Margaret Ida Howie Course Assistance Fund

Awards from the Margaret Ida Howie Fund are made to Indigenous Australian women in New South Wales who are undertaking tertiary study.

These awards of up to $1000 each are to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are studying at a tertiary institution in NSW, to attend a conference or to access resources which are required to complete their course of study.

Areas of study: Any Area of Study

At Institution:

• NSW Universities
• Other
• TAFE

Study level:

• Undergraduate
• Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
• VET courses

Study Load:

• Full Time
• Part Time

Location: NSW

How to Apply

1. Complete the Application Form
2. Ensure that you have provided the appropriate academic records and financial details, together with supporting documentation.
3. Applications must include a letter of support from your academic advisor or a lecturer dated and signed after June 1.
4. Include proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity.
5. Complete the Statutory Declaration at the end of this form.
6. Return the Application Form and supporting documentation to: Scholarships Officer, AEC (NSW) Inc. PO Box 3120 Redfern NSW 2016 or email the completed application to admin@aec.org.au

The Margaret Ida Memorial Course Assistance Fund is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are studying at a tertiary institution in NSW, to attend a conference or to access resources which are required to complete their course of study.