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Ma & Morley Scholarship Program - Category: Indigenous
The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program was born to honour the life changing and enduring friendship between the successful Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma and the respected Novocastrian Ken Morley through a program that aims to inspire, educate and cultivate the next generation of globally aware and socially conscious Australian leaders.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/ma-and-morley-scholarship-program/scholarships/ma-and-morley-scholarship-program-mmsp-category-indigenous
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicantsAreas of study:
- Any Area of Study
At Institution:
- University of Newcastle
Study level:
- Undergraduate
Study Load:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location:
- NSW
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must meet the following criteria:
Be enrolled in first year of study in any University of Newcastle undergraduate program;
Enrol in a minimum of 20 units;
Identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be recognised as such within your community;
Provide required documentation;
Have leadership aspirations;
Demonstrated commitment to one or more Ma & Morley values;
Not be the recipient of another University of Newcastle donor-funded or donor-sponsored scholarship;
Not have completed another degree;
Must be available to participate in program activities, as per the key dates.
Be enrolled in first year of study in any University of Newcastle undergraduate program;
Enrol in a minimum of 20 units;
Identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be recognised as such within your community;
Provide required documentation;
Have leadership aspirations;
Demonstrated commitment to one or more Ma & Morley values;
Not be the recipient of another University of Newcastle donor-funded or donor-sponsored scholarship;
Not have completed another degree;
Must be available to participate in program activities, as per the key dates.
How to Apply
Before applying it is recommended that all applicants read the Application help page and contact us at mamorley@newcastle.edu.au if you have any further questions.
Provide evidence your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and heritage;
A written personal reference from a responsible person. This person cannot be your relative but can include a higher education or VET educator, employer/manager/supervisor, doctor, specialist medical professional, lawyer, accountant, social worker, counsellor, religious or community leader, high school or college principal, counsellor, year advisor or career advisor;
a 800-word written statement addressing two application questions, which can be found here.
Further Information
3 of the 6 scholarships available in this category will be awarded to students who have completed a University of Newcastle enabling pathway like Yapug and Open Foundation (or are set to complete in 2023).
Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of an assessment of the application and supporting documents against the eligibility criteria. An interview process will follow for shortlisted candidates.