- 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 prospect 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 2026.

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 11 December 2026.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Lambert McBride Perpetual Bursary 2027 (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland