About this scholarship
Established in 2026, this scholarship will financially support a female Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student, enabling the recipient to focus on their studies, pursue their career aspirations and achieve their educational goals.
The scholarship seeks to support and empower recipients to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to their communities.
Scholarship type
Equity
Value
- This scholarship is valued at up to $15,000, to be paid in instalments of $5,000 per year.
- There is one scholarship available.
Student type
Future, Commencing or Current Students
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all the following criteria by the application close date:
- Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students (Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required)
- Gender: Female
- Campus: Blacktown, Strathfield, North Sydney
- Level: Semester 1, 2027 enrolment in any ACU undergraduate or postgraduate degree
- Financial hardship and/or barriers faced in accessing higher education
Application process
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement* of approximately 250 words outlining:
- What has shaped your journey towards higher education, including any life, work, family, cultural or community experiences you would like to include.
- The responsibilities, commitments, or circumstances you have balanced on your pathway to higher education.
- Upload Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status (for more information on this requirement, please visit, COA)
- Evidence of financial need;
- Most recent Tax Assessment Notice OR
- Centrelink Income Statement OR
- Last two months of bank statements AND pay slips from the last 6 weeks.
*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.
Selection criteria
Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:
- Written statement
- Financial hardship
Selection process
The recipients will be selected by the Scholarships Office.
Ongoing requirements
To remain eligible for this scholarship, recipients are required to maintain the following each semester for the duration of the scholarship:
- Minimum Pass grade for at least two-thirds of enrolled credit points
- Minimum part-time enrolment load
Other
For each year that the scholarship is active, recipients will be asked to submit an Impact Statement for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted them.
Prior Family Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship
About this scholarship
Established in 2026, this scholarship will financially support a female Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student, enabling the recipient to focus on their studies, pursue their career aspirations and achieve their educational goals.
The scholarship seeks to support and empower recipients to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to their communities.
Scholarship type
Equity
Value
- This scholarship is valued at up to $15,000, to be paid in instalments of $5,000 per year.
- There is one scholarship available.
Student type
Future, Commencing or Current Students
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all the following criteria by the application close date:
- Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students (Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required)
- Gender: Female
- Campus: Blacktown, Strathfield, North Sydney
- Level: Semester 1, 2027 enrolment in any ACU undergraduate or postgraduate degree
- Financial hardship and/or barriers faced in accessing higher education
Application process
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement* of approximately 250 words outlining:
- What has shaped your journey towards higher education, including any life, work, family, cultural or community experiences you would like to include.
- The responsibilities, commitments, or circumstances you have balanced on your pathway to higher education.
- Upload Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status (for more information on this requirement, please visit, COA)
- Evidence of financial need;
- Most recent Tax Assessment Notice OR
- Centrelink Income Statement OR
- Last two months of bank statements AND pay slips from the last 6 weeks.
*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.
Selection criteria
Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:
- Written statement
- Financial hardship
Selection process
The recipients will be selected by the Scholarships Office.
Ongoing requirements
To remain eligible for this scholarship, recipients are required to maintain the following each semester for the duration of the scholarship:
- Minimum Pass grade for at least two-thirds of enrolled credit points
- Minimum part-time enrolment load
Other
For each year that the scholarship is active, recipients will be asked to submit an Impact Statement for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted them.