Yakai means ‘help’ in Kaurna – this Bursary is a financial assistance payment which seeks to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander...
Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship
Gavin Wanganeen is the first Aboriginal Australian to receive an AFL life membership for playing 300 official matches. He is also a premiership star, Brownlow medalist, five-time All Australian and Best and Fairest winner in Port Adelaide Football Club.
This scholarship awards up to $5,000 per year, to a maximum of $20,000.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/unisa-wide/#GWIS
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Academic meritAreas of study:
- Any Area of Study
At Institution:
- University of South Australia
Study level:
- Undergraduate
Study Load:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location:
- SA
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
– be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student enrolled in the University of South Australia;
– maintain a grade point average of 4.0.
How to Apply
Your application’s written statement should include;
– reasons for studying your current program;
– academic achievements;
– community service involvement;
– future career goals.
Please note that previous recipients of any Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships.
Please apply through the myScholarships portal.