Established in the year 2000 by the Federal Government, The Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship is Australia’s most prestigious scholarship for Indigenou...
Humanities Rob Riley Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of the Rob Riley Memorial Scholarship is to honour the memory of Rob Riley by supporting and encouraging Indigenous students in postgraduate course studies within the Faculty of Humanities.
Rob Riley was a prominent Aboriginal activist and community leader who tirelessly advocated for social justice for Aboriginal people in Australia. Over his life, Rob held many influential roles such as CEO of the WA Aboriginal Legal Service, Chairperson of the National Aboriginal Council and was a senior advisor to the Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/search/#!/?page=1&perPage=10&filters=Demographic:ABORIGINAL
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Academic meritAreas of study:
- Humanities, culture and social sciences
At Institution:
- Curtin University
Study level:
- Postgraduate coursework
Study Load:
- Full Time
Location:
- WA
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be eligible:
Be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Commencing a Masters (by coursework) pathway to HDR course within the faculty of Humanities
Not currently hold a scholarship (Commonwealth Education Costs and Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships are excluded).
How to Apply
See Curtin’s online application form.
Further Information
Recipients must meet ALL of the following:
Remain enrolled in initial course of study;
Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 65 each trimester;
Pass all units attempted each trimester.