Who can and how to apply

MADALAH Scholarships

When applying for a scholarship it is important that all of the application criteria must be met. Please note that the scholarships are only for young people of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

Secondary Student Criteria

  • Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and be able to provide proof of descent
  • Demonstrate some form of disadvantage, e.g. financial and/or geographic
  • Apply to one or more of our partner schools and provide proof of offer/enrolment 
  • Must have a good school attendance and behaviour record
  • Must have a home location in Western Australia or the Northern Territory
 
2027 Scholarships: OPEN NOW (applications close 12th June 2026)
 
If you are enquiring about scholarship opportunities at one of our new partner schools; Shenton College, John Paul College, St Luke’s College or Haileybury Rendall School – please email scholarshipsinfo@madalah.com.au for more information!
 

Tertiary Student Criteria

  • Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and be able to provide proof of descent
  • Have applied or be in the process of applying to an Australian University for full-time study
  • Provide proof of enrolment or an acceptance letter
  • Provide most recent academic results
  • Provide one letter from a referee
  • Must have a home location in Western Australia or Northern Territory 
 
Applications will open on Monday 6th October 2025 for the 2026 academic year. 

Acknowledgement of Country

MADALAH acknowledges and pays tribute to the Whadjuk Noongar, the Traditional Custodians of the Lands on which we work, and we pay our respects to their Elders – past, present and emerging. This acknowledgement extends to the First Peoples’ land across the state of Western Australia which is home to the many students that we support.

MADALAH recognises and values the continuity of cultural, educational and spiritual practices of First Peoples.

We wish to advise our First Peoples that this site may contain the names, images or audio-visual recordings of people who have passed.