In honour of Colin and Eleanor Bourke’s dedication to Monash University’s human rights initiatives, this scholarship supports the ongoing education...
William Cooper Indigenous Scholarship
The William Cooper Indigenous Scholarships support high-achieving Indigenous students with leadership potential to engage with their community and support other Indigenous students to access higher education.
Two scholarships are available, each scholarship is valued up to $54,500:
Two scholarships are available, each scholarship is valued up to $54,500:
$6000 per year for the duration of the degree up to a maximum of four years;
Annual accommodation costs up to a value of $14,000 per annum for two years only. You must apply for Monash Residential Services.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.monash.edu/study/fees-scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/gandel-indigenous-scholarship?domestic=true
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Academic meritAreas of study:
- Any Area of Study
At Institution:
- Monash University
Study level:
- Undergraduate
Study Load:
- Full Time
Location:
- TAS
- VIC
- WA
- ACT
- NSW
- NT
- SA
- QLD
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this Scholarship, you must:
– be an Indigenous Australian (with preference given to students who provide a Confirmation of Aboriginality form);
– be an Indigenous Australian (with preference given to students who provide a Confirmation of Aboriginality form);
– be a commencing student with an ATAR of 80+, or continuing student with a Weighted Average Mark of 65+;
– be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree at a Monash Campus in Australia;
– be selected to be a Monash Indigenous Student Leader and;
– be able to provide a Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Heritage certificate or a certified Statutory Declaration form to the William Cooper Institute.
Further Information
Selection criteria:
Based on academic achievement, educational disadvantage and leadership potential as demonstrated in the interview.
Based on academic achievement, educational disadvantage and leadership potential as demonstrated in the interview.
Benefits continued:
$2500 one off Monash Global Grant used from the second year of the degree (funded by Monash);
An invitation to apply for a place in Monash Minds, a leadership program for first year students.
To retain this scholarship:
Recipients must maintain a full-time enrolment and must participate in the Indigenous Student Leaders Program.