Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships

The Commonwealth Scholarships Program assists students of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuing undergraduate or sub-bachelor programs at the University of Notre Dame. There are two types of scholarships available: Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (ICAS) assists with relocation and accommodation costs up to $3,000 per calendar year, while Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (ICECS) assists with study costs ranging from $500 to $2,500 per calendar year based on assessed need. Scholarships are allocated proportionate to need and assessed in accordance with the ISSP Needs Assessment Framework, with additional consideration given to students required to relocate from remote or regional areas. Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship and cannot receive concurrent Commonwealth scholarships or Student start-up benefits for the same purpose.