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Vicki Olsson Scholarship for Indigenous Students

The Vicki Olsson Scholarship for Indigenous Students was established to encourage and support Australian Indigenous students undertaking an undergraduate degree at UNSW Art & Design.

Deadline

31 March

Details

Amount: $10,000

Tenure: For up to 4 years

Application Eligibility

The applicant must be an Indigenous student who:

a) Identifies as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; and

b) Is accepted as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in the community which he/she lives.

This scholarship is available to future UNSW students enrolling in any UNSW Art & Design undergraduate degree program, which includes:

  • High School Leavers

  • Foundation Studies Students

  • Nura Gili Admissions Scheme (including Mature Students)

Residency Requirement

No residency requirements

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

  • Academic merit and/ or professional experience and achievements

  • Aptitude and commitment to extra-curricular, sporting or cultural activities and/or charity and volunteer work

  • Potential to contribute to the wider life of the University

Consideration will be given to financial need or other economic/social disadvantage that may hinder successful transition to university.

How to Apply

Applicants should apply online via My Application Online.

 

For more information please contact:

UNSW Scholarships Office
Tel: +61 2 9385 1078
Email: scholarships@unsw.edu.au