The
Western Sydney University offering Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Achievement Scholarship commencing in 2019 for Undergraduate
students. This scholarship is available for Australian Aboriginal or
Torres Strait Islander students.
The
aim of the scholarship is to encourage academically gifted Australian
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are either commencing
or continuing their tertiary education at the University
The
Western Sydney University has been named one of the world’s top 400
universities in the prestigious Shanghai Ranking’s Academic Ranking of
World Universities.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Scholarships aim to encourage academically gifted Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are either commencing or continuing their tertiary education at the University.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Scholarships aim to encourage academically gifted Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are either commencing or continuing their tertiary education at the University.
Benefits:
Scholarship is valued at $5,000 per year (or part-time equivalent).
Requirements:
- Be an identified Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- Be able to demonstrate financial or other hardship based on the Equity Criteria
- Be applying for an undergraduate degree at the University with an ATAR of 65 or above (or equivalent via the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Alternative Entry Program) OR
- Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree and have maintained a minimum GPA of 4 (pass average)
How to Apply:
Application is required via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Selection of this scholarship is based on a combination of academic performance and financial need to the maximum number of scholarships available.
Selection of this scholarship is based on a combination of academic performance and financial need to the maximum number of scholarships available.
Autumn 2019 applications for this scholarship are now open. To apply, please visit the UAC Equity Portal
Deadline:
01 January 2019
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