FNQ: Peninsula Developmental Road Scholarship - Applications now open!
Source: Department of Transport and Main Roads (3.06.2025)
Do you know an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student making a positive contribution to their community who has a historical connection to the Peninsula Developmental Road?
Encourage them to apply for a Peninsula Developmental Road Scholarship worth up to $40,000!
Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is pleased to announce six scholarships are available in 2026 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island students, with a traditional or historical connection to country around the Peninsula Developmental Road (PDR), Cape York. Scholarships are offered as part of the Cape York Region Package (CYRP) Stage 2 and the delivery of the Peninsula Developmental Road projects.
High School Scholarships
- Four scholarships are available for students completing Year 10 in 2026.
- Scholarship holders will receive $2,250 to spend on education expenses:
- $750 for Year 10 expenses
- $750 for Year 11 expenses
- $750 for Year 12 expenses.
Tertiary Scholarships
- Two scholarships are available for students continuing or commencing tertiary studies in 2026.
- Scholarship holders will receive $10,000 per year for up to four years, whilst studying full‐time for education related expenses.
- Eligible qualifications include Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Bachelor (Honours) Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma.
- Any field with a connection to Transport and Main Roads’ core business is eligible (for example, but not limited to, construction management, engineering, cultural heritage, town planning, environmental management, communications, accounting and finance).
Eligibility
- Students must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander with a traditional or historical connection to country around the Peninsula Developmental Road, Cape York.
For applications forms, more information and conditions of entry please visit: Peninsula Developmental Road Scholarships (Department of Transport and Main Roads)
If you require additional information or assistance, please contact the TMR Peninsula Developmental Road Scholarships team on 1800 184 317, or email PDRscholarships@tmr.qld.gov.au.
Many thanks,
John Gillespie
Manager Indigenous & Local Government Relations | North Queensland Region / Far North District
Program Delivery & Operations Branch | Infrastructure Management and Delivery Division |
Department of Transport and Main Roads
