Scholarship Details
Provider Name: University of Sydney
Scholarship Name: University of Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Breadwinners’ Programme
Description: The programme offers support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are currently working full time to support their family and wish to obtain a tertiary qualification. In partnership with the recipient’s employer, the scholarship provides financial support for the duration of the degree.
Study Level: Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Study Fields: General
Support Type: Equity Scholarship
Offer Frequency: Annual
Annual Comment: In the first 2 years of the degree, recipients study part time and work full time. In the second 2 years of the degree, recipients study full time and are not required to work, with the scholarship providing the equivalent of 80 per cent the full time wage earned prior to study.
Length: 4 year(s)
Gender: Co-Ed
Eligibility: The scholarship is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are currently working full time to meet family commitments. Recipients must have the support of their employer.
Target Group: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
Study Location: Australia – NSW: Sydney Metropolitan
Scholarship Website: http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/current/breadwinners.shtml (opens in new window)
Scholarship Contact Details
Contact Title: Indigenous Australia Student Support Officer
Contact Department: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support Services
Contact Phone: 61 2 86278619
Contact Email: support.cadigal@sydney.edu.au
Contact Postal Address: The Quadrangle A14, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006 Australia
Provider Details
Provider Name: University of Sydney
Provider Phone: 61 1800 793864
Provider Fax: 61 2 86278485
Provider Website: http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships (opens in new window)