Scholarship details
Study levels
Undergraduate
Student type
Current students
Study area
Business
Eligibility criteria
Indigenous Australian
Citizenship
Australian
Application dates
- Applications open
- 1 September 2025
- Applications close
- 1 March 2026
What you'll receive
A scholarship of up to $90,000 may be awarded, disbursed in semester instalments across the remaining duration of study.
The total amount granted will be determined by the length of study remaining, with a maximum allocation of $30,000 per year.
Eligibility
Current students who meet all of the following criteria are eligible to apply:
- be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and meet the documentary evidence outlined in the Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent procedure
- an Australian citizen
- admitted in a QUT Bachelor of Business single or double degree program
- undertaking a major in:
- accounting
- finance
- financial planning
- behavioural economics
- economics.
Students must also meet the study plan requirements:
- achieved at least 36 credit points of business study
- achieved a course GPA of 4.0 or above
- have at least 72cp of study remaining to complete
- enrolled in at least 36 credit points of study in Semester 1, 2026.
How to apply
Applicants are reminded to provide original, authentic responses in their own words. The use of AI-generated content is strongly discouraged.
As part of your application you will be required to provide the following:
- an up-to-date resume of no more than three pages
- a reference from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community member.
Read the scholarship application guide for expert tips on how to enhance your written application and interview performance.
Download the scholarship application guide (PDF file, 146.8 KB)
What happens next?
A selection panel will assess your application after the closing date and advise if you are required for an interview.
Conditions
Maintaining scholarship payments is conditional upon:
- maintaining admission in a business degree for the duration of the scholarship
- maintaining a minimum enrolment load of 36 credit points per semester in the scholarship period
- maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0.
About the scholarship
The NAB Foundation First Nations Futures Scholarship supports emerging leaders in business and finance who are passionate about driving positive change within their communities.
This scholarship is designed to empower First Nations students by providing financial support and opportunities that foster growth, connection, and success. It reflects a commitment to nurturing individuals who are deeply connected to their communities and who seek to build thriving futures grounded in respect for culture, language, and place.
Through this scholarship, the NAB Foundation contributes to a broader movement of First Nations empowerment with knowledge, innovation, and leadership.