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The Fr PJ McGuire Scholarship
The purpose of the Scholarship is to support students of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, with a preference for Kimberley students, studying at the Broome, Fremantle, or Sydney Campus of The University of Notre Dame Australia.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.notredame.edu.au/current-students/opportunities/scholarships/fremantle/scholarships-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-students
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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 Notre Dame
Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate coursework
- VET courses
- Postgraduate research
Study Load:
- Full Time
Location:
- WA
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Scholarship, applicants must:
Be and state that he/she identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and is recognised by his/her community as a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent;
Be enrolled or accepted for enrolment in an Undergraduate, Postgraduate or VET course at The University of Notre Dame Australia;
Be undertaking their studies internally;
Be able to demonstrate that their educational opportunities are limited due to adverse circumstances as set out in the Selection Criteria.
How to Apply
Written applications setting out compliance with the Eligibility Requirements and addressing the Selection Criteria must be made on the application form available from the University website. Applications must be submitted to the Office of University Relations, Fremantle.
Further Information
The Scholarship is awarded to the applicant who, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, best demonstrates through their application and supporting documentation:
Financial need;
Personal circumstances which warrant special consideration, including a permanent home address in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia;
Personal qualities and motivation.
The Scholarship will be advertised on the University website in the year preceding the award of the Scholarship.