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Sophia Fund Indigenous Bursaries
A generous donation from the Sophia Fund, has enabled the establishment of the Sophia Fund Indigenous Bursaries. They have been established to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake a higher education course.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships/sophia-fund-indigenous-bursaries
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
High school leaversAreas of study:
- Any Area of Study
At Institution:
- Flinders University
Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
Study Load:
- Full Time
Location:
- SA
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for these bursaries must:
Be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; and be accepted as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander by the community in which he or she lives or has lived;
Be in their first year of higher education study;
Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate course of study at Flinders University.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted online through the Flinders University Student Information System. Applicants will need to login and navigate to the My Scholarships tab to submit an application. The application form for this scholarship is called “Indigenous Scholarships”, or you can search for it by the keyword “Indigenous”. You will be considered for multiple scholarships if you complete this application. Please read the how to apply page and ensure all of your personal details are up-to-date in Student Two before applying as you will be assessed using the information in the Student System, including ATSI status, home and semester address, citizenship etc.