Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to pursue a degree

This scholarship provides financial support to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student studying a degree in commerce, economics, business, government and industrial relations, law, science, IT, engineering, mathematics or psychology.

As part of the scholarship, QIC will provide a mentor who will support and assist the recipient throughout their university degree.

Key points

Targeted to

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Value

$10,000

Level of study

Undergraduate

Apply by

4 pm Monday 20 March 2023

Scholarship details

To be eligible, you must:

  • be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander*
  • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • be enrolled in full-time study at Griffith University
  • have a minimum GPA of 4.0 (if a current student)
  • be currently studying, or be commencing study, in one of the following undergraduate bachelor degrees:
    • Bachelor of Commerce
    • Bachelor of Economics
    • Bachelor of Business
    • Bachelor of Law
    • Bachelor of Science
    • Bachelor of Information Technology
    • Bachelor of Engineering
    • Bachelor of Mathematics
    • Bachelor of Psychology
    • Bachelor of Government and International Relations.

Students may apply in any year of study.

*Confirmation of Heritage may be required (a letter of confirmation is usually obtained from an incorporated Indigenous organisation and stamped with their Common Seal).

You can apply for this scholarship via our application process.

Application information

To be considered for this scholarship, you must complete the following sections within your application.

Study details

Either:

  • Secondary education history
  • Program preferences

Or:

  • Program: Details of current degree.

Statements

  • Personal statement: In 500 words or less, describe yourself and your personal attributes, such as your ability to overcome adversity, potential to achieve at university, community involvement, career aspirations, interests and drive.
  • Challenges statement: In 300 words or less, outline the impact the scholarship would have on your life and how it would help you achieve your current and future career goals.
  • Supporting documentation: Please upload a current CV/resume. Please upload the following formats only: PDF, Word, JPEG or Excel. We cannot guarantee other formats will be accepted.

Value

The scholarship is valued at $10,000, paid in instalments of $5,000 in Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 only, provided conditions are met.

Subject to approval by the donor, the scholarship may continue for an additional period. The continuation of the scholarship is at the discretion of the donor and is subject to the recipient meeting the terms and conditions of the scholarship for each applicable year. Recipients will be notified in writing of the outcome each applicable year.

Conditions are verified each trimester and payments are then made up to six weeks after the trimester census date once confirmation conditions have been met.

As part of the scholarship, QIC will provide a mentor to the student who will support and assist the student throughout their university degree. The mentor will be selected based on the successful applicants preferred qualities and values in a mentor.

To remain eligible for the scholarship, the recipient will be required to:

  • remain enrolled as a full-time student in an eligible undergraduate degree (previously listed)
  • maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0
  • continue to meet eligibility requirements.

A scholarship recipient may take leave of absence in accordance with University policy. Scholarship benefits are suspended for the period of leave of absence. Recipients must not defer for more than one trimester to remain eligible for the scholarship. Payments will be suspended for the trimester that the student defers, however will resume once the student returns to full-time study. The recipient may also be invited to meet with the donor, have their image featured in marketing materials to promote the scholarship.

The above conditions are verified each trimester at census date. If a scholarship recipient fails to successfully meet these conditions, it is at the discretion of the Selection Committee to withhold the trimester instalment or terminate the scholarship. The recipient must show cause to the Scholarships Office why the scholarship should not be cancelled.

Applications, including any supporting documentation, must be completed and submitted by the closing date.

The selection committee may decide to interview short-listed candidates. In making its recommendation, the selection committee will take into account personal qualities, including leadership potential.

Applicants may be required to provide additional information in order to determine eligibility.

Offers are made via email.

Griffith University reserves the right to withdraw an advertised scholarship at any time.

Donor details

QIC Limited is bound by one objective: to deliver investment outcomes for their clients. Created in 1991 by the Queensland Government to serve its long-term investment responsibilities, QIC has grown into a leading long-term specialist manager in alternatives. QIC delivers to more than 110 like-minded institutional investors in Australia and internationally.

QIC’s Reconciliation Action Plan represents QIC’s efforts to:

  • reconcile the past regarding treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • recognise and acknowledge Indigenous peoples’ involvement in Australia’s history
  • actively work towards a better future.

QIC believes our nation will not realise its full potential until everyone has equal access to opportunity, with business playing a vital role in solving social and environmental issues.

With a large focus on corporate citizenship, QIC harnesses the energy and capabilities of its people to empower positive change for our community. Therefore, the purpose of QIC’s Indigenous Tertiary Scholarship is to support indigenous students studying an undergraduate degree at Griffith University.

QIC believes in diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences which strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to its people and clients.

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