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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.

Curtin Excellence Scholarship

The Excellence scholarship offers support ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 in value to current high school leavers who receive an ATAR of 96 and above.

Curtin STAR Scholarship

A cash payment ranging between $500 and $1,500 per semester, running the expected duration of your undergraduate degree. Awarded on a need basis.

Harry Perkins Memorial Scholarship

A $2,000 per-semester payment – awarded on a need basis – for undergraduate students relocating to Perth from a regional or remote area to study.

Indigenous scholarships

Explore scholarships specially tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students – with options based on academic achievement and financial needs. 

International student scholarships

Explore our range of scholarships available to students studying in Australia on a student visa.

John Curtin Scholarship Program (JCSP)

This program includes the John Curtin Undergraduate Scholarship and Julia Gillard Women in Leadership Scholarship and provides course fee coverage, international study and an annual $2,000 payment.

2027 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. Search the catalogue to see which scholarships are available.

View 2027 Future Student scholarships

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

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

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