Wilson Family Indigenous Scholarship
Achieving Potential Scholarship for Distinction
The Wilson Family Indigenous Scholarship be established to recognise the generous philanthropic support provided by the Wilson Family via the Jewish Holocaust Centre to Monash University.
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 Australian citizen
You must meet the following criteria:
- An Indigenous Australian
- Commencing or current student undertaking an undergraduate degree at a Monash campus in Australia.
- Consideration will be given to applicants from one or more of Monash University's defined equity or personal disadvantage groups.
- 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
- $6000 per annum (48 credit points of study) for the duration of your degree.
Number offered
- One scholarship available.
Selection criteria
- Awarded based on need.
- If you identify as an Indigenous Australian, 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-study@monash.edu. If you have any queries please contact the William Cooper Institute on 9902 4972.
To retain this scholarship:
- You must maintain a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 50 each semester.
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.
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