NTEU Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

NTEU Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

The NTEU Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Scholarship was established to support and encourage Undergraduate Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students who demonstrate a commitment to community, across the various different stages of their degree.

Provider:
National Tertiary Education Union Murdoch Branch
No. of Scholarships:
3
Duration of Award:
1 year
Level of study:

• Undergraduate
• Honours

Semester Availability:

• Semester 1

Study Area:

• Agricultural Science
• Allied Health
• Creative Media and Communication
• Education
• Engineering and Energy
• Environmental and Conservation Sciences
• Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
• Information Technology
• Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences
• Nursing
• Physical Sciences and Mathematics
• Psychology
• Veterinary Science

• Eligibility
• How to Apply

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must: 

• be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student
• fall into at least one of the student categories below:
  • be enrolled in a first year undergraduate course at any Murdoch University campus
  • be enrolled in a final year/honours at any Murdoch University campus
  • be a student living or studying in a regional / remote area while enrolled in a course at Murdoch University campus. 
• demonstrate a history of community engagement
• maintain continued enrolment as a full-time student in the course.

How to Apply

Complete the online application form below and attach the required documents by the closing date.

Required Documents

This scholarship requires you to submit the following documents:

• completed  application form
• a personal statement of no more than one A4 page outlining:
  • why you are interested in studying your chosen discipline
  • how the scholarship will benefit and assist you to achieve their personal goals
  • your academic success and planned career pathway.
• reference(s) from people or organisations suitable to comment on your community engagement and activity.

Payment Method

Payments will be made directly into your nominated bank account in the following instalments:

• $2,500 in week 7 or 8 of the semester you are awarded
• $2,500 in week 7 or 8 of the consecutive second semester

These payments are subject to acceptance and ongoing compliance with the terms and conditions.

Scholarship Value:
$5,000
Opening Date:
30 Oct 2023
Closing Date:
10 Mar 2024
Student Type:
Domestic