This scholarship, worth up to $8,000, supports Indigenous Australian students by alleviating costs that can be barriers to achieving a university education.
NICA's Indigenous Scholarship
This scholarship with assist an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student undertaking the Certificate IV in Circus Arts. This covers the full course fee.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/options/scholarships/472/nica---s-indigenous-scholarship/
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicantsAreas of study:
- Creative arts
- Tourism, Hospitality, Personal Services, Sport and recreation
At Institution:
- Swinburne University of Technology
Study level:
- VET courses
Study Load:
- Full Time
Location:
- VIC
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
– Be an Indigenous Australian or a Torres Strait Islander;
– Be commencing your first year at Swinburne and;
– Be enrolled full-time in the eligible course.
How to Apply
You will need a personal statement in 500 words or less addressing:
– experiences which may have hindered access to education;
– genuine interest in Circus Arts;
– previous engagement with the circus industry.
You will need to provide two written references:
– academic reference: from a person qualified to comment on academic studies, such a subject coordinator, school principal, etc. and;
– character reference: from a person competent to supply a character reference such a current or past employer.
Complete the online application form and submit with all the above supporting documentation.