The Aborigines Advancement League Gift Advisory Committee

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

THE FLINDERS UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

APPLICATION FOR STUDY GRANT

Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander graduates who are eligible to enrol in a first time postgraduate course at either the University of South Australia or The Flinders University of South Australia may apply for a study grant. This grant has been made available through the Aborigines Advancement League Gift Advisory Committee.

Selection for a grant will be based on the Grade Point Average achieved by applicants in their undergraduate courses; economic circumstances; a written statement; and a supporting statement from the applicant’s program director, course coordinator or supervisor.

1.Are you an Australian Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander in accordance with the Commonwealth definition which requires that you (each box must be ticked):

1.1be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent□

1.2identify as an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander □

1.3be accepted as an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander

in the community in which you live or have lived. □

2. Personal Details

Name / Family NameOther Names
Address / Postcode
Telephone No / Home TelephoneWork Telephone
Email
Date of Birth
Residency / Are you a permanent resident of South Australia? Yes □ No □
Income / What is your yearly personal or combined family income?

3.Name of Postgraduate or Medical Course for which you are seeking the Grant:

Course Name:______Full-time □ Part-time □

The Flinders University□ University of South Australia□

SATAC Code (where relevant):

4.Stage of the Course:

Please indicate anticipated date of completion

5.Details of your undergraduate course(s):

Name of course(s) and institution(s)

6.Please attach:

Transcripts of your academic records in 1) the program in which you are

enrolled and 2) your undergraduate program

 A personal written statement . Your written statement should outline:

•how you identify as an Australian Aboriginal citizen

•your community service involvement

•the name of your current program and reasons for studying it

•expected completion date

•details of your undergraduate program and academic achievements

•your future career goals

• details of your yearly personal or combined family income.

A supporting statement from your program director, course coordinator or supervisor

A completed Affirmation of Aboriginality form.

Closing date for applications:16 March 2018

Applications together with transcript must be lodged with:

Scholarships Office

Student and Academic Services

University of South Australia

GPO Box 2471, Adelaide SA 5000

Phone: 08 – 8302 1697 Fax 08 – 8302 2195

Email: mailto:

I declare that the information given in this application form is true and complete in every particular

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Signature Date