Current & Future Coursework Students

The Dharawal Scholarship

The Dharawal Scholarship has been created to support an Australian Indigenous person studying an Undergraduate degree at the University of Wollongong. The scholarship endeavours to make funds available to students who wish to peruse their academic studies full-time within any faculty.

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is able to demonstrate active involvement in the community, as well as a commitment to their studies by maintaining a pass average.

Scholarship Details

Value:$1,000pa
Duration:One (1) year
Level of Enrolment:First/Second/Third/Fourth/Honours Year undergraduate
Number of Scholarships:One (1)
Year of Scholarship:Spring Session 2012
Target Group:Current Students
Category:Category B

Criteria:

  • Applicant must be enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree at the University of Wollongong 
  • Applicant must maintain a pass average throughout the duration of the scholarship 
  • Applicant must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent 
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need 

Application:

  • A completed Current Student Application Form 
  • A brief cover letter, resume and outline of community involvement
  • A photocopy of your academic records
  • A one page outline of how the scholarship will assist you in your career ambitions.
  • Please submit your application package single sided and unstapled.
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Applications closed: 30 September 2012

 

Last reviewed: 3 October, 2012