Rob Riley Memorial MBA Scholarship

The Rob Riley Memorial MBA Scholarship honours the memory of Rob Riley by supporting and encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in business studies. Rob Riley was a prominent Aboriginal activist and community leader who tirelessly advocated for social justice for Aboriginal people in Australia. Over his life, Rob held many influential roles such as CEO of the WA Aboriginal Legal Service, Chairperson of the National Aboriginal Council and was a senior advisor to the Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. Rob Riley established Curtin's Centre for Aboriginal Studies and was awarded the Human Rights Medal in 1996. The scholarship provides full tuition fee coverage for the duration of the postgraduate business program (excluding Student Services & Amenities Fees). Recipients must maintain a minimum enrolment of 25 credits per trimester and a course weighted average of at least 65 each trimester.