Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary

A generous donation from Flinders University graduate Erica Jolly, a Companion of the University, has enabled the establishment of the Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary. The bursary has been established to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake a higher education course, specifically in the field of education, including special education.

Areas of study: Teacher education At Institution: Flinders University

Study level:

• Undergraduate
• Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma

Study Load: Full Time Location: SA

Selection Criteria The bursary will be awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic merit, with preference given to a female student. The academic merit of applicants will be assessed by way of the Selection Score used to gain entry to their course of study e.g. ATAR, STAT score in the case of commencing students, and the Grade Point Average (GPA) in their course of study in the case of continuing students. Selection will be made in accordance with procedures approved by the Director, Academic and Student Services, and will be carried out in collaboration with the staff of the Office of Indigenous Strategy and Engagement.

Application information Applications should be submitted online through the Flinders University Student Information System. Applicants will need to login and navigate to the My Scholarships tab to submit an application. The application form for this scholarship is called “Indigenous Scholarships”, or you can search for it by the keyword "Indigenous". You will be considered for multiple scholarships if you complete this application.

Applicants for the bursary must:

• be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
• identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; and
• be accepted as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander by the community in which he or she lives or has lived.
• be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate course of study in Education or Special Education at Flinders University.