Bond University Indigenous Gala 2026

Bond University has welcomed Indigenous students since its first cohort in 1989. Since 2013, when the Nyombil Indigenous Support Centre was opened, 193 Indigenous students have graduated, 148 scholarships have been awarded and Bond University has invested more than $6million in Indigenous education.

Each year, at least eight tuition scholarships are awarded to Indigenous students, plus bursaries extended to relocating Indigenous students taking up residence on campus.

Students being given the opportunity to be the first in their family to attend university is a transformative experience with far reaching impacts. Kumai Karulbo is Bond University’s signature fundraising event for the Indigenous Scholarship and Support Program, which plays a pivotal role in empowering Indigenous youth through scholarships, resources, and support for a tertiary education.

Our goal for the event is to transform lives and enrich society, while also celebrating Indigenous culture within the wider community.

Location of item: Bond University, 14 University Drive, Robina, QLD, Australia.