Scholarship

Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

University of South Australia Original Source
Award

A$5,000 - A$20,000

Deadline

Apr 14, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship is named after Gavin Wanganeen, the first Aboriginal Australian to receive an AFL life membership for playing 300 official matches. He is also a premiership star, Brownlow medalist, five-time All Australian and Best and Fairest winner in Port Adelaide Football Club. This scholarship provides financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled at the University of South Australia. The scholarship awards up to $5,000 per year, to a maximum of $20,000 over four years. Eligible students must maintain a grade point average of 4.0 and can be studying any area of study at the undergraduate level. Applications are assessed based on reasons for studying the current program, academic achievements, community service involvement, and future career goals.

Duration 12 - 49 mo
Renewable (4yr)

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Citizenship
Australia
Residency
Australia
Project in
Australia
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic
Priority for
indigenous

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter

Review process

Applications assessed on reasons for studying, academic achievements, community service involvement, and future career goals

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding