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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Scholarship
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Scholarships aim to encourage academically gifted Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are either commencing or continuing their tertiary education at the University.
Scholarship details
Application dates
Open all year round
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/opportunities/scholarships/all_uws_scholarships/INDIGENOUS#:~:text=The%20Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait,tertiary%20education%20at%20the%20University.
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Financial equity
Academic merit
High school leaversAreas of study:
- Any Area of Study
At Institution:
- Western Sydney University
Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
Study Load:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location:
- NSW
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be an identified Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
Be able to demonstrate financial or other hardship based on the Equity Criteria;
Be applying for any undergraduate degree at the University with an ATAR of 65 or above (or equivalent via the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Alternative Entry Program); OR
Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree and have maintained a minimum GPA of 4 (pass average).
Be an identified Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
Be able to demonstrate financial or other hardship based on the Equity Criteria;
Be applying for any undergraduate degree at the University with an ATAR of 65 or above (or equivalent via the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Alternative Entry Program); OR
Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree and have maintained a minimum GPA of 4 (pass average).
How to Apply
Application is required via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Further Information
Selection of this scholarship is based on a combination of academic performance and financial need to the maximum number of scholarships available.