Scholarships

ECU Indigenous Scholarship

The ECU Indigenous Scholarships are intended to assist Indigenous Australians with the costs associated with University study. Applications are sought from Indigenous students from low socio-economic backgrounds who may also be dealing with difficulties such as a disability or ongoing illness, significant caring responsibilities, or relocation from rural or regional areas. ECU Indigenous Scholarships are valued at $3000 per year for each full-time year (or pro rata) of a student's undergraduate course at ECU.

Application opening date: 31 January 2014
Application closing date: 03 March 2014
Method of application: Application form will be available to download from this web page between application opening and closing dates

Payments

Amount: $3000 per year for full time enrolment (pro rata for part time – minimum 30 credit points).
Frequency: $1500 (or pro rata) payment made each semester for duration of course after census date.
Method: Electronic Funds Transfer

Eligibility requirements

Eligibility criteria:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Financial Hardship

Nationality:

• Australian Citizen

Level of study:

• Undergraduate Bachelor Courses

Year of study:

• Any

Faculty:

• Any

School:

• Any

Study mode:

• Any

Applicant information:

Applicants will need to provide evidence of meeting the eligibility criteria.

Selection:

Selection will be based on demonstrated need and personal circumstances.

More information:

Contact Scholarships Office.