This scholarship was established to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in eligible programs for the first year of study with the college of ...
The Droga Indigenous Architecture Scholarship Program
The Droga Indigenous Architecture Scholarship Program has been established to develop meaningful representation in Australian architecture of Indigenous professionals. The scholarship aims to support a thriving Indigenous contribution to architectural culture and production, representing approached to issues of design, construction, sustainability and landscape.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.uts.edu.au/scholarship/droga-indigenous-architecture-scholarship-program
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicantsAreas of study:
- Architecture and built environment
At Institution:
- University of Technology Sydney
Study level:
- Postgraduate coursework
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate research
Study Load:
- Full Time
Location:
- NSW
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
– be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and provide either a Confirmation of Aboriginality from a Local Aboriginal Land Council or other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation OR a UTS Statutory Declaration form accompanied by two written references from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people from the applicant’s community who can confirm their identity and are not an immediate family member;
FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS:
– continuing enrolment in the Bachelor of Design in Architecture having completed no more than 48 credit points or be commencing full-time enrolment in the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (single or combined), providing a copy of their high school report showing subjects studied and, if available, a school reference, and
– be under 25 years of age at the commencement of the relevant year.
FOR MASTERS STUDENTS:
– commencing the Masters of Architecture with a GPA of 4.25 or above in the undergraduate degree that formed their basis of admission
– or continuing enrolment in the Masters of Architecture having completed no more than 36 credit points and achieved a Weighted Average Mark of 50 or above in their Masters subjects undertaken to date
– an academic reference.
All applicants must provide a curriculum vitae.
Applicants must apply using the UTS online Scholarships Application form to be eligible.
Applicants must be available to attend an interview in person, if required.
Further Information
For an undergraduate student, the maximum amount offered is $50,000 over 5 years.
For a Masters student, the maximum amount offered is $20,000 over 2 years.