This scholarship was established in 2021 to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students commencing an undergraduate degree in the School of Business...
Mary MacKillop Today First Nations Tertiary Scholarship
Mary MacKillop believed in the power of education to transform lives. In her legacy the Sisters of Saint Joseph have continued to empower individuals and communities by providing access to education. Since 1998 tertiary scholarships for the First Nation Peoples of the lands in which we live have addressed the financial barriers faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and supported them to access and achieve their academic goals.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.deakin.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/mary-mackillop-today-first-nations-tertiary-scholarship
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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:
- Deakin University
Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate coursework
Study Load:
- Full Time
Location:
- VIC
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible you must be:
An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person;
Living in a rural or regional home location;
An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person;
Living in a rural or regional home location;
be enrolled full-time;
A commencing student, enrolled full time at Deakin University in one of the following:
a Bachelor degree or postgraduate by coursework degree.
A commencing student, enrolled full time at Deakin University in one of the following:
a Bachelor degree or postgraduate by coursework degree.
Preference will be given to students:
Enrolled in an undergraduate degree;
Who are facing hardship/s;
Who are not in receipt of an additional scholarship;
Enrolled in their first tertiary qualification.
How to Apply
You can apply for this scholarship directly through the Deakin Course and Scholarship Applicant Portal.
As part of the application process, you will also be required to upload current supporting documentation.
The supporting documentation required includes evidence of:
Your financial hardship (if applicable);
Your medical condition or disability (if applicable).