Description

The 2025 John Holland Scholarship offers a valuable opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate STEM degrees at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia. This prestigious scholarship, supported by John Holland Pty Ltd. in partnership with the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc., provides financial benefits of $15,000 to each successful applicant. Additionally, recipients may gain paid work experience in John Holland projects or corporate offices while studying. The application deadline is 9:00 AM on Thursday, 3 April 2025.

What is the John Holland Scholarship?

The John Holland Scholarship is an annual initiative aimed at empowering Indigenous students who are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Two students are selected each year—either new or continuing university students—who meet the eligibility requirements and demonstrate academic excellence and potential for leadership.

Degree Level

UNSW Australia John Holland Scholarship 2025 is available to undertake Bachelor, Masters, PhD level programs at University of New South Wales.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Benefits

Funding up to $15,000 available.

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to domestic students only.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and accepted by the community in which they live or have lived
• Be enrolled in a STEM course at a university in New South Wales (NSW)
• Show consistently high academic performance in core STEM subjects
• Be willing and able to undertake casual or ongoing paid work experience on a John Holland project or within a corporate office
• Attend an interview with a minimum three-person panel if shortlisted

Application Procedure

Application Requirements

To apply for the John Holland Scholarship 2025, students must:

• Complete the online application form
• Submit a supporting statement (400–500 words) explaining how the scholarship would assist with their university studies
• Provide their STEM course transcript

Why Apply?

This scholarship not only eases the financial burden of tertiary education but also opens doors to hands-on industry experience with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure and engineering companies. It represents a powerful step toward increasing Indigenous representation and success in STEM fields across the country.

Deadline: Thursday, 3 April 2025