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Indigenous Commonwealth Education Scholarship
The Indigenous Commonwealth Education Scholarship provides up to $6,000 per year for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in a undergraduate or postgraduate by coursework program.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/careers-opportunities/scholarships/coursework/ices
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Financial equity
Remote/rural studentsAreas of study:
- Any Area of Study
At Institution:
- RMIT University
Study level:
- Postdoctoral
- Undergraduate
- Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
- Postgraduate coursework
- Postgraduate research
- VET courses
- Short executive courses
- Enabling foundation and preparatory courses
Study Load:
- Full Time
Location:
- VIC
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
Be an Australian Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander student;
Be an Australian citizen;
Be enrolled full-time in an associate or bachelor degree, or a postgraduate by coursework program at RMIT in standard semester 2 2023 (part-time study will be considered in exceptional circumstances);
Be able to provide proof of your Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent to the Ngarara Willim Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples if selected as an eligible recipient;
Meet be able to demonstrate financial disadvantage such as receiving a Government tested low income benefit or having a Centrelink Health Care Card, or are relocating or have relocated from a rural/regional area to study in Melbourne within the last four years.
Be an Australian Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander student;
Be an Australian citizen;
Be enrolled full-time in an associate or bachelor degree, or a postgraduate by coursework program at RMIT in standard semester 2 2023 (part-time study will be considered in exceptional circumstances);
Be able to provide proof of your Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent to the Ngarara Willim Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples if selected as an eligible recipient;
Meet be able to demonstrate financial disadvantage such as receiving a Government tested low income benefit or having a Centrelink Health Care Card, or are relocating or have relocated from a rural/regional area to study in Melbourne within the last four years.
Please note that preference will be given to students able to demonstrate financial disadvantage and who have relocated from a rural/regional area to study at RMIT.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted direct to RMIT or through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).
Before you begin your application, please visit Supporting Your Application for more information about supporting your application with evidence, providing referee letters and answering application questions.
Further Information
If eligible, you can also apply for ongoing accommodation support via the Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship. Additional services and financial support may be available through the Ngarara Willim Centre. Please contact them for further information.