Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship

This Scholarship is funded by the Australian Government under the Indigenous Student Success Program. It is valued at $9,000 (pro-rata for part-time)

The purpose of the Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships is to widen participation in higher education on campus for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Equity programs aim to overcome educational and financial disadvantages and help everyone access their potential.

This scholarship is for:

Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students Only

Areas of study:
Details not available.
At Institution:
  • University of New England
Study Level:
Details not available.
Study Load:
All Loads
Location:
NSW
Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must be:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander;
- Open to ALL new and continuing students enrolled in a UNE Enabling, Undergraduate or Postgraduate (Coursework) course at the University of New England;
- Relocation to Armidale for the purpose of study: Be able to demonstrate a planned relocation for the upcoming teaching period, or a recent relocation to Armidale in the last 6 months, for the purpose of study.
- Financial disadvantage: be able to demonstrate financial disadvantage, refer to supporting documentation section on the website. 
 
How to Apply

Details not available.

Further Information

Awarded on the basis of (in order):
Regional and remote location - Preference is given to applicants whose residential address is either regional or remote;
Financial disadvantage;
Academic merit.
$36000 approx. total
Duration of the Program
20 scholarships offered
Closed
Close: 05/01/2025
Close: 02/03/2025