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AFTRS First Nations Scholarships
AFTRS First Nations Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit or equity. The scholarships are intended to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate or postgraduate students, who may otherwise be under-represented, with the costs associated with higher education at AFTRS.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.aftrs.edu.au/students/future-students/scholarships-and-financial-support/
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Financial equityAreas of study:
- Creative arts
At Institution:
- Other
Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
- Postgraduate coursework
Study Load:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location:
- NSW
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply, you must:
Identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres
Strait Islander person and be accepted as such
within your community;
Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent
resident or a New Zealand citizen;
Be enrolled in the AFTRS Bachelor of Arts Screen:
Production, Graduate Diploma in Radio Full time or part time or Master of Arts Screen or Master Screen Business and Leadership degree;
Show you are in need of financial assistance to meet the costs of or associated with studying at AFTRS; or show significant artistic merit and how your career aspirations would benefit;
Show you would be likely to complete the course.
Identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres
Strait Islander person and be accepted as such
within your community;
Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent
resident or a New Zealand citizen;
Be enrolled in the AFTRS Bachelor of Arts Screen:
Production, Graduate Diploma in Radio Full time or part time or Master of Arts Screen or Master Screen Business and Leadership degree;
Show you are in need of financial assistance to meet the costs of or associated with studying at AFTRS; or show significant artistic merit and how your career aspirations would benefit;
Show you would be likely to complete the course.
How to Apply
Complete the ONLINE application form and upload supporting documents.
You must give AFTRS:
A copy of Proof of Aboriginality;
A statement describing the opportunity the
scholarship would give you;
A statement declaring any other financial help you are getting to study in 2023 including Centrelink payments such as ABSTUDY;
If applying on the basis of financial need and/or other educational disadvantage: proof of real and enduring financial need. This may be proof you receive or will receive a means tested Australian government income support payment like Centrelink ABSTUDY. You may also give proof of other circumstances that may affect your education such as any carer responsibilities, sole parent responsibilities, long-term medical condition or disability or ongoing effects of abuse, or regional or remote disadvantage;
If applying on the basis of significant artistic merit and career aspirations:
Provide works of distinctive and creative storytelling for assessment and a letter of support from a screen or broadcast industry stakeholder or an experienced screen or broadcast practitioner.
You must give AFTRS:
A copy of Proof of Aboriginality;
A statement describing the opportunity the
scholarship would give you;
A statement declaring any other financial help you are getting to study in 2023 including Centrelink payments such as ABSTUDY;
If applying on the basis of financial need and/or other educational disadvantage: proof of real and enduring financial need. This may be proof you receive or will receive a means tested Australian government income support payment like Centrelink ABSTUDY. You may also give proof of other circumstances that may affect your education such as any carer responsibilities, sole parent responsibilities, long-term medical condition or disability or ongoing effects of abuse, or regional or remote disadvantage;
If applying on the basis of significant artistic merit and career aspirations:
Provide works of distinctive and creative storytelling for assessment and a letter of support from a screen or broadcast industry stakeholder or an experienced screen or broadcast practitioner.