The Ray McGill Scholarship for Indigenous Students

This scholarship was established to provide access to further education and opportunities to a student who may not otherwise be able to afford to attend University. 

Scholarship details

Value: $5,000 approx. total

Duration: 3 Years

Availability: 2 scholarships offered

Application dates

Closed

Open: 30/06/2023
Close: 08/12/2023

Options


This scholarship is for:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Financial equity
Remote/rural students

Areas of study:

  • Any Area of Study

At Institution:

  • University of Wollongong

Study level:

  • Undergraduate

Study Load:

  • Full Time

Location:

  • NSW

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
– maintain a minimum WAM of 50;
– be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
– be intending to enrol in their first year of study full-time in any undergraduate degree at UoW;
– be able to demonstrate financial need and/or social disadvantage. Equity criteria can include (but is not limited to) low income, family background, living in or originating from rural or isolated regions and/or permanent disability and;
– outline how the scholarship will assist with your career ambitions. 

How to Apply

Please apply through UoW’s Application Portal.