This scholarship supports an Indigenous Australia student studying the Bachelor of Construction Project Management or a Bachelor of Engineering degree (majorin...
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
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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Eligibility 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.
How to Apply
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
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.