Mary MacKillop Scholarship

Established by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Queensland, through Australian Catholic University, to commemorate and honour the work of their foundress Mary MacKillop. This scholarship recognises and rewards undergraduate ACU students who can demonstrate support and involvement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Scholarship details

Value: $4,000 approx. total

Duration: 1 Year

Availability: 1 scholarship offered

Application dates

Closed

Open: 01/08/2023
Close: 01/03/2024

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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:

  • Australian Catholic University

Study level:

  • Undergraduate

Study Load:

  • Full Time

Location:

  • QLD

Eligibility Criteria

Applications are open to all of those who meet the following criteria:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students;
Course: any ACU undergraduate degree;
Campus: Brisbane;
Study load: full-time;
Contributed to, and/or leadership in community service.

Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:
Written statement;
Community service;
Academic merit.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to provide the following as part of the application:
A written statement of approximately 200 words outlining how this Scholarship could financially support you in your studies;
Evidence of you contribution to, and/or leadership in, community service;
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.