ACU Indigenous Code and Data Scholarship 2026

The scholarship reflects ACU’s commitment to supporting the next generation of innovators. This scholarship supports Indigenous students who are passionate about creating impact through innovation, leadership, and knowledge. It empowers recipients to pursue STEM qualifications that can drive positive change in their communities and beyond.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 26, 2025
• Value$3,000
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorAustralian Catholic University (ACU)
• School to studyAustralian Catholic University (ACU)
• Course to studyComputer & Information sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics, Pharmacy & Biomedical sciences , Computer Science , Data Science
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

• This scholarship is valued at $3,000, to be paid in one lump sum
• There are up to five scholarships available.

Requirements

• Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students (Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required)
• Study load: full-time enrolment in Semester 1, 2026
• Course: Bachelor of Computer Science/Master of Data Science 
• Campus: North Sydney 
• Financial hardship and/or hardships or barriers faced in accessing higher education
• Commitment to community service
• Applicants cannot be in receipt of the NextGen Women in STEM Pathways Scholarship

Selection Process

The recipients will be selected by the ACU Scholarships Office in consultation with the Office of the Provost.

Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:

• Written statement
• Demonstrated financial need and/or demonstrated hardships or barriers faced in accessing higher education.
• Evidence supporting the responses to application questions.

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit Australian Catholic University scholarship webpage.