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Scholarships

Whether it’s financial support, relocation assistance, or recognition for your academic achievements – get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships.

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.

Prestigious scholarships

Prestigious scholarships

Study at universities including Cambridge, Oxford or Harvard. These scholarships recognise your achievements, leadership qualities and dedication to making a positive impact.

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.

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.

Scholarship email alerts

Student stories

Scholarship sponsors

Thank you to our donors and sponsors for your generous support, which transforms the lives of Curtin students through scholarships.

Frequently asked questions