achievements.
Merit-based scholarships
Merit-based scholarships, such as the Curtin Excellence Scholarship and John Curtin Scholarships Program, consider your academic achievements and provide support towards achieving your professional goals.
Needs-based scholarship
Curtin’s needs-based scholarships, such as the Curtin STAR Scholarship and the Harry Perkins Memorial Scholarship, consider your personal circumstances that may affect your ability to study and provide support with course expenses or relocation costs.
Indigenous scholarships
Explore scholarships specially tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, with options based on academic excellence and financial needs.
Research scholarships
Embark on your higher degree by research (HDR) journey with confidence. Scholarships provide living stipends, tuition fee offsets and more.
Future students scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships to support your undergraduate study, including funding towards course fees, study expenses and relocation costs.
International student scholarships
Explore our range of scholarships available to students studying in Australia on a student visa.
2026 Future Student scholarships
Scholarships offer financial and academic support, connecting you with opportunities to help you thrive at university and achieve your academic and career aspirations. View the digital brochure to see which scholarships are available.
Applying for a scholarship
Read our scholarship application information to gain valuable insights into the application process and maximise your chances of securing a scholarship.
Prestigious scholarships
Study at universities including Cambridge, Oxford or Harvard. These scholarships recognise your achievements, leadership qualities and dedication to making a positive impact.
Benefit from a range of scholarships
$7 million+
in scholarships allocated each year.
600+ students
receive our scholarships and grants annually.
1,000+ scholarships
available to students from all over the world.
Scholarship email alerts
Sign up to get alerts when scholarship applications open. You’ll receive a reminder email one week before they close.
Scholarship email alerts
Sign up to get alerts when scholarship applications open. You’ll receive a reminder email one week before they close.
Student stories
Scholarship sponsors
Thank you to our donors and sponsors for your generous support, which transforms the lives of Curtin students through scholarships.