How to apply
The Australian National University (ANU) has an Indigenous
Australian Admission Scheme that enables prospective students to
be admitted to undergraduate programs if those prospective students
do not hold qualifications which meet the formal admission requirements
of the University.
To be eligible for consideration under the scheme prospective students
must:
- be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent;
- identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
and
- be accepted as such by the community/ies in which he/she has been
or is associated.
To apply through the scheme, you follow the standard application process
to the University (see Admission)
for the program you wish to apply for, and also complete a Supplementary
Form - Indigenous Australian Admission Scheme.You will need to send
the Supplementary Form to the Jabal Centre by 31 October for First
Semester enrolment or 30 May for Second Semester enrolment.
Applicants through the scheme are also interviewed and complete assessment
tasks, which may involve reading, writing and listening skills. This process
is conducted over two to three days and requires the prospective student
to attend the University campus in Canberra.
Click here for more information about the Indigenous
Australian Admission Scheme.
Planning your studies
The ANU website includes lots of information that will help you with
planning your studies. See the Undergraduate
Handbook for outlines of program structure and lists of courses offered
at the University. The Study@ANU
site is useful as a first point of contact for prospective students to
find out about the programs (degrees) offered at ANU.
The Jabal Centre can also give you advice on planning your studies. Drop
into the Centre, or make an appointment to see one of our staff (see Contact
Us). If we aren't able to answer your questions, we can help you find
the person who can.
Financing your studies
Financial assistance
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students may obtain financial
assistance through the Aboriginal Study Assistance Scheme (ABSTUDY).
This scheme is administered by the Centrelink, and prospective students
are advised to lodge application forms at least six weeks before
the start of their course. ABSTUDY can be contacted by telephone on
13 2317 or online.
Scholarships
There are a number of scholarships available for Indigenous students.
See the
Scholarships
website for current information on these and other scholarship opportunities.
Living in Canberra
Canberra, the nation's capital, offers a unique lifestyle of city and
country. It is a vibrant city with an immense number of attractions,
including the Australian War Memorial, National Museum, National
Library, Old Parliament House and Parliament House, National Science
and Technology Centre (Questacon) and the High Court of Australia to name a few.
Located in close proximity to the NSW snowfields and the NSW South Coast,
Canberra offers many natural attractions that are unsurpassed anywhere
in Australia. Canberra is known as the "Bush Capital" as there
are numerous parks, lakes and bicycle tracks covering the city.
Canberra has an active social scene with many of Canberra's nightclubs
and cafes located within walking distance of ANU.
Canberra also has a number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
organisations which the Jabal Centre works closely with. These include
Health, Youth and Housing Associations.
For further information on Canberra, visit the
ANU
website.
Accommodation
ANU has eight Halls and Colleges ranging from self-catered to fully-catered,
depending on your individual requirements. We understand that many Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander students have families wishing to accompany
them during their studies at ANU. We can assist in finding suitable
accommodation either through local Aboriginal organisations or through
the ANU Accommodation Service.
The ANU Accommodation Service will direct you to the most suitable accommodation
services and has excellent links with members operating in private sector
housing.
All accommodation enquiries should be made through the ANU University
Accommodation Service on telephone (02) 6125 1100 or see the website.
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