Bank First Indigenous Knowledge and Community Scholarship

NOTE: This scholarship will next be offered in 2025. This scholarship is available biennially to a domestic student commencing the Master of Teaching (any stream), who has demonstrated significant and/or notable commitment to Indigenous Knowledge and/or Community. The recipient may be Indigenous or non-Indigenous.

Applications open

1 Jan 2025

Last day for applications

15 Mar 2025
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Last day for applications

This is the last day on which applications will be accepted. Though conditions vary, we recommend submission by 5pm AEST to avoid disappointment.

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

General allowance
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student

Total value

up to $20,000

Applicable study areas

Education, teaching and training

Number of scholarships awarded

1

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • be commencing a Master of Teaching (any stream) at the Faculty of Education as a domestic student in 2025
    • be able to demonstrate a significant and/or notable commitment to Indigenous Knowledge and/or Community.

    Selection criteria

    Eligible applicants will be assessed on the merit of their application

  • Application process
    • Completion of an online application form, the form will be accessible from this page when the scholarship round opens.
    • Applications are ranked by the selection committee consisting of three academic staff members of the University.
  • When will I know the outcome?

    May at the latest.

What are the benefits?

up to $20,000 over a two year period

The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.