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

Value: $20,000 approx. total

Duration: 4 Years

Application dates

Closed

Open: 22/01/2024
Close: 13/03/2024

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This scholarship is for:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Academic merit

Areas 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.