The Bendi Lango Bursary

The APS Bursary of Financial Assistance for People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Descent (Bendi Lango bursary) was established by the Australian Psychological Society to support postgraduate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychology students. This bursary provides financial assistance to help students complete their APAC-accredited postgraduate coursework degree in psychology. The total bursary amount is approximately $30,000. Recipients receive complimentary APS student membership for the period of financial assistance, complimentary APS membership for the first year post-graduation, and an invitation to present at the first APS Congress post-graduation with complimentary Congress registration. This scholarship aims to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychologists and support their educational journey in the field of psychology.