Indigenous Pathways

Secondary Scholarships 2025 

MADALAH provides opportunities for Indigenous students from remote and regional communities to attend Western Australia’s leading boarding schools and universities from around Australia. 

If you are interested, check out the opportunities HERE. 

UWA Year 12 Leadership Seminar – April school holidays

This seminar is a five-day residential camp, introduces to various courses in which they are interested. Sports Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Arts, Architecture, Psychology and Engineering have been some of the courses that have been explored in Year 12 Seminars. 

Information on applying for university, enrolment, scholarships and support from the School of Indigenous Studies and Student Services is discussed on an individual and group basis. Travel and accommodation costs are covered.

Find details HERE. 

UWA Year 10 & 11 Science, Health & Engineering Camp – July school holidays

This year both Year 10 & 11 students who are interested in any area of science are invited to attend. They will explore options in all areas of science, engineering, technology and health. Find details HERE.

Curtin Early February Applications Open for Mining and the Lands free residential program for girls.

Curtin University and Ashanti Gold Australia have partnered to bring a unique opportunity to WA Indigenous high school girls.

Mining and the Lands is a five-day residential camp in April, for students to experience what it’s like to study and work in the mining industry in WA. 

Students tour operational mine sites in the Southwest where they will meet mining industry leaders and visit Curtin University to participate in hands-on workshops and meet lecturers and students. The program targets female students in Year 9, 10, 11 and 12.

The camp is free with all travel, meals and accommodation provided thanks to the support of Anglo Gold Ashanti and Curtin University.

For information register HERE.

Curtin Indigenous Australian Engineering School

The Indigenous Australian Engineering School (IAES) is a week-long residential camp introducing students to engineering studies and careers. Students will do site visits, meet industry representatives and participate in educational activities. The program targets Indigenous students in Year 9, 10, 11 and 12 with an interest and aptitude towards engineering, science and mathematics.

The program is run 8 – 14 July. 

Students will have an experience they will never forget, make connections with industry engineers for the future and forge relationships with other like-minded students from across Australia to become part of the IAES community. Find information HERE.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander School Leavers kit

A School Leavers Information Kit specifically designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school leavers has been developed. You can find a copy HERE. 

Tailored Assistance Employment Grants 

Tailored Assistance Employment grants are available to provide funding support to connect working age Indigenous Australians with real and sustainable jobs, as well as assisting Indigenous school students to transition from education into sustainable employment.

Schools and RTOs that would like more information should contact info@naen.com.au.

Aboriginal Youth Services list - Perth

Knowing what services are available to support our work is tricky. The Department of Health has put this list together. 

It includes projects including:

Australian Indigenous Education Foundation Scholarships

Australian Indigenous Education Foundation provides funds for Indigenous students to attend boarding school or university. 

To find out more about the scholarships go HERE.

These are the participating school in Western Australia

Big Picture Program at Northam High School

Molly West is a great role model and ambassador for the Big Picture Program at Northam High School. She is remarkable. 

She gives lots of examples of how she worked with the program to achieve her success. The examples she gives could be adopted by others. Check her out.