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ECU Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

The ECU Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarships are intended to assist Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students with the costs associated with University study. Applications are sought from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students from low socio-economic backgrounds who may also be dealing with difficulties such as a disability or ongoing illness, significant caring responsibilities, or relocation from rural or regional areas. ECU Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarships are valued at $3000 per year for each full-time year (or pro rata) of a student's undergraduate course at ECU.

Important dates

Opens: 1-02-2025 Closes: 1-03-2025

Applies to

Domestic Undergraduate Coursework

At a glance

  • This scholarship is open to individuals who are current ECU students.
  • For further information about this scholarship visit AskUs.

Eligibility guidelines

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

  • be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
  • be experiencing from financial hardship;
  • maintain a course progression status of GREEN;
  • be enrolled in a minimum of 15 credit points in any undergraduate course at ECU.

How to apply

Application is made via the ECU Online Scholarship Application Portal. Access to the Portal is available between application opening and closing dates.

Applicants will be required to provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words addressing the following;

Which circumstances have had a significant impact on your capacity to study and outline what you hope to achieve upon completion of your studies. You should also indicate how this scholarship will help you achieve these goal.

Selection criteria

Eligible applications will be assessed by a Selection Committee.

Selection will based on:

  • Content of Personal Statement

For more information

Questions about this scholarship can be directed to

enquiries@ecu.edu.au

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