Grants & Opportunities

The Selimiye Foundation historically provided student accommodation and scholarships, and maintains a dedicated account for scholarship donations, indicating an ongoing program to support educational pursuits.

Small grants for staff and community initiatives across PNG provinces

Established by the OCA Committee, this scholarship supports suitable students wishing to attend Cranbrook School, having disbursed over $300,000 since 2004.

Established to commemorate Martin Pitt's commitment to Cranbrook School, this scholarship provides full tuition fees for students with academic and leadership potential, with a focus on supporting students from rural Australia.

A selection of scholarships for gifted and talented Australian citizens to benefit from Cranbrook School's academic programs and co-curricular opportunities, providing a pathway for students who might not otherwise attend.

Provides philanthropic capital to organizations and projects focused on biodiversity regeneration, including protecting and restoring natural environments, reducing species extinction, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and supporting scientific research. The foundation runs one open grant round per year.

These grants specifically support the production of specialist radio programming, including content for Ethnic, Indigenous, and Radio Print Handicapped (RPH) communities.

These grants aim to enhance the long-term sustainability, governance, and operational capacity of community media organisations across Australia. They contribute to media diversity, social cohesion, and the development of a skilled and resilient broadcasting sector.

These grants support the creation of compelling content to increase and diversify voices in Australian media, fostering community participation, amplifying diverse cultures and languages, and building audiences through creative and innovative storytelling.

Fellowships for social entrepreneurs and innovators driving positive community change

Prestigious fellowships for early-career researchers tackling global challenges

Scholarships focused on strengthening Australia-Asia ties through cultural exchange experiences

This program funds world-class Australian researchers undertaking projects aimed at reducing the incidence and impact of macular disease, with the ultimate goal of finding cures. Only Australian researchers working at an Australian institution are eligible.

This award funds research addressing knowledge gaps specifically related to geographic atrophy, including studies on genes, risk factors, new treatments, and functional outcomes.

A biennial grant opportunity for early career researchers to undertake innovative and creative 'blue sky' research in the field of macular disease.

This award supports research relevant to people with macular or retinal disease living in regional and rural areas of Australia, focusing on improving diagnostic/clinical services, psychological support, and practical/infrastructure solutions.

This fellowship was launched in 2011 in recognition of the Foundation's Founding Director, Dr Paul Beaumont AO, and supported by MDFA, Blackmores, and the Marcus Blackmore Foundation. It was awarded in 2012.

Vanguard Grants support early-stage, high-risk, high-reward ideas in clinical and biomedical research that have the potential to lead to significant advances in cardiovascular care.

This scholarship supports early career academics undertaking research projects in cutting-edge applied science, innovative business collaborations, and impact-driven emergent technologies. The aim is to have a positive impact on the health, prosperity, and livelihoods of Australians and Americans through collaborative research and development. Applicants must hold a PhD (or other terminal degree) conferred January 2022 or later (preferred) and must attain their doctorate by the proposed start date of their grant. The award provides significant funding, including full tuition/visiting researcher expenses, travel, and living costs, with a stipend component of approximately AUD 5,050 per award.

An annual funding opportunity for independent mid-career artists in Western Australia to explore and create new work across any art form, offering project grants and residencies. It also provides additional stipends for primary carers and professional documentation.

A $15,000 prize awarded to one recipient from the yearly Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund cohort who has shown resilience, innovation, and courage in delivering their project and sustaining an arts career.

A multi-year initiative, in partnership with the Centre for Social Impact, providing scholarships for over 400 not-for-profit board directors across Australia to participate in the 'Governance for Social Impact' course.

Scholarships funded by Minderoo Foundation, awarded to outstanding young intellects from around the world to conduct research at one of Western Australia's five universities.

Fellowships funded by Minderoo Foundation, supporting outstanding early-career post-doctoral researchers from around the world to conduct high-quality research at a Western Australian university, requiring residency at Forrest Hall.

Recurring Snow Foundation scholarship and education access strand.