The Hanrine Foundation Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

This scholarship is valued at $30,000, paid as $5000 per semester for up to 3 years. 
 
Preference will be given to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students from the Pilbara, Kalgoorlie or Perth regions. 

Scholarship details

Value: $30,000 approx. total

Duration: 3 Years

Application dates

Closed

Open: 22/01/2024
Close: 22/02/2024

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This scholarship is for:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants

Areas of study:

  • Creative arts

At Institution:

  • Edith Cowan University

Study level:

  • Undergraduate

Study Load:

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Location:

  • WA

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
– have completed the Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance at WAAPA the year prior;
– be enrolled full time or part time;
– have and maintain a course progression status of GREEN and;
– be enrolled in an eligible Bachelor course at WAAPA:
  • Bachelor of Arts (Acting);
  • Bachelor of Arts (Dance);
  • Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) or;
  • Bachelor of Performing Arts.

How to Apply

Applications including your Personal Statement and Statement of Support are to be emailed to Priscilla Arthur at p.arthur@ecu.edu.au by the closing date.
 
You must provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words addressing the following:
– demonstrate drive and commitment to establishing your career as an artist and;
– how will the scholarships assist in addressing limitations such as but not limited to financial hardship and personal difficulties?
 
Applicants will also need to supply a statement of support by a current lecturer or course coordinator speaking to the candidate’s skills and/or potential, their approach or commitment to training and their readiness or suitability for further training.