Established in 2016 by ACU Vice Chancellor, Professor Greg Craven, this scholarship honours Francis Xavier Conaci, a young Aboriginal scholar who joined the Ben...
Taplin Indigenous Bursary for International Education
The Taplin Indigenous Bursary for International Education has been established by Emeritus Professor John Taplin to support the expenses of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students or staff involving engagement with other First-Nations peoples overseas.
The bursaries are open to both current and Indigenous staff and students and are available to assist with the expenses of international education and travel.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://scholarships.adelaide.edu.au/Scholarships/undergraduate/all-faculties/taplin-indigenous-bursary-international-education
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Academic meritAreas of study:
- Any Area of Study
At Institution:
- University of Adelaide
Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
- Short executive courses
Study Load:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location:
- SA
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be and identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person undertaking study as a Commonwealth supported student and must remain enrolled on a full time or part time basis or be a staff member.
How to Apply
Student applications are to be submitted using the online form.
Further Information
The recipients must use the bursary funds only for the following purposes:
To undertake and engage in a project in a country with First Nation peoples (with a preference for New Zealand and Canada) that is relevant to issues facing Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people; or
to attend a conference or visit relevant centres to investigate issues of relevance to Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people; and
For legitimate costs associated with travel to the study project or conference such as airfares, accommodation and program expenses
To undertake and engage in a project in a country with First Nation peoples (with a preference for New Zealand and Canada) that is relevant to issues facing Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people; or
to attend a conference or visit relevant centres to investigate issues of relevance to Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people; and
For legitimate costs associated with travel to the study project or conference such as airfares, accommodation and program expenses
Selection of the successful candidates will be made according to academic merit ensuring funds are used to support study projects with First-Nations peoples with a preference for programs in Canada or New Zealand. Academic merit for commencing students will be determined according to ATAR or equivalent scores. Academic merit for continuing students will be determined according to students’ cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) or equivalent scores.
Recipient/s must also undertake at least one of the following to share travel experience with others:
present and participate in Wirltu Yarlu oreintation
present to your Faculty or workplace of origin
participate in the exchange student network
contribute a one page article to the Adelaidean