This scholarship is named after: Professor Ross Spark (1954-2013) who was the Head of the School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine and Rehabilitation Science...
The Bendi Lango Bursary
The APS Bursary of Financial Assistance for People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Descent (Bendi Lango bursary) was established by the Australian Psychological Society to support postgraduate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychology students.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.psychology.org.au/About-Us/What-we-do/Awards-and-scholarships/Other/ATSI/Bendi-Lango-Bursary
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Financial equityAreas of study:
- Health services and support
At Institution:
Any in Australia
Study level:
- Postgraduate coursework
Study Load:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location:
- ACT
- NSW
- NT
- SA
- QLD
- TAS
- VIC
- WA
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants do not need to be members of the APS;
Applicants must demonstrate their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage by confirmation in writing by the Chairperson of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander incorporated organisation;
Applicants must provide evidence of financial need;
Applicants must also provide proof of acceptance or current enrolment into an APAC-accredited postgraduate coursework degree.
Applicants must demonstrate their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage by confirmation in writing by the Chairperson of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander incorporated organisation;
Applicants must provide evidence of financial need;
Applicants must also provide proof of acceptance or current enrolment into an APAC-accredited postgraduate coursework degree.
How to Apply
Visit the Australian Psychological Society scholarships and bursaries page for information on how to apply.
Further Information
In addition, the recipient(s) will receive:
Complimentary APS student membership for the period of the financial assistance provided;
Complimentary APS membership for the first year post-graduation;
An invitation to present at the first APS Congress post-graduation, including complimentary Congress registration;