About this scholarship
Established by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Queensland, through Australian Catholic University, to commemorate and honour the work of their foundress Mary MacKillop. This scholarship recognises and rewards undergraduate ACU students who can demonstrate support and involvement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Scholarship type
Merit
Value
- This scholarship is valued at $4,000, to be paid in one lump sum.
- There is one scholarship available.
Student type
Future, Commencing or Current Students
Eligibility
Applications are open to applicants who meet all the following criteria:
- Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students (Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required)
- Course: Semester 1, 2025 enrolment in any ACU undergraduate degree
- Campus: Brisbane
- Contributed to leadership and/or community service
Application process
Applicants are required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement* of approximately 200 words outlining how this Scholarship could financially support you in your studies.
- Evidence of your contribution to, and/or leadership in, community service
- Evidence of academic merit from your most recent studies (applies to future students only)
- ATAR or equivalent; or
- academic transcript (including GPA)
- Upload Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status (for more information on this requirement please visit, COA)
* Statements are assessed on content, not language skills. If you access assistance from advisors, tutors or AI technology to complete your personal statement, please ensure that your submission accurately reflects your personal situation with regards to the criteria.
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
- Community service
- Academic merit
Selection process
Recipients will be selected by the Scholarships Office in consultation with the First Peoples Directorate.
Other
Recipients will be requested to submit an Impact Statement for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted them. This should be submitted to the ACU Scholarships Office no later than 1 October in the year the scholarship is awarded.
Mary MacKillop Scholarship
About this scholarship
Established by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Queensland, through Australian Catholic University, to commemorate and honour the work of their foundress Mary MacKillop. This scholarship recognises and rewards undergraduate ACU students who can demonstrate support and involvement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Scholarship type
Merit
Value
- This scholarship is valued at $4,000, to be paid in one lump sum.
- There is one scholarship available.
Student type
Future, Commencing or Current Students
Eligibility
Applications are open to applicants who meet all the following criteria:
- Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students (Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required)
- Course: Semester 1, 2025 enrolment in any ACU undergraduate degree
- Campus: Brisbane
- Contributed to leadership and/or community service
Application process
Applicants are required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement* of approximately 200 words outlining how this Scholarship could financially support you in your studies.
- Evidence of your contribution to, and/or leadership in, community service
- Evidence of academic merit from your most recent studies (applies to future students only)
- ATAR or equivalent; or
- academic transcript (including GPA)
- Upload Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status (for more information on this requirement please visit, COA)
* Statements are assessed on content, not language skills. If you access assistance from advisors, tutors or AI technology to complete your personal statement, please ensure that your submission accurately reflects your personal situation with regards to the criteria.
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
- Community service
- Academic merit
Selection process
Recipients will be selected by the Scholarships Office in consultation with the First Peoples Directorate.
Other
Recipients will be requested to submit an Impact Statement for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted them. This should be submitted to the ACU Scholarships Office no later than 1 October in the year the scholarship is awarded.