University of Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Breadwinners’ Programme

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)