Walker Family Undergraduate Scholarship

The Walker Family Undergraduate Scholarship is part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarship Scheme at the University of Queensland. This scholarship was established in 2020 by a donation from Feona Walker in partnership with the Alumni Friends under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative. The scholarship is maintained by income generated from the underlying endowment fund. The scholarship provides financial support of at least $4,500 per year to one eligible student for the minimum completion time of their undergraduate program. It is designed to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who can demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in any undergraduate program at UQ. Preference is given to students undertaking studies which explore Indigenous Knowledges, particularly land management, ecology or farming practices. Selection is based on demonstrated financial hardship, personal qualities including leadership potential, academic ability, and any other matter considered relevant to the student's future academic success. Applicants submit one application that considers them for all scholarships in the Aspire Scholarship scheme, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarship scheme, and the UQ Residential Scholarship scheme. Applications require supporting documentation showing financial circumstances, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status, academic achievement, and community service and/or leadership achievements.