Colin and Eleanor Bourke Indigenous Postgraduate Scholarship

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Colin and Eleanor Bourke Indigenous Postgraduate Scholarship
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In honour of Colin and Eleanor Bourke's dedication to Monash University's human rights initiatives, this scholarship supports the ongoing education of Indigenous students undertaking a postgraduate coursework degree. Up to $40,000 is available for one student.

Applications
3 Aug - 6 Nov 2020

Benefits
$20,000 per annum (48 credit points of study) paid until the minimum points for your degree are completed

Selection criteria

Based on academic achievement and need.
Preference is given to applicants whose application shows evidence of community-mindedness and active involvement in community work

To retain this scholarship:
You must maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 each semester.

How to apply

To apply, submit your application directly to Monash.
This scholarship cannot be deferred.

Every scholarship may have a different application process – or none at all. Read the application details carefully and submit your application by the deadline.

Tel: +61399026011 / +6199024972 Show Number
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Deadline: 06 Nov 2020
Amount: AUD 40,000 - 40,000
Postal Code: VIC 3800
Number of Scholarships: 1

Eligibility

You must be one of the following:

An Australian citizen

You must meet the following criteria:

Commencing or continuing student in a postgraduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia.
To be eligible you must provide a Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Heritage certificate or a certified Statutory Declaration form to the William Cooper Institute. This can be emailed, & if you have any queries please contact the William Cooper Institute.

Providers

Study in Australia Monash University

About Company

The William Cooper Institute connects research, learning and engagement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities through the establishment of a ‘hub-and-spoke’ model of Indigenous leadership and participation across and within the University.

The Institute oversees the development of targeted strategies to increase the participation of Indigenous students across the country, in particular, graduate students and those from regional areas. It also implements comprehensive engagement programs with secondary schools, and strengthens connections with Indigenous community-controlled organisations, to build greater awareness of the University’s educational offerings, pathways, entry schemes, scholarships and support programs.

The William Cooper Institute subsumes the Yulendj Indigenous Engagement Unit, and facilitates interactions and engagement between:

Indigenous student recruitment and support services
Indigenous staff recruitment and support services
Monash Indigenous Study Centre: run as a school out of the Faculty of Arts, the Centre provides students with opportunities to gain knowledge and understanding of Australian Indigenous cultures, traditions and histories.
Gukwonderuk Unit: run as a unit out of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, the Unit supports students by providing subject-relevant resources and a student lounge to enable more Indigenous people to become health care providers, educators, researchers and leaders
The growing Indigenous support offerings run out of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, including the Wominjeka Djeembana Lab for Indigenous research
A network of Monash Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander career researchers
Faculties

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