Tracey Banivanua Mar Scholarship at La Trobe University 2024

Background:

This scholarship has been established to support a student undertaking a part-time or full-time Bachelor of Arts (on campus or online) or Arts (Honours) student, who demonstrates similar qualities to Tracey Banivanua Mar, to be a voice for 'their people' communities and nations across the Pacific, women everywhere fighting for autonomy and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Eligibility for the Tracey Banivanua Mar Scholarship:

• Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or New Zealand citizens.
• Candidates should be enrolled full or part-time in the Bachelor of Arts (or associated double degree) in Semester 1 2025 (studying online, on campus, or both) or be enrolled full or part-time in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Semester 1 2025 (studying online, on campus, or both).
• Students should be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and/or Pacific Island descent.
• Applicants must have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 or above.

Application process:

submit the online application form.

Value of the Scholarship:

Successful applicants of the Tracey Banivanua Mar Scholarship will receive $5,000 for one year.

Application Deadline: 28 Jan 2025