2026 CSIRO Indigenous STEM Scholarship ata James Cook University

This scholarship is also an opportunity to engage with the CSIRO and build a relationship and pathway into a career in the Sciences. The successful recipients may also be considered for a graduate position with the CSIRO and work opportunities at a CSIRO facility, which would be arranged directly with the donor and outside of the scholarship.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 16, 2026
• Value$10,000 per year
• Study Level
• SponsorJames Cook University
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyJames Cook University
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

• If you are a successful applicant of this scholarship, you will receive $10,000 per year for the duration of your degree.

Requirements

• An Australian citizen or Australian permanent residents: and
• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in descent; and
• Enrolled full-time (minimum 9 credit points) per study period: and
• Enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), Students studying medical sciences and healthcare sciences degrees may apply, but need to demonstrate how their studies relate to CSIRO research areas.
• Studying internally at the Cairns, Nguma-bada or Bebegu Yumba Townsville campus.

Selection Process

The Selection Committee shall, in the exercise of its absolute discretion, afford consideration to the following criteria:

• Passion for STEM and future impact (40%).
• Academic history, pathways, progress and participation (40%)
• Demonstrated commitment to studies (20%)

Application Documents

Applicants wanting to apply for this scholarship must attach the following documents to their application form.

Applications submitted without the relevant documentation will not be considered.

The applicant authorises the Selection Committee to verify any information provided by the applicant.

• If commencing student: Copy of ATAR and high school transcript;
• If current student: JCU academic transcript;
• A short-written application addressing:
• What drives your passion for pursuing a STEM career.
• How you envision making a positive impact in your chosen STEM field as well as your Indigenous community in the future.
• Your long-term goals, aspirations, and any relevant experiences that have shaped your decision to pursue a STEM career.

Application Deadline

January 16, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to James Cook University on www.jcu.edu.au to apply

For more information, kindly visit James Cook University scholarship webpage.