Scholarships
PKUC Scholarships – Currently Closed!
Scholarships are an important part of the Pilbara Kimberley University Centres (PKUC) commitment to rewarding academic excellence, supporting research, and enabling students from all backgrounds to realise their potential.
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
You must be residing in the Pilbara or Kimberley and be registered with the PKUC to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the online enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form to be eligible. Students can apply for multiple scholarships using a single application form by selecting the scholarships relevant to them.
Thank you to the following Sponsors (please click on each title to open the scholarship):
Our Scholarships (currently closed)
Bennco Engineering provides $1,000 to support a student registered with PKUC residing in the towns of Tom Price or Paraburdoo, enrolled in a University course in any field of study.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $1,000 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 1 | Payment | $1,000 upon awarding of scholarship and confirmation of enrolment |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Must be a resident of the towns of Tom Price or Paraburdoo – Enrolled with a University in any field of study – Registered student with PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe why you have chosen this field of study, your education and career goals and how scholarship funding will assist you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form.
BCI Minerals provides four (4) scholarships valued at $1,000 to support students registered with PKUC residing in the City of Karratha or the town of Onslow, who have completed secondary school in the past 24 months.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16th March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $1,000 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 4 | Payment | $1,000 upon confirming good standing |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Must be a resident within the City of Karratha or the town of Onslow – Completed secondary school in the past 24 months – Currently studying a tertiary course in any field with a university (including university enabling courses) – Registered student with PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | In 750 words or less, describe why you have chosen this field of study, your education and career goals and how scholarship funding will assist you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form to be eligible.
BCI Minerals provides four (4) scholarships valued at $1,000 to support students registered with PKUC residing in the City of Karratha or the town of Onslow who are undertaking studies in the field of Allied Health or Nursing.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $1,000 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 4 | Payment | $1000 upon confirmation of good standing |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Must be a resident within the City of Karratha or the town of Onslow – Currently must be studying a university course in Allied Health or Nursing – Registered student with PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form to be eligible.
Broome International Airport will provide two (2) scholarships valued at $1,000 each to support students who are registered with PKUC, residing in the Kimberley, and enrolled in a tertiary course in the field of Business or Tourism.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $1,000 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 2 | Payment | One (1) payment of $1000 following census date and upon confirmation of good academic standing, or as approved by PKUC. |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Studying a tertiary course in the field of Business or Tourism – Must be a resident within the Kimberley – Registered student with PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form.
CQUniversity provides five (5) scholarships valued at $2,000 to support Pilbara or Kimberley students studying Nursing.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $2,000 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 5 | Payment | – $1,000 upon awarding of scholarship – $1,000 after census date and confirming good standing |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Must reside in the Pilbara or Kimberley – Registered student with PKUC – Must be a Bachelor of Nursing Student enrolled with CQUniversity | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application: 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form and confirm your registration in the application process.
City of Karratha provides $2,500 to support a student registered with PKUC residing in the City of Karratha who can prove Academic Excellence in their chosen course.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $2,500 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 1 | Payment | – $1,250 upon awarding of scholarship and confirmation of enrolment – $1,250 upon provision of final grades and confirming good standing |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Must be a resident within the City of Karratha – Provide evidence to support academic excellence in your chosen course – Registered student with PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe why you have chosen this field of study, your education and career goals and how scholarship funding will assist you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form.
The following scholarships have been sponsored by:
– Divina D’Anna MLA, Member for Kimberley
– Kevin Michel MLA , Member for Pilbara
– Hon.Neil Thomson MLC, Shadow Minister for Planning and Lands; Aboriginal Affairs; Seniors, Member of the Legislative Council
– Mighty Orchid Services
Four (4) x $500 scholarships to support Pilbara or Kimberley resident students, registered with PKUC and studying at university. Scholarships funds can be used for enrollment costs or travel for study placements and will be awarded as follows:
– Kimberley Students only, sponsored by Divina D’Anna MLA Member for Kimberley
– Pilbara Students only, sponsored by Kevin Michel MLA Member for Pilbara
– Broome Students only, sponsored by Hon. Neil Thomson MLC, Shadow Minister for Planning and Lands; Aboriginal Affairs; Seniors, Member of the Legislative Council
– Pilbara Students only, sponsored by Mighty Orchid Services
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $500 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 4 | Payment | $500 upon awarding of scholarships and confirmation of good standing |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Reside in the Pilbara or Kimberley – Registered student with PKUC – Meet the criteria for individual categories above | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe why you have chosen this field of study, your education and career goals and how scholarship funding will assist you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form.
Hon. Julie Freeman MLC provides $2,000 to support a student registered with PKUC residing in the Pilbara or Kimberley registered in a University course in any field of Creative Industries (Arts, Culture, Media, Design, Digital Courses, Information, Creative Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship).
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $2,000 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 1 | Payment | – $1,000 upon awarding of scholarship – $1,000 after census date and confirming good standing |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Studying with a University in the field of Creative Industries (as listed above) – Registered student with PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe why you have chosen this field of study, your education and career goals and how scholarship funding will assist you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form.
The Hon. Melissa Price provides 3 x $500 scholarships to support Pilbara or Kimberley resident students studying at university. One scholarship will be awarded to each of the following categories:
– a student enrolled in a university preparation course
– a mature aged student (over the age of 25)
– a student who completed secondary school in the last 24 months studying any tertiary course (including university preparation courses)
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $500 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 3 | Payment | $500 upon awarding of scholarships and confirmation of good standing |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Reside in the Pilbara or Kimberley – Registered student with PKUC – Meet the criteria for one of the above categories | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe why you have chosen this field of study, your education and career goals and how scholarship funding will assist you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form
Job Pathways Scholarship provides two (2) scholarships valued at $10,000* for students residing in the Shire of Wyndam – East Kimberley or the Shire of Halls Creek and enrolled in, or intending to enroll in, a recognised higher education course, as approved by PKUC. Preference may be given to First Nations students and students from remote or very remote communities.
Scholarship funds can be directed towards course fees and/or resources** associated with tertiary study in a Certificate IV or higher with one of PKUC University Partners.
*10,000 is bsased on full-time or part-time enrolment in higher education courses.
**Resources include: stationery, text/e-books, IT costs, uniforms and associated costs for childcare and travel and accommodation when completing placement.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $10,000* | Duration | 2 Semesters |
| No of Scholarships available | 2 | Payment | Two (2) payments of $5,000 following census date each study period and upon confirmation of good academic standing, or as approved by PKUC |
| Eligibility Criteria | |||
| Essential | – Must reside in the Shire of Wyndam – East Kimberley or the Shire of Halls Creek – Must be an active Participant with the Job Pathways program – Registered student with PKUC – Enrolled, or intending to enrol, in full-time or part-time study of a recognised Certificate IV or higher, as approved by PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form.
The Mary MacKillop Today First Nations Tertiary Scholarship provides two (2) scholarships valued at $4,000* for PKUC registered students residing in the Kimberley and enrolled in, or intending to enrol in, a recognised higher education course, as approved by PKUC.
Scholarship funds can be directed towards course fees and/or resources** associated with tertiary study in an Undergraduate Degree or higher.
*The amount of $4,000 is based on full-time enrolment in tertiary study.
**Resources include: stationery, text/e-books, IT costs, uniforms and associated costs for childcare and travel when completing placements.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $4,000* | Duration | 2 Semesters |
| No of Scholarships available | 2 | Payment | Two (2) payments of $2,000 following census date each study period and upon confirmation of good academic standing, or as approved by PKUC |
| Eligibility Criteria | |||
| Essential | – Aboriginal student – Reside within the Kimberley – Registered student with PKUC – Enrolled, or intending to enrol in, full-time or part-time study of a recognised higher education course, as approved by PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form to be eligible.
Mary MacKillop Today provides two (2) scholarships valued at $1,000 to support Kimberley First Nations students enrolled, or intending to enrol in a University Preparation course.
Scholarship funds can be directed to course fees and/or resources including: stationery, course materials, IT costs.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $1,000 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 2 | Payment | $1,000 upon awarding of scholarship and confirmation of enrolment |
| Eligibility Criteria | |||
| Essential | – Aboriginal student – Reside within the Kimberley – Registered student with PKUC – Enrolled, or intending to enrol, in a university preparation course | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form to be eligible.
Mineral Resources provides two (2) scholarships valued at $2,500 to support students registered with PKUC, residing in the town of Onslow, studying a tertiary course in any field.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $2,500 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 2 | Payment | – $1,250 upon awarding of scholarship and confirmation of enrolment – $1,250 upon provision of final grades and confirming good standing |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Must be a resident of town of Onslow – Currently studying a tertiary course in any field – Registered student with PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | In 750 words or less, describe why you have chosen this field of study, your education and career goals and how scholarship funding will assist you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form.
Nickol Bay Fertiliser provides two (2) scholarships valued at $4,000 to support Pilbara resident students studying at one of the PKUC’s partner universities (CQUniversity, Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Charles Darwin University and University of Tasmania).
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $2,000 | Duration | 2 Semesters |
| No of Scholarships available | 2 | Payment | Two (2) payments of $2,000 following census date each study period and upon confirmation of good academic standing, or as approved by PKUC. |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Must be a resident of the Pilbara – Registered student with PKUC – Studying at CQUniversity, Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Charles Darwin University or University of Tasmania | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form.
Pilbara Meta Maya Regional Aboriginal Corporation (PMMRAC) provides six (6) scholarships valued at $15,000 to support students registered with PMMRAC and PKUC, residing in the Pilbara and enrolled in, or intending to enrol in, a recognised higher education course, as approved by PKUC.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $15,000 | Duration | 3 Semesters |
| No of Scholarships available | 6 | Payment | Three (3) payments of $5000 following census date each study period and upon confirmation of good academic standing, or as approved by PKUC |
| Eligibility Criteria | |||
| Essential | – Aboriginal student – Reside within the Pilbara – Member of PMMRAC (application to be submitted if you are not already a member) – Registered student with PKUC Enrolled, or intending to enrol, in full-time or part-time study of a recognised higher education course, as approved by PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form to be eligible.
To register as a Member of PMMRAC complete this application PMMRAC Membership application and submit with your scholarship application.
Pilbara Kimberley University Centres provides ten (10) scholarships valued at $1,000 to support PKUC registered students residing in the Pilbara or Kimberley.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $1,000 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 10 | Payment | $1,000 upon awarding of scholarship |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Must reside in the Pilbara or Kimberley – Registered student with PKUC – Priority will be given to students registered with PKUC partner universities (CQUniversity, Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Charles Darwin University and University of Tasmania) | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application: 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form and confirm your registration in the application process.
Pilbara Meta Maya Regional Aboriginal Corporation will provide ten (10) scholarships valued at $1,000 each to support Aboriginal students who are registered with PMMRAC and PKUC, residing in the Pilbara, and enrolled, or intending to enrol, in a recognised higher education course, as approved by PKUC. The scholarship supports the purchase of IT, digital resources and textbooks essential for online study.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $1,000 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 10 | Payment | One (1) payment of $1000 following census date and upon confirmation of good academic standing, or as approved by PKUC |
| Eligibility Criteria | |||
| Essential | – Aboriginal student – Reside within the Pilbara – Member of PMMRAC (apply if you are not already a member) – Registered student with PKUC – Enrolled, or intending to enrol, in full-time or part-time study of a recognised higher education course, as approved by PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form to be eligible.
To register as a Member of PMMRAC complete this application PMMRAC Membership application and submit with your scholarship application.
Rio Tinto provides five (5) scholarships valued at $1,000 to support non Rio Tinto employee students registered with PKUC and residing in the Pilbara or Kimberley, enrolled in a University course in the field of Education or Health.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $1,000 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 5 | Payment | $1,000 upon awarding of scholarship and confirmation of enrolment |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Studying a tertiary course in the field of Health or Education – Must be a resident of the Pilbara or Kimberley – Rio Tinto employee’s are not eligible to apply – Registered student with PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe why you have chosen this field of study, your education and career goals and how scholarship funding will assist you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form.
Shire of Ashburton provides twenty-five (25) scholarships valued at $500 to support students registered with PKUC residing in the towns of Onslow, Pannawonica, Tom Price or Paraburdoo undertaking tertiary studies in any field.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $500 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 25 | Payment | $500 upon awarding of scholarship |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – 13 Scholarships available for students residing in the towns of Onslow or Pannawonica – 12 Scholarships available for students residing in the towns of Tom Price or Paraburdoo – Enrolled or intending to enrol in full-time or part-time study of a recognised Certificate IV or higher, as approved by PKUC – Registered student with PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form.
Xtreme Retail Group will provide three (3) scholarships valued at $1,000 each to support students who are registered with PKUC, residing in the Pilbara, and enrolled, or intending to enrol, in a recognised higher education course, as approved by PKUC. The scholarship supports the purchase of IT, digital resources and textbooks essential for online study.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $1,000 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 3 | Payment | One (1) payment of $1000 following census date and upon confirmation of good academic standing, or as approved by PKUC. |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Must be a resident within the Pilbara – Enrolled, or intending to enrol, in full-time or part-time study of a recognised higher education course, including University preparation courses as approved by PKUC – Registered student with PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form.
Yurra provides two (2) scholarships valued at $500 to support Pilbara Aboriginal students registered with PKUC, residing in the Pilbara and currently enrolled in any field of study that requires travel for practical placement or teaching block during their study year.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $500 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 2 | Payment | $500 upon confirmation of good standing |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Aboriginal student – Reside within the Pilbara – Registered student with PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form to be eligible.
Yurra provides two (2) scholarships valued at $4,000 to support Pilbara Aboriginal students registered with PKUC, residing in the Pilbara and enrolled in, or intending to enrol in, a Diploma or higher qualification that involves study over a period of 18 months or longer with a tertiary provider.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $4,000 | Duration | 2 Semesters |
| No of Scholarships available | 2 | Payment | – $2,000 upon awarding of Scholarship and confirmation of enrolment in 2026 – $2,000 in 2027 after census date and confirmation good standing |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Aboriginal student – Reside within the Pilbara – Registered student with PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | – Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. – Describe why a multi year scholarship fund will benefit your studies. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form to be eligible.
Yaandina Community Services provides four (4) scholarships valued at $1,000 to support students registered with PKUC residing in the Pilbara who are undertaking studies in the field of Allied Health or Nursing.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $1,000 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 4 | Payment | $1,000 upon awarding of scholarship and confirmation of enrolment |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Must reside within the Pilbara area – Currently studying a university course in Allied Health or Nursing – Registered student with PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application: 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form and confirm your registration in the application process.
Woodside Energy and Joint Venture Partners provide $5,000 to support a Pilbara resident student studying any Degree in Engineering supported by the PKUC at any of our partner universities CQUniversity, Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Charles Darwin University or University of Tasmania.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $5,000 | Duration | 1 Semester |
| No of Scholarships available | 1 | Payment | – $2,500 upon awarding of scholarship and confirmation of enrolment – $2,500 after census date confirming good standing |
| Special Conditions | |||
| Essential | – Must be a resident of the Pilbara – Registered student with PKUC – Studying any Degree in Engineering supported by the PKUC at any of our partner universities CQUniversity, Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Charles Darwin University or University of Tasmania | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form.
Wunan provides a scholarship valued at $5,000 to support a Wunan KEEP Program previous student (you have finished high school and are looking to complete further higher education study), residing in the East Kimberley and enrolled in, or intending to enrol in, a recognised higher education course in a Certificate IV or higher, as approved by PKUC.
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $5,000 | Duration | 2 Semesters |
| No of Scholarships available | 1 | Payment | Two (2) payments of $2,500 following census date each study period and upon confirmation of good academic standing, or as approved by PKUC. |
| Eligibility Criteria | |||
| Essential | – Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student – Reside within the East Kimberley – Must be a KEEP Program Previous Student – Registered student with PKUC – Enrolled, or intending to enrol, in full-time or part-time study of a recognised higher education course, as approved by PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form to be eligible.
Wunan provides a scholarship valued at $10,000 to support an Aboriginal student, residing in the East Kimberley and enrolled in, or intending to enrol in a Certificate IV or higher course (as approved by PKUC), in the following fields:
– early childhood education and development
– teaching
– youth work
– provision of intensive family support (Community Services, Social Work)
| Status | Opens 2 February 2026 | Closes | 16 March 2026, 5pm WST |
| Max Value | $10,000 | Duration | 2 Semesters |
| No of Scholarships available | 1 | Payment | Two (2) payments of $5,000 following census date each study period and upon confirmation of good academic standing, or as approved by PKUC. |
| Eligibility Criteria | |||
| Essential | – Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student – Reside within the East Kimberley – Registered with PKUC – Enrolled, or intending to enrol, in full-time or part-time study of a recognised higher education course, as approved by PKUC | ||
| Selection Criteria | |||
| Essential | Describe your reasons for choosing this field of study, outline your education and career goals, and describe how the scholarship funding will support you in completing your course. | ||
Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information prior to submitting your application.
Please click the link to lodge your application 2026 PKUC Scholarship Application
Must be a registered PKUC student to be eligible to apply. If you are not registered with us, please complete the enrollment form PKUC Student Registration Form to be eligible.
External Scholarships
The PKUC encourages students to explore all scholarship opportunities to assist with the financial pressures of study.
Currently open scholarships are below and this list will be updated as we become aware of available scholarships, please review each of the links for further details and terms and conditions.
Undergraduate scholarships
- Saver Plus | Brotherhood of St. Laurence – a matched saving program where eligible participants who are able to save $500 will recieve an additional $500 towards educational expenses.
- Support for students – Department of Education, Australian Government
- Study in a regional area – Department of Education, Australian Government
- Tertiary Access Payment – Department of Education, Australian Government -The Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) is a non-indexed, means-tested payment to school-leavers from regional or remote areas who need to relocate for full-time, higher-level tertiary education (Certificate IV and above) at an education provider located at least 90 minutes by public transport from their family home.
- Commonwealth Prac Payment – Department of Education, Australian Government -The Commonwealth Prac Payment offers nursing, teaching and social work students support while they’re undertaking mandatory placements
- MADALAH Tertiary Scholarships: Applications for tertiary scholarships commencing in 2025 are now closed. Applications will re open on Monday 6th October 2025 for the 2026 academic year.
Nursing and Midwifery Office Scholarships and Financial Assistance – There are currently 9 scholarships offered
- Scholarships offered – Semester 1 2026 applications are now open. Applications will close on 5th February 2026 4pm WST.
- Study Assistance Scheme (www.wa.gov.au) As a public sector employee you can receive a 10% discount on course fees from tertiary institutions.
- Regional and Rural Scholarship for University and TAFE – Applications open annually on 1 December, and close 31 January.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship for University and TAFE – Applications open annually on 1 December, and close 31 January
- Find out more: Bendigo Bank Scholarships | Bendigo Bank
- Students – Medical Recruitment & Education – Rural Health West offer sponsorships to medical, nursing, midwifery, dental and allied health students from WA universities to attend events and conferences that might engage students in careers in rural health.
- Health Workforce Scholarship Program – Medical Recruitment & Education – The Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP) is an initiative of the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, administered in Western Australia (WA) by Rural Health West. The HWSP provides scholarships and bursaries to help health professionals in rural and remote Australia retain and enhance their skills, capacity and scope of practice. the next round of funding will Round 18 will be open from February 9th – May 24th 2026.
- Shell’s support for communities in the Kimberley and the Northern Territory | Shell Australia – Empowering Indigenous Youth through Education (10 x $10k per annum scholarships for indigenous tertiary students across the Kimberley & NT.)
- Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM – 500 undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to women and non-binary people in STEM. Applications for 2026 have closed, applications for 2027 will open in 2026
- APPLY | Women of STEM – Applications for 2026 Women of STEM Scholarships OPEN – 18 December 2025 and close 6 Feb 2026
