The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) has opened its 2026 Assistance with Tertiary Education Scheme (ATES) Scholarships to kickstart the university year.

TSRA Chairperson George Nona said the TSRA scholarships worth up to $6,000 per year would help ease financial pressure on students from the Torres Strait region, including Bamaga and Seisia.

“TSRA’s popular ATES scholarships mean university students can worry less and focus more on their studies,” Mr Nona said.

“We hope these TSRA scholarships support students in their studies and encourage them to one day return to the region to give back to community.”

The scholarships are open to Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal people from the region studying their first bachelor’s degree.

Students must be undertaking full-time study on university campus, externally or by mixed-mode.

Applications close 5pm Friday 20 February 2026

Learn more and apply at www.tsra.gov.au/scholarships