MRS Indigenous Leadership Pathway Scholarship

MRS Indigenous Leadership Pathway Scholarship:

A scholarship for Indigenous Australian and Torres Strait Islander students who show leadership potential who are intending to or currently live on campus at Monash Residential Services.

Benefits:

Up to $14,000 towards MRS fees for one year only.

Scholarship details

Value: $14,000 approx. total

Duration: 1 Year

Availability: 1 scholarship offered

Application dates

Closed

Open: 01/12/2022
Close: 09/02/2023

Options


This scholarship is for:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Financial equity

Areas of study:

  • Any Area of Study

At Institution:

  • Monash University

Study level:

  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate coursework
  • Postgraduate research

Study Load:

  • Full Time

Location:

  • TAS
  • VIC
  • WA
  • ACT
  • NSW
  • NT
  • SA
  • QLD

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
An Australian citizen;
Enrolled or intend to enrol full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at a Monash campus in Australia, and;
Of Indigenous Australian background;
Commencing or current resident at Monash Residential Services (MRS);
Apply directly to Monash Residential Services (MRS) for on-campus accommodation;
Provide a Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Heritage certificate or a certified Statutory Declaration form to the William Cooper Institute. This can be emailed to wci-study@monash.edu. If you have any queries please contact the William Cooper Institute on 9902 4972.

Further Information

Selection criteria:
Awarded on the basis of need;
Demonstrated leadership qualities which may include public speaking experience and experience holding office-bearer positions on committees and clubs;
Evidence of involvement within the Indigenous community;
Capacity and willingness to act as an ambassador on behalf of Indigenous people at MRS events and activities.

To retain this scholarship:
You must remain an MRS resident;
You must maintain full-time enrolment and a pass average (50%).