Aboriginal Tertiary Education Scholarship

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is pleased to offer twelve month Aboriginal Tertiary Educational Scholarships for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island students to undertake tertiary
studies. The purpose of the Tertiary Education Scholarships is to encourage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents to achieve educational aspirations and contribute to development in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.

Scholarship details

Value: $5,000 approx. total

Duration: 1 Year

Availability: 2 scholarships offered

Application dates

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This scholarship is for:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants

Areas of study:

  • Any Area of Study

At Institution:

  • Flinders University
  • University of Adelaide
  • University of South Australia

Study level:

  • Undergraduate

Study Load:

  • Full Time

Location:

  • SA

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for the Aboriginal Tertiary Educational Scholarships you need to meet the
following criteria:
Be a resident of the City of Port Adelaide Enfield;
Be a person who is of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent;
Identifies as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; and is accepted as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which he/she lives or has lived;
Be enrolled as a full-time student beyond the census date (which is the last day to withdraw without incurring liability for student contributions or tuition fees) at Flinders University, the University of Adelaide or the University of South Australia;
Receive and maintain the nominated University’s formal offer stating that you are enrolled throughout the scholarship;
Be enrolled in or undertaking an undergraduate course in any university discipline.

How to Apply

If you believe you are eligible for an Aboriginal Tertiary Education Scholarship, please complete an
application form and submit to the City of Port Adelaide Enfield via email or post.

Further Information

Priority for the Scholarships will be given to individuals who have not already completed an
Australian bachelor’s award or equivalent, however Scholarships for applicants studying higher awards will be considered. If you are awarded the scholarship you must spend the money on any costs involved in
undertaking University studies such as HECS fees, travel expenses, child care, computer
equipment, programs, software, stationery or the costs of textbooks.