For students identifying as of Aboriginal origin and/or Torres Strait Islander origin, this scholarship offers a payment of $1500 post census to assist with th...
Maev O'Collins Scholarship
Emeritus Professor Ellen Maev O’Collins established this endowed scholarship in 2015 to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking health sciences and social work studies – she greatly serviced the people of Papua New Guinea with her studies and work in her career.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://acu.smapply.io/prog/maev_ocollins_scholarship/
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Financial equity
Academic meritAreas of study:
- Health services and support
- Social work
At Institution:
- Australian Catholic University
Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate coursework
- Postgraduate research
Study Load:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location:
- ACT
Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all the following criteria, by the scholarship application close date:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students;
Faculty: Health Sciences;
Campus: Canberra;
Study load: full-time;
Financial hardship.
How to Apply
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
Evidence of financial hardship:
most recent Tax Assessment Notice; or
Centrelink Income Statement; or
the most recent 60 days of bank transactions AND pay slips from the last 6 weeks
Evidence of academic merit from your most recent studies (applies to future students only)
ATAR or equivalent; or
academic transcript (including GPA)
Upload Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.