2025 Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships - Application Form

The Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships are generously funded by the Australian Government's Indigenous Student Success Program (ISSP), which provides grants to higher education providers to assist Indigenous Australian students undertake higher education. For more information, please visit www.qut.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholar...

Part 1: Personal Details

What is your full name? (required)

Title

First Name

Last Name

What is your student number? (required)Your Student Number is generally your username WITHOUT the 'n' and any leading zeroes (e.g., if username is n0123456, Student Number is simply 123456).

What is your preferred email address? (required)

Part 2: Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent (CATSID)

Indigenous Australian applicants are reminded that in applying for an identified scholarship, it is a requirement that the CATSID process is completed. Please visit the Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Descent (CATSID) for students webpage for details on what documentary evidence you need to provide, how to submit your documentary evidence to QUT, and who to contact if you have any questions.

By proceeding with this application, you consent for your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status provided to the Oodgeroo Unit, QUT to be shared with the Selection Panel and the Scholarships team.

If you have any questions, please contact information.oodgeroo@qut.edu.au or equityscholarships@qut.edu.au.

Have you completed the CATSID process with QUT and received a confirmation letter from the Oodgeroo Unit or Carumba Institute notifying you that your CATSID has been approved? (required)

Yes

WARNING: If you do not complete the CATSID process by the closure of applications, your application may default to being unsuccessful. You are permitted to continue submitting this application form however please ensure that this step is completed by closure of applications.

Part 3: Financial Hardship

Are you in receipt of a means-tested Commonwealth income support payment? (required)

Yes

Please provide proof of means-tested Commonwealth income support payment (required)The document should include your name, the type of income support payment you a receiving, and the date you last received payment (e.g., Centrelink Income Statement)

Have you received a scholarship or bursary through the QUT Equity Scholarships Scheme, an Equity Emergency Bursary, an Equity Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Bursary, and/or an Equity WIL Relocation Bursary? (required)

Yes

NOTE: To be eligible for Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships, you must be able to demonstrate financial disadvantage to the University, either by: (a) being in receipt of a means-tested Commonwealth income support payment, or (b) a comprehensive financial assessment by the University.

If you still wish to be considered for the Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships, we recommend that you instead complete an Equity Scholarships Scheme application form.

Part 4: Regional or Remote Area

Are you from a regional area or remote area? (required)

Yes

Please upload evidence of having been from a regional area or remote area (required)e.g., an official bill, tax return, or letter from a local official

Part 5: Declaration

Privacy Statement

The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) complies with Australian and Queensland privacy laws and guidelines. Information collected is treated as confidential and is used for administrative or educational purposes only. Personal information will not be disclosed unless you agree or the law requires disclosure. For more information on privacy at QUT, including QUT's privacy plan, please visit our website.

By applying for the Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships, you are providing permission for your details to be shared with the Selection Panel. QUT collects the personal information on the Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships application form to assess your application and for other university purposes upon enrolment. QUT will collect and use your personal information for the purposes of administering and carrying out the Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships and may share information with nominated third parties who require the information for the management of the Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships. This information will not be used for promotion and marketing purposes.

Terms and Conditions

Before applying for the Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships, you are advised to peruse the terms and conditions on our website.

I declare that I have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of the above (required)

To finalise your application, please click 'Submit'.