A little extra support can go a long way
Studying at uni comes with plenty of opportunities, but we know it can also come with plenty of competing priorities.
That’s why, as part of our partnership with the University of Tasmania, Ember Connect is offering four $1,000 grants for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women currently studying at UTAS.
Whether it helps with study costs, technology, travel, professional development or something else that supports your university journey, this grant is designed to give you a practical boost.
What’s available?
4 x $1,000 grants – the grants can support costs or opportunities connected to your university study. This might include things like:
- Study-related costs
- A laptop, technology or equipment
- Books or learning resources
- Travel or transport
- Related professional development or training
- Attending a related conference or event
- Other practical support that helps you continue or get the most from your studies.
Who can apply?
To be eligible, you need to:
- Be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander woman
- Be currently studying at the University of Tasmania
- Be an Ember Connect member
Not an Ember Connect member yet?
No worries. Membership is free and gives you access to a national community of First Nations women, along with mentoring, grants, career and professional development opportunities, events, resources and connections.
Once you’ve joined, just come back here and complete the grant application.
Applying is easy
We’ll ask for some basic details, what you would use the $1,000 for, and a very short response of up to 50 words about how the grant would help you with your study, career or professional development.
How will the grants be decided?
Applications will be considered based on:
- What you would like to use the grant for
- How the grant could benefit you
- How the proposed use aligns with the purpose of the grant.
We’re not judging how well you write. We just want to understand how the grant could help you, so keep your response simple and in your own words.
Ready to apply?
It will only take a few minutes.
Apply for an Ember Connect Student Grant
Applications close 11.59pm AEST 15 October 2026.
About Ember Connect
Ember Connect is a First Nations women led national community created to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women connect, learn, grow and support one another.
Our members can access opportunities including mentoring, professional and career development, grants, events, resources and connections with thousands of First Nations women across Australia.
These Ember Connect Student Grants are part of our partnership with the University of Tasmania and our shared commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women through education, connection and opportunity.