Scholarships for 2026

Narrm Scholarship Program
This scholarship provides financial, wellbeing, academic and career support to eligible Access Melbourne students. As a Narrm Scholar, students receive financial assistance, as well as get to participate in an enrichment program that includes academic, career and wellbeing support, so they can thrive at university and beyond.To be eligible to be considered for the Narrm Scholarship, students must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a holder of an Australian permanent visa and completed Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia. Students who have applied for Access Melbourne through VTAC (SEAS) will automatically be considered for a Narrm Scholarship. Find out more at Narrm Scholarship Program.
Women of STEM Scholarships 2026
Scholarships for women aged 18 - 20, who are commencing an applicable** STEM related degree in 2026.
These scholarships are to -
- INSPIRE high school girls to select subjects in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics
- GROW future university educational opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering and math.
- PROMOTE advanced STEM professional and management careers and celebrate the STEM career achievements of Australian women and make a social impact.
- PROVIDE financial support for women from diverse backgrounds, independent of any political, economic, religious or social framework.
For the purposes of this scholarship, the scope of STEM is defined as Australian University degrees within the following discipline categories:
- SCIENCE: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science
- TECHNOLOGY: Computer Science, Information Technology, and Software Disciplines
- ENGINEERING: Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Civil and Robotic Engineering
- MATHEMATICS: Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics
Awardees receive financial grants of $5,000 per year for the life of their degree (maximum of 5 years).
Applications for 2026 Women of STEM Scholarships open on Thursday 18 December 2025 and close on Friday 6 February 2026.
**please check eligibility on the website to ensure that the
degree you are undertaking qualifies for the Women of STEM scholarship program.
To find out more, and to apply, visit Women of STEM.


