Generously supported by a philanthropic donor alongside the National Art School, the NAS First People’s scholarship covers the full tuition fees for students...
Aboriginal Housing Office Tertiary Accommodation Grants
This grant is available to support Aboriginal students with their living costs whilst at TAFE or university. By helping the recipient overcome barriers that might get in the way of studying or applying to study, this grant aims to improve retention rates of existing students and increase enrolment of aspiring students.
Scholarship details
Application dates
Open all year round
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.aho.nsw.gov.au/TAG
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Financial equity
Academic merit
Remote/rural students
High school leaversAreas of study:
- Any Area of Study
At Institution:
- NSW Universities
Study level:
- Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
- Postgraduate coursework
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate research
- VET courses
Study Load:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location:
- NSW
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this grant, you must be able to show evidence related to your study and living situation, including:
-confirmation of your Aboriginality (as required in your university or NSW TAFE application);
-full-time enrolment in an approved course or part-time enrolment for students living with a disability or mental health condition (Part-time students with a disability and/or mental health condition, demonstrated through confirmation from a medical service/certificate, may also be eligible) and;
-being a social housing tenant or being in housing stress (spending more than 30% of your weekly income on accommodation).
How to Apply
Please apply for a Tertiary Accommodation Grant through the Smarty Grants wesbite, found here: https://aho.smartygrants.com.au/TertiaryAccommodationGrants
You will also be asked to provide a brief statement (less than 400 words) outlining your need for this grant.