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.