ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Indigenous Australian Graduate Coursework Scholarship

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Overview

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Indigenous Australian Graduate Coursework Scholarship is on offer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking full-time or part-time study in any Masters or Masters (Advanced) program offered by the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences.

The objective of the award is to offer Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students support while undertaking graduate coursework study at the College of Arts and Social Sciences

Field of study

Any Masters or Masters (Advanced) program offered at the College

Eligibility

The award is available each year to prospective or continuing ANU students who

  • identifies as, and can provide confirmation of, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
  • is enrolled or enrolling in a Master or Master (Advanced) program in the College of Arts and Social Sciences;
  • has not previously completed a postgraduate Masters or PhD award at ANU or another institution.

Benefits

The successful applicant will receive $2,800 per six unit course to use for any purpose. Subject to satisfactory performance, the scholarship will automatically continue with each six unit course within the program, up to a maximum of $44,800 over the duration of the program.

How to apply

  • Determine whether you can meet the eligibility criteria listed above and in the Conditions of Award.
  • Fill in the application form available from the "Apply Now" link at the top of this page.
  • If not relying on an ANU Academic Record (transcript), then please attach/upload a copy of your latest Academic Record from another institution. You may attach your CV if your most recent academic record is over five years old;
  • Attach a personal statement of up to 1,000 words outlining the personal and professional benefits of their program of study and how the scholarship would support their study. Applicants are encouraged to include a discussion of relevant prior learning as well as any personal or relevant financial circumstances;
  • Attach two referee reports (referees can be personal, professional, or academic);
  • Contact details of an ATSI member of the community that would be willing to provide a letter of support if requested by the Selection Committee. 

Further information

https://cass.anu.edu.au/study/scholarships/indigenous-australian-graduate-scholarship

Value

$22,400 per annum
$2,800 per six unit course
1 on offer
Payments made per semester
Payments made for program duration.

Type

Application periods

16 December 2022 – 26 February 2023

Reference document

Conditions of Award (28/2019) (PDF, 371.17 KB)

Use contact details to request an alternative file format or conditions of award for past years not listed.

Ongoing eligibility

Continuation based on academic performance

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