Joblink Plus Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarship

Scholarship details

Donor

Establishment

Joblink Plus is a for-purpose, not-for-profit organisation providing employment services and vocational training. We deliver to a range of communities across rural and regional NSW, covering around 70% of the state. Joblink Plus places approximately 11,000 people into employment annually. We support communities through direct contributions, social enterprise, and volunteering. We partner with a diverse range of organisations with shared values, including health initiatives as well as various youth and Indigenous programs. Our purpose is to believe in and provide support to all people, connecting them to the dignity and fulfilment made possible through education and meaningful work.

In collaboration with the University of Newcastle’s Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, Joblink Plus has established this scholarship to support and facilitate inclusive, broad and equitable access to university for people who may not otherwise have a connection to tertiary education.

For more information on this scholarship, please review the full Terms and Conditions.

Applicable to education, teaching, commencing students, 1st year, Indigenous, previous enabling pathway.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you will need to:

• Be enrolled in 1st year of an undergraduate education degree program with the University of Newcastle
• Establish your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and heritage with the university as outlined here.
• Not be the recipient of another University of Newcastle donor-funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently.

Required Documentation

Required documents will be listed on the ‘Your Documents’ page of your application. The application portal accepts PDF only. A maximum of 3 PDF smaller than 5 MB can be added per document type upload field.

• A personal statement (approx. 1 A4 page) outlining your academic achievements, career aspirations in the relevant area of study, and how this scholarship would assist you. This statement will cover all scholarships you are submitting for.

Benefit

The scholarship provides a total benefit of $8,000 to be paid as two lump sums of $4000 after the relevant semester census dates.

Selection

Selection is a competitive process and will be based on assessment of the scholarship application and any required supporting documents, with reference to the eligibility criteria. Available scholarships will be awarded with preference given to students who have come from pathway programs (Uni Next, Open Foundation, Yapug, Newstep, Diploma studies).

College

College of Human and Social Futures

Contact Details

Admissions and Scholarships
Student and Academic Services
University of Newcastle
University Drive
CALLAGHAN NSW 2308

Phone: +61 2 4921 5000
Email: [email protected]