Charlie Perkins Scholarship 2026

Charlie Perkins Scholarship 2026 Overview

The Charlie Perkins Scholarship 2026 is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians pursuing postgraduate studies. Offered by the Charlie Perkins Children’s Trust for Children and Students, this scholarship supports studies at prestigious institutions like the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Charlie Perkins Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted as such by the community in which they live or have lived.
• Provide written confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity from an incorporated Indigenous organisation or Land Council.
• Be enrolled or have applied for a postgraduate course at the University of Oxford or University of Cambridge.

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship provides:

• Full coverage of university and college fees.
• Travel costs to and from the university.
• An annual stipend for living expenses.

Application Process

Applicants must follow these steps:

1. Register your interest with the trust.
2. Apply for university admission at either the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge.
3. Submit the scholarship application by the deadline, February 28, 2026.

Key Dates and Deadlines

The application deadline for the Charlie Perkins Scholarship 2026 is February 28, 2026. Early preparation and submission are advised to ensure all criteria are met and documents are provided.

More Information

For more details and to apply, visit the official scholarship application page.