MRS Indigenous Leadership Pathway Scholarship

MRS Indigenous Leadership Pathway Scholarship:

A scholarship for Indigenous Australian and Torres Strait Islander students who show leadership potential who are intending to or currently live on campus at Monash Residential Services.

Benefits: Up to $14,000 towards MRS fees for one year only.

Areas of study: Any Area of Study

At Institution: Monash University

Study level:

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate coursework
• Postgraduate research

Study Load: Full Time

Benefits Up to $14,000 towards MRS fees for one year only. Applicable to accommodation costs incurred only when in residence and actively delivering leadership within the community.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• An Australian citizen;
• Enrolled or intend to enrol full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at a Monash campus in Australia, and; Of Indigenous Australian background;
• Commencing or current resident at Monash Residential Services (MRS);
• Apply directly to Monash Residential Services (MRS) for on-campus accommodation;
• 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.

Selection criteria

• Awarded on the basis of need to eligible applicant.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities which may include public speaking experience and experience holding office-bearer- positions on committees and clubs.
• Evidence of significant active involvement within the Indigenous community.
• Capacity and willingness to act as an ambassador on behalf of Indigenous people at MRS events and activities throughout the year.
• Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.

To retain this scholarship:

• You must remain a resident with Monash Residential Services for the term of the scholarship.
• You must participate in the Monash Residential Services Diversity and Inclusion meetings (at least 6 per year).
• You must maintain full-time enrolment.
• You must not be in breach of any Monash Residential Services - Conditions of Residency

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