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. 

This scholarship is for:

Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students Only

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. 
Further Information

The scholarship supports two students commencing their first year of any undergraduate degree at the University of Wollongong.

$5000 approx. total
3 Years
2 scholarships offered

Open: 23/06/2026

Close: 10/12/2026

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