Overview
Funded through the Federal Government's Indigenous Student Success Program (ISSP), this bursary is awarded annually by the Riawunna Centre, which provides a welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to meet, study and access academic and pastoral support and assistance.
Eligibility
- Available to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student who is commencing an Honours program, or commencing or continuing postgraduate coursework or research at the University of Tasmania in Semester 1, 2024.
- Selection will be based on academic merit.
- Engaging with the Riawunna Centre, including participating in and attending Riawunna activities and events is a condition of this award as is providing a short written report at the end of each semester to the Centre’s Head of Service.
- IMPORTANT: Applicants who apply for this bursary MUST meet the Commonwealth definition of Aboriginality to be eligible.
- The Commonwealth definition of who is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is as follows:
- is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent,
- who identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, and
- is accepted as such by the community in which he/she lives.
On-going Eligibility
- Achieve a minimum Pass result in all units studied each semester
- ADMIN Ready for payment - reset each semester
Duration
One year
Starting Date
31 August 2023
Closing Date
31 October 2023
Apply
Apply online prior to closing date. Applications cannot be submitted after closing date.
As applicants will be assessed on the quality of application, all questions should be answered in full. Please ensure care is taken with spelling and grammar.
Application status
Closed
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