06/10/2026
⭐ Aurora is excited to announce that applications for the 2027 Charlie Perkins Scholarship and the Roberta Sykes Scholarship are now open until 29 January 2027!
Hear from 2026 Charlie Perkins Scholar, Emma King proud Gurindji woman, on what being awarded a Charlie Perkins Scholarship means to her.
“Being a Charlie Perkins scholar to me really means carrying my people with me through my journey and the work that I want to do. It's been really interesting being from the Northern Territory, which is where Charlie Perkins was from. He was always such an inspiration for me in his academic journey. And so, I really feel a profound sense of responsibility in carrying his name forward.”
Charlie Perkins Scholarship
The Charlie Perkins Scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge. Recipients are selected for their potential to become leaders in their field and community. The Scholarship will cover up to three years of full-time university and college tuition fees, return international travel costs, and an annual stipend for living expenses.
Roberta Sykes Scholarship
The Roberta Sykes Scholarship offers funding to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake postgraduate study at recognised overseas universities. Recipients are selected for their commitment to giving back to community upon their return to Australia. The Scholarship will provide up to $75,000 for full-time university fees, international travel costs, and living expenses.
If interested, apply directly through Aurora's Indigenous Scholarship Portal via the link below.
https://banksia.aurorafoundation.com.au/Scholarship-Search/ =4ac1bbe8-8406-4c28-9199-1680dbf90100&msdynmkt_prefill=mktprffd7bf4d94eed4dd1bd2d49591b67afedeoprf
Please don't hesitate to contact the Aurora Scholarships team at [email protected] for further information and support.
