ECU Vice Chancellor's Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

• This scholarship is open to current ECU students.
• Questions about this scholarship can be directed to AskUs .

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander;
• have completed a minimum of 60 credit points towards your Bachelor's degree at the time of application;
• be enrolled in a minimum of 30 credit points per semester;
• demonstrate community leadership and contribution; and
• have and maintain an academic progression status of GREEN
• not be in receipt of another scholarship over $5000.

Application is made via the ECU Online Scholarship Application Portal. Access to the Portal is available between application opening and closing dates.

Applicants will be required to provide a personal statement in response to the following;

• In 300-500 words, please explain what Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander Leadership means to you?
• In 300-500 words, how do you demonstrate leadership and positively contribute to your community, either within ECU or more broadly? Please name the Aboriginal / Torres Strait community from which you descend or are accepted as a member?
• If you are a successful recipient of this ECU Vice Chancellor’s Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander scholarship, how will this assist you in reaching your full potential as a student at ECU?

Applicants will also be required to provide a Letter of Support by an ECU peer or staff member, employer, independent community member or organisation using the Letter of Support Template provided.

Selection will be based on:

• Content of Personal Statement
• Letter of Support provided

Contact AskUs .