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Application for UniSC Indigenous Scholarship - Honours and Postgraduate

Background

The UniSC Indigenous Scholarship was established in 2011 to support new students at UniSC, or a continuing UniSC student wishing to pursue post-graduate studies or an Honours undergraduate qualification.

Value
Eligibility

Applicants will be commencing an Honours program or post-graduate studies at UniSC (eg existing UniSC students in these programs are not eligible). Applicants will be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and have completed an undergraduate qualification in any subject discipline. No other major UniSC or external scholarship may be held in conjunction with this scholarship. This does not preclude bursaries.

Selection criteria

Applications will be considered in accordance with the following selection criteria:

How to apply
  1. Complete the application form, giving a brief statement of your involvement within or for Indigenous communities and a short statement in regards to your career and personal goals.
  2. Attach supporting documentation, as evidence of:
    • your current financial status (eg Australian Tax Office annual income printout for yourself and your supporting partner or supporting parent(s), or 2-3 current payslips; current copy of your Centrelink income statement and your health care card if you receive these entitlements), and
    • your undergraduate qualification (eg certified copy of transcript or certificate). This is not required for former UniSC students.
When to apply

Applications are accepted all year round and will remain current for 12 months. Applications will be considered in the next offer round after lodgement and if unsuccessful will be considered in the subsequent offer rounds for the year.

Application form

Contact details
Student details
Personal details
Financial need
Provide supporting statements
Declaration
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For further information or enquiries

Scholarships Team: Phone +61 7 5430 2890  |  Email scholarships@usc.edu.au

Indigenous Services: Phone +61 7 5456 5889  |  Email indigenous_services@usc.edu.au