Introduction
Deakin University is offering the Dr. (Aunty) Mary Atkinson Scholarships at Deakin University, Australia for the academic session 2024/2025, exclusively available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolling in specific undergraduate programs through the National Indigenous Knowledges Education Research Innovation (NIKERI) Institute. This scholarship provides a fantastic opportunity for Indigenous students to pursue their studies with full financial support for tuition fees.
Scholarship Details
- Application Deadline: Open (Automatic consideration for eligible students)
- University: Deakin University
- Department: NIKERI Institute
- Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree
- Eligible Programs:
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Education
- Award Coverage: Full tuition fees for the standard duration of the course
- Number of Awards: 2 (One each for Nursing and Education)
- Nationality: Exclusively for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students
- Location: Australia
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Dr. (Aunty) Mary Atkinson Scholarship, applicants must:
- Nationality: Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
- Enrollment: Be enrolled through the NIKERI Institute.
- Status: Hold a Commonwealth supported place.
- Course Enrollment: Be a new student commencing studies at Deakin University in Trimester 1, 2025, in either the Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Education programs.
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Application Process
No separate application is necessary. The scholarship will be automatically awarded to the top-performing eligible Indigenous students who receive offers for the specified programs through the NIKERI Institute.
Benefits
Recipients of the Dr. (Aunty) Mary Atkinson Scholarship will have full tuition fees covered for the normal duration of their course, reducing the financial burden of pursuing higher education.
Important Dates
- Notification: Successful candidates will be notified in February 2025.
- Next Opportunity: Trimester/Semester 1, 2026.
This scholarship provides not only financial support but also recognition of Indigenous students’ academic efforts. For more details, please visit the official Deakin University Scholarship Page.
Take this opportunity to grow your knowledge and career at one of Australia’s leading universities!
