Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre Success Scholarships

Kulbardi was first established in 1988 as the Aboriginal Education Unit for Murdoch University. The centre was named the Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre by respected Elder Ralph Winmar. Kulbardi, pronounced ‘Kool-bar-dee’, is the Noongar word for magpie.

Awarded in categories of:

• Kulbardi Education Assistance;
• Kulbardi Childcare Support Scheme;
• Kulbardi Accommodation Assistance;
• Kulbardi Laptop Scheme.

Areas of study: Any Area of Study

At Institution: Murdoch University

Study level:

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate coursework

Study Load:

• Full Time
• Part Time

Location: WA

How to Apply Complete the online application form below and attach the required documents by the closing date.

Required Documents All applications are ranked against each other in a careful assessment of the combination of each of these criteria and documents:

• completed application form
• a personal statement (see application form for more details)
• the potential for this scholarship to help you achieve your academic goals and planned career pathway.

For more information regarding the selection process please refer to this document.

Payment Method Payments will be made each semester across your undergraduate degree or postgraduate course if you continue to meet the terms and conditions of the scholarship.

Scholarship payments for each semester will be made after the Census date of that semester. The payment amount may change each semester depending on the availability of funding.

Kulbardi Laptop Scheme – laptop will be provided to you by the Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre.

To apply for this scholarship you must:

• be an Australian citizen
• be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• intend to enrol or are currently enrolled at Murdoch University in either an undergraduate or postgraduate course
• not currently be in receipt of any Commonwealth Scholarship payments (ICECS/ICAS/IAS)

Please note:

• If you have residential costs paid for by Abstudy you are not eligible to apply for the Accommodation scholarship I- f you have been previously been awarded the Commonwealth scholarship you may still be eligible for the Kulbardi Laptop - Scheme.
• Circumstances of personal and/or financial hardship may also be taken into consideration.
• Contact the Kulbardi Student Support Coordinator if you need more information.