The Aurora Education Foundation is pleased to be able to offer one full scholarship for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student or graduate to part...
Columbia University Summer Program on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Policy
Area: Indigenous Peoples’ Rights/Human Rights Indigenous Peoples’ Rights/Human Rights
Institution: Columbia University Columbia University
Level of study: Short executive course (3 weeks)
Study Mode: Online
Study Load: 24 Lectures and workshops
An Aurora alumni who attended the Program in 2017 commented:
“The Program really exceeded my expectations! The diversity of the participants and speakers meant that we were provided with an invaluable opportunity to learn about a very diverse range of issues facing Indigenous people globally, and we heard about innovative work being done in Indigenous communities around the world. In particular, I enjoyed hearing from the Sámi people about the ways in which they are working through issues relating to protection of intellectual property, being able to continue traditional methods of reindeer herding, and access to Indigenous language classes for their children. And we heard from the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, who sadly said that she was very disappointed in Australia’s treatment of Indigenous people. Whilst many participants outlined the painful battles, both past and present, that the Indigenous peoples of their countries have endured and continue to endure, one thing was clear – the resilience of Indigenous peoples globally, and I think that that left us all feeling inspired and determined to continue to work to effect positive change. And I think that having the network of new friends made through this Program means that we can continue to learn from each other long into the future.”
Scholarship details
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.humanrightscolumbia.org/news/2023-summer-program-indigenous-peoples-rights-and-policy-now-open-applications
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted as such by the community in which they live or have lived;
Be accepted into the Columbia University Summer Program on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Policy.
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship to attend the program, worth US$1,500.00, please send the following information to scholarships@aurorafoundation.com.au:
A current CV;
Confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent through a signed statement (including common seal if available) from the Aboriginal Heritage Association, Aboriginal Corporation or Land Council of the country of your ancestors;
Documentation from Columbia University showing you have applied to this program or been accepted.
You will be notified by email if you are successful in your scholarship application within a month of 31 October 2020.