Ngalaya Bursaries and Grants

As a registered charity and the peak body for First Nations lawyers and law students in NSW/ACT, Ngalaya are committed to supporting the next generation of First Nations law-makers.

 

Ngalaya has funds available to support Indigenous law students with once-off bursaries or Ngalaya members with specific grants. Applications are always open, with priority given to individuals experiencing financial need. 

This scholarship is for:

Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students Only

Areas of study:
  • Law and Paralegal Studies
At Institution:
Any university in the specified location(s)
Study Level:
  • Postgraduate Coursework
  • Undergraduate
Study Load:
All Loads
Location:
NSW, ACT
Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the Ngalaya Bursary, you must:

  • be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and;
  • be currently studying a Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor or PLT program in NSW or the ACT.

 

To be eligible for the Ngalaya grants, you must be a current Ngalaya member. The Grant is a once-off payment towards the cost of specific goods or services to support their education, professional development or advocacy. This may include conference attendance, professional training, purchasing equipment or resources.

How to Apply

If you are applying for the Ngalaya Bursary, please write a 1-2 page cover letter that:

  • introduces you and your mob and;

  • explains your financial need, academic and social engagement and your commitment to First Nations justice.

     

You must submit a copy of your latest academic transcript and you may choose to attach a copy of your CV.

 

If you are applying for a grant, please write a 1-2 page cover letter that:

  • introduces yourself and your mob;
  • confirms your Ngalaya membership;
  • provides details of the goods/activities you are seeking financial support for;
  • explains how the grant would support your education or advocacy;
  • explains your financial need and;
  • identifies how the grant might contribute to First Nations Justice.
Further Information

Details not available.

$1000 approx. total
1 Semester
Open