Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Scholarship
Donor
University, industry donors, community organisations and the annual Reconciliation Scholarship Dinner Dance
Establishment
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Scholarship was established through contributions from the University, industry donors, community organisations and the annual Reconciliation Scholarship Dinner Dance.
Applicable to : Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Indigenous, ATSI, first (1st) year, financially disadvantaged, business, commerce
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must meet the following criteria:
- Identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be recognised as such by your community
- Be enrolled in any year of any undergraduate degree program
- Be enrolled full-time
- Not currently receiving full Abstudy payments from Centrelink
Required Documentation
If documentation is not provided your application will not be processed. Please have all required documents available for upload as PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, or JPG files prior to completing the online application process.
- A written statement outlining financial disadvantage and how the scholarship would assist with future studies
- A written reference made by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community member
Benefit
| Scholarship Amount: $10,000 | Number of scholarships available: 1 |
Selection
Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of:
- a written statement outlining financial disadvantage and how the scholarship would assist with future studies
- a written reference made by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community member
- evidence of Aboriginality
- performance at interview
Contact Details
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICER
Student Services Centre
University of Newcastle
University Drive
CALLAGHAN NSW 2308
Phone: +61 2 4921 6404 or +61 2 4921 8849
Fax: +61 2 4921 6937
Email:
scholarships@newcastle.edu.au