Shell’s support for communities in the Kimberley and the Northern Territory

Across Shell’s operations in the Kimberley and the Northern Territory, we work with local businesses and community groups to support a thriving community today, and for the years to come. We do this through our social investment and community initiatives, which is part of our commitment to Powering Lives

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Shell Indigenous Scholarships Program

Empowering Indigenous Youth through Education

Traditional Owner groups in the Kimberley region and the Northern Territory have highlighted the need for educational pathways to jobs, with tertiary scholarships being a priority.

About the program

The program is delivered by MADALAH, a not-for-profit organisation that offers secondary and tertiary scholarships, and is supported by Shell Australia and its joint venture partners for the Prelude FLNG facility. The program will offer the equivalent of 10 full-time tertiary scholarships, providing up to $10,000 per annum for full-time study, or a pro-rata amount for part-time study. Participants will also receive support and mentoring during their studies.

Who can apply?

We strongly encourage Indigenous people from the following language and clan groups to apply:

Bardi Jawi
Yawuru
Walalakoo
Dambimangari
Mayala
Joombarn-buru
Wilinggin (Ngarinyin)
Wunambal Gaambera
Nyul Nyul
Larrakia and Wadjiginy people

How can the scholarship funds be used?

Scholarship funds can be used for a wide range of items to support study, including but not limited to:

Course fees
Transport
Textbooks
IT equipment
Uniforms
Living expenses
Tutoring
Child-care

How to apply

The program is open for applications from 6 October 2025 to 31 January 2026. To find out how to apply, visit the MADALAH website

. If you require any assistance, please contact MADALAH at 08 6153 0753 or 0499 792 362.

Prelude FLNG Communities Fund

Shell is proud to support local community groups that help to build strong, thriving societies in the Broome Shire.

Shell’s Prelude FLNG Communities Fund supports local communities in proximity to Shell’s transit to the Prelude facility, with a particular focus on those within the Shire of Broome.

Financial grants of up to $20,000 are available for community organisations and not-for-profit organisations to deliver community projects in these areas.

The fund focuses on activities that contribute to one or more of the following areas:

Regional liveability and sustainable communities
Supporting stronger first nations
Education and training

To find out more, please download this PDF: Prelude FLNG Communities Fund Guidelines (PDF, 728 kB)

The 2026 recipients and what the funding will support

Group	Description
Roebuck Bay Primary School	Strengthening school and community connections through improved event and communication capability.
Broome Senior High School	Expanding access to hands-on STEM learning and future-focused career pathways.
Majarlin Kimberley	Health Careers Pop-Up Kit to inspire future health professionals through interactive career exploration.
Pilbara Kimberley University Centre	Teaching residency program to attract and retain quality educators through stronger community-connected placements.
Broome Lotteries House	Creating a safer, more inclusive early learning environment for children and families.
St Mary's Broome	Empowering every student with STEM and innovation skills for the future.
Broome Youth and Families Hub	Learning workshops that build practical skills and literacy pathways for young people in Broome.