This scholarship provides Indigenous students with financial assistance towards their education costs to support their academic success.
Quick Information
| Institution | UTS |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Location | NSW, Australia |
| Deadline | January 01, 2026 |
Overview
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Eligibility
You must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
Requirements
To be eligible for the scholarship an applicant must: Be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and provide either: a Confirmation of Aboriginality from a Local Aboriginal Land Council or other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation; or a UTS Statutory Declaration form accompanied by two written references from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people from the applicant’s community who can confirm their identity and are not an immediate family member; and Be intending to enrol, or currently enrolled, in an eligible course, which includes: an undergraduate award course; or a postgraduate award course; or the Jumbunna Unistart program; and Not be in receipt of other Commonwealth funding which may make them ineligible for this scholarship.
Benefits
The scholarship provides financial assistance towards education costs. While the exact amount and terms can vary, the aim is to support the recipient's academic expenses to facilitate their success at UTS.
How to Apply
To apply please complete the online Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) Equity Scholarship application form and therein demonstrate financial disadvantage through: Receiving a means-tested Commonwealth income support payment; or Providing comprehensive information demonstrating exceptional financial hardship. Alternatively, students can arrange a financial assessment with the UTS Financial Assistance Service to evidence financial disadvantage. Follow the link below to apply
Apply Here: https://banksia.aurorafoundation.com.au/