Fund a post-graduate scholarship

By donating you are making a genuine contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers and their communities.

Lowitja Institute scholarships aim to support the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers. Our scholarships contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership of health research by providing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to develop skills in areas relevant to meaningful health research.

Over Lowitja Institute’s history, we have funded more than 160 students through our scholarship programs. These talented scholars have undertaken PhDs, Masters by research and coursework, certificate courses and cadetships. For information on some of our current and past scholarship recipients visit our scholar profiles page.

Donate $10,000  
​​​​​​​Fund a scholarship for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researcher to complete a Master qualification. 

Donate $20,000  
Contribute towards an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researcher to complete a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). 

Donate $40,000  
Contribute towards an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researcher to complete a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). This includes a stipend of $30,000 and $10,000 for travel.  

Or an amount of your choice to contribute towards a post-graduate scholarship for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander researcher.

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