The intention of the Australian Indigenous Women's Scholarship is to support Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women studying in the Faculties of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) or Engineering and Information Sciences (EIS).
The scholarship is funded by Jean Clarke, a Fellow of the University of Wollongong. She has had a life-long passion for access and equity and the importance of education for women, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
In the event of exceptional applicants, the selection panel reserves the right to split the funding between multiple recipients.
Selection will be based on shortlisting and interview
Open from 20/Nov/2023 to 17/Mar/2024
Value
$10,000 per annum
Duration
One (1) year
Level of Enrolment
Second Year, Third Year, Fourth Year, Fifth Year
Graduate Type
Undergraduate
Number Available
One (1)
Year of Scholarship
2024
Degree
Any UOW undergraduate degree, including Honours, within the Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health (SMAH) or the Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences (EIS)
Offer Type
Scholarship
Category
Community
Broad Study Area
Engineering, Health & Medicine, Information & Communications Technology, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics, Science
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Application Criteria
Successful applicants must maintain enrolment in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or Honours year of any degree within the Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health or the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences at the University of Wollongong for the duration of the scholarship.
Applicant must maintain minimum 50+ WAM.
Applicants must provide a completed UOW Confirmation of Aboriginality Statutory Declaration: https://documents.uow.edu.au/content/groups/public/@web/@wic/documents/doc/uow269337.pdf
Applicants must be an Indigenous Woman, in line with the eligibility criteria for this scholarship
Applicants must provide a resume, a brief cover letter that outlines how the scholarship assist with your studies - Career Goals - Commitment to your field of study
Successful applicants must remain enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Wollongong for the duration of this scholarship
