Gill Family Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

Established in 2014, the Gill Family Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship is intended to assist students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

Areas of study: Any Area of Study At Institution: Australian Catholic University Study level: Undergraduate Study Load: Full Time and Part Time Location: VIC

Value

• The scholarship is valued at $4,000, to be paid in one lump sum
• There is one scholarship available

Application process Applicants are required to provide the following as part of the application:

• A written statement of approximately 250 words outlining: how this scholarship could financially support your studies and career aspirations. your participation in community activities through the Jim- Baa-Yer Indigenous Higher Education Unit, that shows your commitment to ACU’s Mission and your community.
• A letter of recommendation that supports your participation in community activities outlined in your written statement.
• Evidence of financial hardship, most recent Tax Assessment Notice; or Centrelink Income Statement; or the most recent 60 days of bank transactions AND pay slips from the last 6 weeks
• Upload Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status (for more information on this requirement, please visit, COA)

If you would like assistance with completing your application, please contact your local Indigenous Higher Education Unit.

Selection criteria Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:

• Written statement
• Letter of recommendation
• Commitment to ACU’s Mission and contribution to community service
• Financial hardship

This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all of the following criteria:

• Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students (Confirmation of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander status will be required).
• Campus: Melbourne or Ballarat
• Course: any ACU undergraduate degree
• Year Level: second year of course or above (as of semester 1, 2024)
• Participation in community activities through the Jim- Baa-Yer Indigenous Higher Education Unit
• Financial hardship