Colin and Eleanor Bourke Indigenous Postgraduate Scholarship

In honour of Colin and Eleanor Bourke’s dedication to Monash University’s human rights initiatives, this scholarship supports the ongoing education of Indigenous students undertaking a postgraduate coursework degree. Up to $40,000 is available for one student.

Areas of study: Any Area of Study At Institution: Monash University

Study level:

• Postgraduate coursework
• Postgraduate research

Study Load:

• Full Time
• Part Time

Location:

• WA
• ACT
• NSW
• NT
• SA
• QLD
• TAS VIC

Benefits: $20,000 per annum (48 credit points of study) paid until the minimum points for your degree are completed. Number offered: One scholarship available.

Selection criteria :

• Based on academic achievement and need.
• Preference is given to applicants whose application shows evidence of community-mindedness and active involvement in community work.

To retain this scholarship: You must maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 each semester.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be an Australian citizen;
• Be commencing or continuing student in a postgraduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia;
• Provide a Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Heritage certificate or a certified Statutory Declaration form to the William Cooper Institute. This can be emailed to wci-study@monash.edu