This scholarship aims to relieve some financial pressure for a first in family Indigenous student.
Shalom Gamarada Scholarship Program
The Shalom Gamarada Scholarship Program was established to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians through contributing to higher education and increasing the number of Indigenous professionals. It addresses the serious educational and socio-economic disadvantages which many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students face by providing support for students studying long-haul degrees to live in an academic, personal and inclusive community at Shalom College.
Scholarship details
Application dates
Open all year round
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://shalomcollege.unsw.edu.au/gamarada-scholar-ship-program/
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Financial equityAreas of study:
- Any Area of Study
At Institution:
- University of New South Wales
Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate coursework
Study Load:
- Full Time
Location:
- NSW
Eligibility Criteria
The scholarship is awarded based on:
Financial need;
Course of study;
Past leadership, cultural and sporting achievements; and
Commitment to Shalom’s collegiate community.
All applicants must be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying long-haul degrees while living at Shalom College.
How to Apply
Applicants should apply through the standard Shalom College application process and submit an essay on their suitability for the scholarship.
Further Information
Since the started of the program in January 2005, 47 students have graduated, including 23 Aboriginal doctors and 10 lawyers. Gamarada residents have also enjoyed a pass rate of well-over 90% in the past 7 years – exceeding that of non-Indigenous Australians. Most of the Gamarada residents are studying long-haul degrees like Medicine and Law and compete against the brightest and most privileged students from around Australia and the world.