Riawunna Postgraduate Scholarship

Available to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student who is commencing an Honours program, or commencing or continuing postgraduate coursework or research at the University of Tasmania in Semester 1, 2021. Selection will be based on academic merit. Engaging with the Riawunna Centre, including participating in and attending Riawunna activities and events is a condition of this award as is providing a short written report at the end of each semester to the Centre’s Head of Service.

IMPORTANT: Applicants who apply for this bursary MUST meet the Commonwealth definition of Aboriginality to be eligible. The Commonwealth definition of who is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is as follows:
Is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent;
Who identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person; and
Is accepted as such by the community in which he/she lives.

Applicants should apply online and forward a copy of the referee’s report to two referees. All potential honours students should make contact with the Honours Coordinator in their discipline to discuss interests and options.