The GO Foundation Indigenous Scholarship
Value
Maximum total value is $30,000.
Duration
The maximum duration will be up to 3 years.
Status
Closed
Opens
17/06/2024Closes
15/07/2024Quick Links
Overview
The GO Foundation Indigenous Scholarship was founded by Adam Goodes and Michael O’Loughlin with a focus on educational attainment for Indigenous students, recognising that education is key to creating a brighter future for Indigenous Australians.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for either Scholarship an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and provide either:
- a Confirmation of Aboriginality from a Local Aboriginal Land Council or other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation; or
- a UTS Statutory Declaration form accompanied by two written references from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people from the applicant’s community who can confirm their identity and are not an immediate family member; and
- Be enrolled full-time in an eligible UTS undergraduate degree (excluding online degrees);
- For continuing students: Achieved a minimum of a Pass Average (WAM 50 or above) over the duration of their current UTS course.
- All candidates must apply using the UTS online Scholarships application form to be eligible; and
- All candidates must be available to attend an interview in person if requested.
Selection process
As demonstrated in the Scholarship application and interview:
- Financial Need: Likelihood that the receipt of the scholarship will increase the Recipient’s ability to complete the UTS degree at a higher level of performance than would otherwise be the case;
- Giving Back: Potential for the Recipient to be an effective and energetic agent for positive change in both their chosen career and community;
- Cultural Identity: Commitment to the cultural identity and heritage of the Indigenous community in which they are a member;
- Aspiration: Motivation to succeed in the nominated UTS course.
- Academic Merit may be taken into consideration.
- Preference may be given to female identifying students.
Need more information? Contact...
UTS Scholarships
Email: scholarships@uts.edu.au
Website: uts.edu.au/scholarships
Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research
Phone: 1800 064 312
Email: Jumbunna@uts.edu.au
Website: Jumbunna.uts.edu.au
Other information
For the full details of this scholarship please see the Conditions of Award.
