Francis Xavier Conaci Scholarship

Established in 2016 by ACU Vice Chancellor, Professor Greg Craven, this scholarship honours Francis Xavier Conaci, a young Aboriginal scholar who joined the Benedictines and travelled to Rome for his education. This scholarship will assist an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ACU undertake study at the University’s Rome campus.

Scholarship details

Value: $4,000 approx. total

Duration: 1 Year

Availability: 2 scholarships offered

Application dates

Closed

Open: 04/03/2024
Close: 19/03/2024

Options


This scholarship is for:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Academic merit

Areas of study:

  • Any Area of Study

At Institution:

  • Australian Catholic University

Study level:

  • Undergraduate

Study Load:

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Location:

  • NT
  • SA
  • QLD
  • TAS
  • VIC
  • WA
  • ACT
  • NSW

Eligibility Criteria

This scholarship is open to current ACU student who meet all of the following criteria:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students;
Course: any ACU undergraduate degree;
Enrolled in any unit of study offered at the University’s Rome Campus during the Mid Semester period (June/July).

How to Apply

Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
 – a written statement of approximately 250 words outlining why attending this unit in Rome is important for your education
– Upload Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.