Scholarships

Indigenous Staff Scholarship Program

Indigenous Staff Scholarships, provided through the Department of Education, Science and Technology, are awarded to Indigenous staff who are leaders and mentors to Indigenous people contemplating or undertaking study, actively encouraging Indigenous students to participate in higher education and complete their courses.

Funding provided through the scholarship enables staff to take one year of leave from their university employment to complete full-time higher education study in their chosen academic or professional area. Five national scholarships are awarded each year granting up to $11,100 (indexed annually) to cover tuition fees and/or student contribution amounts for the year and a stipend payment of $22,300 (indexed annually). The Indigenous Staff Scholarships are awarded on merit as determined by the Minister following advice from the new Indigenous Higher Education Advisory Council, and priority is given to people undertaking postgraduate study.

Call for Applications

Applications for the 2007 Indigenous Staff Scholarships (for study in 2008) are now called for from Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff (academic and professional) of higher education providers. For more information on the scholarships, including guidelines, application instructions and a ISSP information package, can be downloaded from the DEST website.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11 May 2007. Late applications will not be accepted.