We are delighted to offer multiple Indigenous Australians Leading in Business MBA Scholarships to study our part-time MBA or Executive MBA.
The University of Sydney Business School is committed to addressing the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in senior leadership positions. These scholarships aim to accelerate the rate at which Indigenous Australians move into senior leadership roles within all forms of Australian enterprises.
Applications for Semester 1, 2026 are now closed.
Our part-time MBA has a strong focus on developing the personal and interpersonal skills needed to lead in today’s hyper-connected, global environment.
This degree is designed for professionals with 3-5 years of relevant experience looking to take their career to the next level and break into senior management.
The Indigenous Australians Leading in Business MBA Scholarship is open to applicants who meet the eligibility criteria for the program, and covers the full part-time MBA tuition fees for a maximum of four years of part-time study.
Our Executive MBA takes you out of the classroom and around the world, giving you a range of unique experiences across Australia, Asia, India and the United States.
With a focus on experiential learning, disruption and adaptability, our Executive MBA will give you the opportunity to work with business leaders and global organisations to address dynamic and multifaceted problems.
The Indigenous Australians Leading in Business Executive MBA Scholarship is open to applicants who meet the eligibility criteria for the program, and covers full tuition fees, tenable for the duration of the degree (1.5 years).
Entrants must complete an initial scholarship application and submit a statement of motivation.
Applications open
Monday 1 September 2025
Applications close
10am, Monday 13 October 2025
Shortlisted applicants are invited to attend an interview with the judging panel.
Finalist interviews
The Indigenous Australians Leading in Business MBA Scholarships are open to applicants who:
Applicants need not have applied for the degree prior to applying for the scholarship – however – only those applicants deemed eligible for entry to the part-time MBA or the Executive MBA via the prevailing admissions processes are eligible to be awarded the relevant scholarship.
The degree is currently not available to international students requiring a student visa. Current students enrolled in the University of Sydney MBA or University of Sydney employees are not eligible to apply.
