Commonwealth Indigenous Support Scholarship

Commonwealth Indigenous Support Scholarship

A scholarship provided by the Australian Government to assist Indigenous students with the costs of studying at university.

Total scholarship value

Up to $25,000

Number offered

20

See details

Lauren Elise Richter

Monash Relocation Grant

Growing up in regional Queensland, my opportunities for attending university were limited due to my circumstances. The Achieving Potential Support Scholarship and Monash Relocation Grant has provided me financial assistance and support while I study at Monash. This relief for my family and I, has allowed me to focus on my studies and strive for excellence. Receiving this scholarship has been a transformative opportunity, enabling me to pursue a degree I once thought wouldn't be possible.

Am I eligible?

You must be one of the following:

  • An Indigenous Australian

You must meet the following criteria:

  • Commencing or continuing student, enrolled in, or intending to enrol full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at a Monash campus in Australia.
  • Experiencing financial hardship.
  • 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 to wci-ss@monash.edu. If you have any queries please contact the William Cooper Institute on 9905 9034.

Benefits

  • $5000 per annum (48 credit points of study) until the minimum points for your degree are completed.

Number offered

20

Selection criteria

  • Awarded based on need.
  • Consideration is given if, in addition to low income, the student experience's one or more of the following educational disadvantage groups:
    • From a regional or remote area
    • Living with a disability or medical condition
    • Experiencing difficult family and life circumstances
    • From an underrepresented school

To retain this scholarship:

  • Maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 50 each semester.
  • You must maintain full-time enrolment.

How to apply

  • VTAC applicants - If you think you might be eligible for an equity scholarship, ensure that you apply for the VTAC equity schemes (SEAS) to be automatically considered.
  • For current Monash students, apply 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. For more details, visit our scholarships application page.