So Sciency Scientist

Published 30 October 2024

Yearning for learning? Float away to the stratosphere or dig deep into home soil. If your mission is to find explanations for many of the world’s wonders, this could be the area for you. Check out all the different fields you could get into, the funding opportunities available, and where to connect with like-minded science lovers and professionals.

Pathways

Funding

There are a range of scholarships available for First Nations young people looking to study science, like the First Nations Cancer Scholarship, the Stronger Smarter Institute Teachers of STEM Initiative and the TagEnergy Future Leaders Program. The CSIRO’s Indigenous STEM Education Project has also created scholarships at various universities around Australia to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM students, so it’s worth checking if your university has one in place. 

For more info about financial support, visit institution websites. Many universities and TAFEs offer funding for First Nations students. If you’re considering uni, check out the NIAA’s list of Indigenous Higher Education Units, where you can learn more about student support. It’s also worth exploring ABSTUDY, AIEF’s scholarship program and science-specific scholarships via Aurora Foundation’s Indigenous Pathways portal. 

Networking

What else would you be good at?

Hit up the quiz again to see where else your skills, interests or passions could take you. Or, jump ahead to learn more about the other quiz outcomes and how to get started on those instead.

  • More into working with your hands? Build your skills as a Hands-on Trade Master.

  • More into the latest tech trends and gadgets? Being a Tech Head might be your calling.

  • Ready to build and create? Explore how to become an Engineer for the Real World.

  • All about helping others and being there for mob? Being a Health Profesh could be just the thing!

  • Want to inspire and educate young ones? Get Schooled and make it happen.

  • All about expressing yourself? Unlock your Creative Mode, share new ideas and celebrate your culture. 

  • Keen to stay close to mob and to uplift your community? Discover how to be Socially Savvy and advocate for others.

  • Got a mad new idea? Start your journey as a Deadly Entrepreneur.

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