At a glance
The scholarship is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students in either the School of Architecture or the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences in the area of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management, who are pursuing study or research in relation to Indigenous Australia.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to undergraduate students, and postgraduate students in the School of Architecture or the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences in the area of Geography, Planning and Environmental Managementwho are pursuing study or research in relation to Indigenous Australia.
About the award
The aim of the scholarship is to assist students or scholars undertaking study or research that will serve to benefit Indigenous (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander) children in Australia. The words 'to benefit Indigenous children' are to be interpreted broadly, encompassing undergraduate and postgraduate study, pure and applied research, and including such subject areas as Indigenous health, education, housing, community planning and design, and quality of lifestyle.
The selection committee, in making its recommendation, shall take into account:
(a) the academic merit or technical excellence of the applicant and their work; and
(b) the meritous performance, actual contribution or likely contribution which the applicant has made or will make, either directly or indirectly to the benefit of Indigenous children in Australia.
The value of the scholarship will be at least $3,500 but will be limited to the annual income from the fund. The amount of the award and the number of scholarships awarded varies on an annual basis.
How to apply
Applications should describe in writing how their study or research will fulfil the aims of the scholarship (as described above) and should outline how the scholarship will be used to further their study or research during the duration of their university course. Applications should include a program of study, work and travel.
Applicants will be notified in writing of their success or non-success in writing by the School of Architecture.Please complete the online application form by 5.00pm on the due date.Further Information: contact the Aboriginal Environments Research CentreT: 07 3365 3660 W: www.aerc.uq.edu.au/Applications close:17 August 2018Before you apply:- You are encouraged to read the definitive rules for this scholarship prior to application, in particular any specific eligibility conditions and check the FAQs if you have any questions.
Ceridwen Indigenous Rules.pdfEnquiries about this scholarship
