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Australian Government payments and help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and apprentices, including a fortnightly Living Allowance.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Accepting applications
Funding amount
Fortnightly; depends on your study and circumstances
Listed deadline
Claim any time through Services Australia
Who can apply
Students. Only for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Where
Anywhere in Australia
Pays for
Paying for school
Study level
Finishing high school, Upgrading or entrance preparation, Trades, college or polytechnic, University (bachelor's degree), Graduate school (master's or PhD)

Who it's intended for

Details
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secondary, tertiary, master's and doctorate students and Australian Apprentices studying full time or an approved study load.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secondary, tertiary, master's and doctorate students and Australian Apprentices studying full time or an approved study load.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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