Commonwealth Indigenous Support Scholarship

Commonwealth Indigenous Support Scholarship

A scholarship provided by the Australian Government to assist Indigenous students with the costs of studying at university.

Total scholarship value

Up to $25,000

Number offered

Variable

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Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Natasha

I relocated to Melbourne for university and needed to support myself. With this scholarship, I was able to take up a research internship instead of having to work all summer.

As an Indigenous student, the William Cooper Institute has made an incredible impact on my student experience. I had help applying for scholarships and opportunities, received academic assistance with my studies, and attended social events to meet other Indigenous students.

Am I eligible?
You must be one of the following:

• An Australian citizen

You must meet the following criteria:

• Commencing or continuing student, enrolled in, or intending to enrol full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at a Monash campus in Australia.
• Have a low income
• To be eligible you must provide a Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Heritage certificate or a certified Statutory Declaration form to the William Cooper Institute. This can be emailed to [email protected] . If you have any queries please contact the William Cooper Institute on 9905 9034.

Benefits

• $5000 per annum (48 credit points of study) until the minimum points for your degree are completed.

Number offered

Variable

Selection criteria

• Awarded based on need.
• Consideration is given if, in addition to low income, the student experience's one or more of the following educational disadvantage groups :
  • From a regional or remote area
  • Have a disability or medical condition
  • Have experienced difficult circumstances
  • From an underrepresented school

To retain this scholarship:

• Maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 50 each semester.
• You must maintain full-time enrolment.

How to apply

• VTAC applicants - If you think you might be eligible for an equity scholarship, ensure that you apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) through VTAC between Monday 31 July (9am) and Friday 6 October (5pm) to be automatically considered.
• For current Monash students, apply directly to Monash
• This scholarship cannot be deferred.

Every scholarship may have a different application process – or none at all. Read the application details carefully and submit your application by the deadline. For more details, visit our scholarships application page .