HMC Capital Indigenous Leaders Scholarship
Industry Leaders Scholarship
The HMC Indigenous Leaders Scholarships will support high-achieving Indigenous Australian students with leadership potential to engage with their community and support other Indigenous students to access higher education.
Ruosen San Nhi Chung
Monash Mentor Scholarship
Being a recipient of the Achieving Potential Support Scholarship has been transformative in my academic journey. Throughout my studies, I have encountered challenges that have tested my resilience, such as navigating the complexities of remote learning during the pandemic and balancing personal responsibilities alongside my education. The financial support from the scholarship has not only eased the burden of these obstacles but has also allowed me to fully focus on my studies and creative development.
Being part of the Fine Arts faculty has fostered my passion for visual storytelling, and the scholarship has been instrumental in providing growth opportunities, both academically and personally. It has removed some financial barriers, allowing me to access resources that enhance my skills and take part in collaborative projects, travels, and exhibitions that I might not have been able to engage with otherwise.
Looking ahead, I aspire to pursue a career that bridges art and community engagement, using my creative practice to inspire mindfulness and connection. This scholarship has empowered me to reach for that potential, and I am deeply grateful for the doors it has opened.
Am I eligible?
You must be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen
You must meet the following criteria:
- Continuing student enrolled in their second, third or fourth year in an undergraduate degree at a Monash campus in Australia.
- **Are an Indigenous Australian.
- Current students must achieve a 70+ WAM
- Demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to give back to the community via any Monash leadership programs.
**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 9902 4972.
Benefits
- $10,000 per 48 credit points for a maximum of three years.
Number offered
- Two scholarships awarded at any one time.
Selection criteria
- Awarded on academic achievement and need.
To retain this scholarship:
- You must maintain a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 each semester.
How to apply
- 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.