Barefoot to Boots Refugee Grant
University of South Australia
Ian Smith AM, Chairman and Director of Barefoot to Boots, established this Grant in 2020. Barefoot to Boots is an Australian-based private sector NGO that supports refugees living in camps and their neighbouring host communities.
The Barefoot to Boots Refugee Grant provides encouragement and support for talented, financially disadvantaged students from a refugee background as they embark on their studies. Applicants will be students from a refugee background who are studying any program at UniSA. They can be a commencing UniSA College student, or a commencing undergraduate student.
The grant funds are designed to assist recipients with their living and/or education expenses.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
- Australian Citizen‚ an Australian Permanent Resident or the holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa‚ Temporary Protection Visa‚ or Bridging Visa.
- Refugee background.
- Enrolled in a program at UniSA College as a commencing student; or enrolled in an undergraduate program as a first-year student.
- Full-time study load.
- Submission of a written statement.
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
- Reasons for studying their UniSA program and how the degree supports their future aspirations.
- Their background prior to UniSA study.
- Academic achievements.
- Any financial or educational disadvantage that the applicant wishes to be considered.
- How the grant will benefit them.
The grant will be awarded based on academic achievement‚ financial disadvantage and information provided in the written statement.
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to attend a selection panel interview.