Indigenous Staff Scholarships for Postgraduate and Undergraduate in Australia, 2014

Australian Government offers indigenous staff scholarships for pursuing postgraduate and undergraduate degree level. Indigenous Staff scholarships provide professional development opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff working at universities. Up to five national scholarships are awarded each year. Successful applicants can take 12 months leave from their job to study full time in their chosen field. They receive up to $27,311 as a living allowance and up to $13,542 for tuition fees and student contribution amounts for the year.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided for courses offered by Australian universities.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for postgraduate and undergraduate (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff) at Australian Universities.
Scholarship Provider: Australian Government
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees (academic or general) at an Australian university who actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to complete their higher education studies.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Australia can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Indigenous Staff Scholarships provide professional development opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff working at universities. The scholarships are part of the Australian Government’s plan to help improve education outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in higher education. Up to five national scholarships are awarded each year.
Number of award (s): Up to five national scholarships are awarded each year.
Duration of award (s): Scholarship is offered for one year.
What does it cover? Successful applicants can take 12 months leave from their job to study full time in their chosen field.  They receive up to $27,311 as a living allowance and up to $13,542 for tuition fees and student contribution amounts for the year.
Selection criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit.
Notification: Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application by email or letter.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is the email. The following documents are required to assess your application:
- Completed and signed application form
- Documentary evidence of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander status
-Signed letter of support from your higher education provider employer
-Certified copy of academic transcripts
-Two referee reports
-Curriculum Vitae
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 27^th September 2013.

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