A scholarship provided by the Australian Government to assist Indigenous students with the costs of studying at university.
takamuna Scholarship for Education Costs
The aim of this scholarship is to improve progression and completion rates for Indigenous higher education students and provides universities more flexibility to implement responses that best meet the needs of individual students by providing scholarships, counselling and tutorial assistance.
This scholarships offers up to $5,000 per year for up to four years.
To retain this award, recipients are required to achieve a minimum Pass result in all units studied each semester.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.utas.edu.au/study/scholarships-fees-and-costs/domestic-scholarships/a-z?code=SCH_TAKAE
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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 Tasmania
Study level:
- Undergraduate
Study Load:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location:
- TAS
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
– be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
– be from a low socio-economic background;
– be studying a minimum of 12.5 credit points per semester at UTAS;
– and not be in the receipt of a Centrelink Start-up Loan or Centrelink Start-up Scholarship.
How to Apply
Please apply through the UTAS student portal, here.
Further Information
A separate scholarship has been created for one (1) student to be awarded the Takamuna Rosie Smith Law Scholarship. Rosie Smith is a well-respected Aboriginal leader and holds a law degree from UTAS. The scholarship is awarded to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander commencing their first year of a law or combined law degree.