VET Indigenous Relocation Scholarship
Applications are open Local students Future students
Moondani Toombadool Centre will be supporting a VET Indigenous student
enrolled to commence a Diploma (including Unilink) or Advanced Diploma. This
scholarship aims to assist with relocation and accommodation costs.
Courses eligible
Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Unilink Diploma courses offered by Swinburne
University of Technology.
Eligibility / selection criteria
To be eligible for the VET Indigenous Relocation Scholarship, applicants must:
Meet the following criteria:
Australian citizen
confirm they are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage:
be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
be accepted as such by the community in which you live, or formerly lived
Meet the following enrolment criteria:
be a commencing Swinburne student in 2022
enrolled full-time in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
Have experienced one or more of the below points, which may have hindered access to education:
financial hardship
personal hardship
Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
located in a regional, rural or remote area
Submit a personal statement (500 words) addressing the above (#3) and:
describe your aspirations for this course
explain current financial circumstance and the impact this scholarship will provide
Provide two referee reports outlining your suitability for the scholarship:
Academic reference - from a person qualified to comment on academic studies, such as a subject coordinator, school principal, etc.
Character reference - from a person competent to supply a character reference such as a current or past employer.
Value
The scholarship is valued at $2500 (One-off payment). There are 5
scholarships available to be awarded.
How to apply
Applicants should complete an online application form and submit with all
supporting documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For assistance when completing your application, please view the
https: // www. swinburne.edu.au/study/options/scholarships/#guide
Conditions
All scholarships offered by Swinburne are governed a set of conditions. Please
visit our Scholarship Conditions page for further information.
Contact
Fees and Scholarships, Student Administration and Library Services
[email protected]
