Yiaga-yagila Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship
Achieving Potential Scholarship for Distinction
The Yiaga-yagila Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship is generously supported by Brand Architects to provide financial support and encourage Indigenous Australian students to pursue undergraduate studies in the field of design.
Applications
Not awarded in 2025
Total scholarship value
Up to $18,000
Number offered
One
Georgia Lee Kyranis
Achieving Potential Indigenous Support Scholarship
I grew up in a regional area and there was only one university in my state. I was a high achiever and wanted to strive for great things, and that path brought me to Monash University. This didn't come without its challenges, I was relocating interstate to attend University and this meant I needed to become self-sufficient. My single mother was not in a position to financially support me in this endeavour, and so if I didn't receive a Monash scholarship I might not have been able to move and go to university, because the costs of moving and paying for everything myself were a lot. My Monash scholarships allow me to work only part time, giving me the ability to focus on my studies and still have the flexibility for leisure without worrying so much about money.
Am I eligible?
You must be one of the following:
- An Indigenous Australian
You must meet the following criteria:
- Commencing or current student, enrolled in or intending to enrol in an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture at a Monash campus in Australia.
- From one or more of Monash University's defined educational disadvantage categories.
**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 at any one time.
Selection criteria
- Awarded based on need.
- Preference to be given to students studying the Bachelor of Architectural Design.
To retain this scholarship:
- You must maintain a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 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.
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.