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ECU Vice Chancellor's Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship
The ECU Vice Chancellor’s Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship was established to provide financial support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians. The scholarship funds are payable each semester, until the completion of a Bachelor’s degree at ECU. Applicants are asked to demonstrate leadership and contribution within the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, and/or university community.The scholarship offers $2,500 per semester (pro rata for part time study) for up to 7 semesters.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/details/ecu-vice-chancellors-indigenous-australian-scholarship
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicantsAreas of study:
- Any Area of Study
At Institution:
- Edith Cowan University
Study level:
- Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
- Undergraduate
Study Load:
- Full Time
Location:
- WA
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander;
have completed a minimum of 60 credit points towards your Bachelor’s degree at the time of application;
be enrolled in a minimum of 30 credit points per semester;
demonstrate community and/or university leadership and contribution;
be able to demonstrate successful achievement in prior studies; and
have and maintain an academic progression status of GREEN;
and not be in receipt of another scholarship over $5000.
How to Apply
How to apply
Application is made via the ECU Online Scholarship Application Portal. Access to the Portal is available between application opening and closing dates.
Application is made via the ECU Online Scholarship Application Portal. Access to the Portal is available between application opening and closing dates.
Applicants will be required to provide a personal statement in response to the following:
– in 300-500 words, please explain what Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership means to you,
– in 300-500 words, how do you demonstrate leadership and positively contribute to your community, either within ECU or more broadly? Please name the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community from which you descend or are accepted as a member?
– if you are successful in receiving this scholarship, how will this assist you in reaching your full potential as a student at ECU?
Further Information
This scholarship is open to current ECU students.
Questions about this scholarship can be directed to AskUs.
Selection will be based on academic merit, demonstrated leadership and contribution to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and University communities. Short-listed candidates may be invited for an interview prior to final selection.