Bond University Indigenous Scholarship

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen.
• Provide evidence of Confirmation of Indigenous Heritage (see information on what evidence is required in application details below).
• Meet the standard entry requirements for your chosen program of study.
   

NOTES:

1. Eligible students commencing a Bond University College Diploma then transitioning to an undergraduate degree will receive a 50% tuition fee for up to 320 credit points. On completion of the diploma the balance of the scholarship will automatically be extended to the degree, once you move into undergraduate studies.
2. Students already enrolled in a Bond University diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate program are not eligible to apply for their current admitted program however are encouraged to apply when progressing to further studies at a higher level.
3. With the exception of Note 1. above, where a student completes their admitted program, any unexpended credit points are not permitted to be transferred to another program.
4. Students applying for the following courses not eligible for the Indigenous Scholarship:
   - Diploma Preparation Program
   - Bachelor of Medical Studies
   - Doctor of Medicine
   - All higher degree research
    

If you meet the eligibility criteria for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply by following the below steps:

1. Complete the Bond University Study Application Form to lodge your application for your chosen program. Learn more about this process. 
2. Complete the Bond University Scholarship Application Form. Simply use the same log-in details as used for your study application and enter 'scholarship' in the keyword field on the 'Start an Application' tab.  

You must complete and submit your scholarship application before the application closing date as no late scholarship applications will be considered!  

Yes! As an Indigenous Scholarship applicant, you will be required to submit the following documents as part of your online scholarship application form, and must be submitted before the application deadline:

• Evidence of your leadership, initiative, and service to your school and/or community. It is a COMPULSORY component of your application to use our Summary of Achievements template to present this evidence. You will need to complete all sections of the template provided and upload it as one Word or PDF document, to your scholarship application. Your application CANNOT be considered if you provide your evidence in any other form, such as a personal CV or resume. 
• A school reference. If you are currently completing Year 12, as part of your application you will be asked to provide your career advisor's details; please have these on hand. We will follow up with them directly to request a reference. 
• Confirmation of Indigenous Heritage. The Bond Confirmation of Indigenous Heritage (CIH) coversheet must be completed and submitted along with one of the following listed documents. Only completed documentation will be accepted. Please provide certified copies, Bond University will not accept responsibility for any originals submitted.
  • Option 1 - Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage document provided by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community organisation with a common seal stamp of certification OR
  • Option 2 - Copy of your parent’s Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage document and a copy of your birth certificate showing your relationship to your parent OR
  • Option 3 - A Statutory Declaration declaring your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage with either: (choose at least one)
    1.   A letter from an Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander Community Education Counsellor or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker from the school they attended (with contact details provided);
    2.   Evidence of previous acceptance of the student’s Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander descent from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support centre at another university or TAFE institution, on the organisation’s letterhead;
    3.   A letter or other evidence from a Native Title Prescribed Bodies Corporate or Aboriginal Land Trust, registered with the National Native Title Tribunal confirming they are a Land Trustee or native title holder;
    4.   A letter signed by an elected Councillor from a community within the Torres Strait Island Regional Council local government area, on the organisation’s letterhead;
    5.   A letter signed by an executive leader (e.g. CEO) or board member of an incorporated Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community organisation, on the organisation’s letterhead; or
    6.   A letter from an executive leader (e.g. CEO) or board member at Link Up QLD or another Indigenous Australian family reunification service, on the organisation’s letterhead.

• A short video statement. In this video you should explain why you want to pursue your future career by enrolling in a Bond degree. We want you to tell us about yourself, your interests and your ambitions, and demonstrate your cultural and community contributions, and commitment to creating positive change. 
  •    Your video must be uploaded to YouTube as an unlisted video (this ensures it is kept private).
  •    It is important to make sure you provide the correct video URL as we will not follow-up with any videos that are not working.
  •    Your video must be in English.
  •    It must be no longer than 3 minutes.
  •    You must ensure that you can be seen and heard clearly in the video.
  •    Your video must be suitable for public viewing, cannot include copyright material, and must not contain illegal or obscene content such as adult themes, violence, drug use, coarse language, or nudity.
   

  For further assistance pertaining to these requirements, please contact Alexis (Lexie) McGourty – Head, First Nations Student Success – amcgourt@bond.edu.au.

Yes! We encourage you to apply for as many scholarships as you are eligible for. This should all be done in the one scholarship application form. You will only be considered for the scholarships you have applied for so ensure you have included them all in your application before you submit it!

If you are applying for more than one scholarship with different application closing dates, it is important to submit your scholarship application form by the earliest scholarship closing date. 

Applications for 2026 entry open on Thursday, 1 May, 2025 and close on Thursday, 28 August, 2025.

Please note, if you are applying for scholarships with different closing dates, you must submit your full scholarship application by the earliest closing date.