Arrow Energy ‘Go Further’ Indigenous Tertiary Scholarship
This scholarship will open in December 2024.
- Enrolment status
- Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate coursework
- Study area
- All study areas
- Scholarship focus
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Financial hardship
- Scholarship value
- $10,000 Full time / $5,000 part time
- Scholarship duration
- One year
- Number awarded
- May vary
- Applications open
- December 2024
- Applications close
- March 2025
This scholarship is part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarship Scheme.
See all scholarships in this scheme.
Eligibility
You're eligible if you:
- are an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- can demonstrate financial need
- are enrolled in any coursework program in the semester of the award.
How to apply
Apply using the online application portal.
You may need to upload supporting documentation that shows your:
- financial circumstances (Centrelink statements, tax statements, etc.)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status
- academic and community service/leadership achievements.
You only need to complete one form to be considered for all scholarships under the UQ-ICS and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarships.
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
We'll consider:
- demonstrated financial need
- personal qualities including leadership potential
- academic achievement
- any other matter considered relevant to your future academic success.
Preference may be given to applicants who:
- identify with one of the following Traditional Owner groups:
- Barada Barna, Barunggam, Bigambul, Birri, Cobble Cobble, Emon/Iman, Jangga, Jarowair/Yarowair, Kambuwal, Mandandanji, Northern Gomeroi/Gomeroi, Wiri, Wakka Wakka/Western Wakka, Yetimarala
- are studying in a Relevant field:
- Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Ecology, or Mathematics, ICT, Law, Business, Finance, Supply Chain
- can demonstrate strength of personal attributes including community involvement, career aspirations, interests, drive, ability to overcome adversity in a personal statement of up to 500 words.
What happens next
We'll email you to confirm we've received your application.
If you haven’t received your confirmation email within 2 working days of submitting your application contact us at scholarships@uq.edu.au.
About this scholarship
The Scholarship was established in 2022 and is maintained by an expendable gift from Arrow Energy.