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Barpa Indigenous Construction Scholarship

Value

The maximum total value is $12,000

Duration

Standard duration of the course or remaining standard duration of the course

Status

Open

Open.
Opens
20/05/2024
Closes
04/07/2024

Overview

The aim of the Barpa Indigenous Construction Scholarship is to support Indigenous Australians studying the Bachelor of Construction Project Management by providing financial assistance and the opportunity for a paid cadetship.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for the Scholarship, an applicant must meet all of 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 the Bachelor of Construction Project Management (C10214);
  • All applicants must provide a curriculum vitae.
  • All applicants must apply using the UTS online Scholarship Application form to be eligible.
  • All applicants must be able to attend an interview, if required.

Selection process

As demonstrated in the scholarship application and interview:

  • Passion for and motivation to succeed in UTS course and pursue a career in Construction;
  • Initiative to seek opportunities to continually advance their professional and personal lives;
  • Alignment of values, goals and culture with those of Barpa – including commitment to the cultural identity and heritage of the Indigenous community and drive to make positive change and opportunities for Indigenous Australians nationally;
  • Interest in and motivation to succeed in the Barpa Cadetship program;

How to apply

To apply for the Barpa Indigenous Construction Scholarship, please submit the online application form by 11:59pm Thursday 04 July 2024.

Need more information? Contact...

UTS Scholarships
Email: Scholarships@uts.edu.au