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Lambert McBride Perpetual Bursary 2026
Scholarships and Grants, Recruitment and Mobility, Human Resources - School Operations
This Bursary will provide the opportunity for one Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander tertiary student studying in any field at a Queensland higher education institution, a one-off grant of $5,000 to assist with study expenses.
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Not applicable |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West,Cairns region,Central West Qld,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Far North Qld,Gold Coast,Ipswich region,Logan - Beaudesert,Mackay region,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South,North West Qld,Rockhampton region,South West Qld,Sunshine Coast,Toowoomba region,Townsville region,Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CO659638/25 |
| Closing date | 12-Dec-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Jacinta Toohey |
| Contact details | 0730552991 Access the National Relay Service |
Bursary details
The Bursary is named in honour of the late Lambert McBride - an Aboriginal advocate and lobbyist for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights in Queensland. Mr McBride believed in the value of education for progress. The Bursary provides the opportunity for one Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander tertiary student to continue Mr McBride's legacy through their personal commitment and contribution within their local community.
About You
You must:
- Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
- Be able to provide evidence of having completed (or about to complete) your first or second year of study in any field at a Queensland higher education institution in 2025.
How to apply
- Review the Fact Sheet (below)
- Gather all your supporting documents (as listed in the Document Checklist below)
- Click the green ‘apply online' button (below) - you may need to create an account
- When logged into your Smart Jobs account, complete the online questionnaire including responses to supporting questions and upload ALL the supporting documentation
- Submit your application by 12 December 2025.
Further information
For further information refer to the Fact Sheet and/or Document Checklist. Should your question not be answered, please email the Scholarships and Grants team, Employment Incentives and Pathways, Department of Education by email scholarships@qed.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 3055 2991.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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LMB - Document Checklist (PDF, 291KB)
Checklist
LMB - Factsheet (PDF, 351KB)
Factsheet
