Key facts
About this scholarship
Benefits:
- Accommodation at Austin Page College for Trimester 1 & Trimester 2. UNE residential college contract (32 Week contract). This will be paid directly to the student's residential account.
- A full meal plan which includes 5 dinners, Sunday through to Thursday paid direct to student’s residential account.,
- A 9 month SportUNE membership
- An academic gown for first time college students
- Junior Common Room fees paid direct to Austin Page Junior Common Room.
- A start-up package valued at $500 to help set up your college room, covering essentials such as bedding, crockery & cutlery.
Number offered:
7
Description:
The Oorala Residential College Scholarship is a collaborative initiative between the Oorala Aboriginal Centre, Residential Services, and UNE Life, created to support new students seeking to experience college life at Austin Page College.
How will the scholarship be paid?
Residential fee account (100%)
Scholarship Special Conditions:
- The student is required to reside in Austin Page College at UNE for the duration of the scholarship.
1.1. Where the student is on placement, taking significant leave from the accommodation or not wishing to utilise the meal plan for greater than 1 week, the student must advise Oorala in writing prior to departure.
1.2. Where the student wishes to terminate their college contract early, the student must advise Oorala in writing prior to departure. - The student will be provided with a welcome pack at the beginning of their stay, which will include a meal plan, Junior Common Room fees, academic gown, SportUNE membership, and room sundry items.
- The student is expected to utilise the services and programs offered by the Oorala Aboriginal Centre. Services and programs may include but are not limited to: Yinga Kara Pre-Orientation Program, Targeted Tutorial Assistance (TTA), Oorala Student Lunches, Oorala Support services, Oorala Cultural Workshops and Events.
General Conditions:
- The scholarship is intended for the nominated course and may not be deferred or transferred. If you wish to make any significant changes to your enrolment (e.g. change of degree, study mode and/or load) you must notify Student Scholarships prior to doing so. If you no longer satisfy the criteria and conditions of the scholarship, you may not retain it.
- Any request to vary the terms and/or conditions of the scholarship must be made via an appeal to the Scholarships Committee and will be determined at the discretion of the University (in consultation with the donor or other relevant committee).
- If at any time during the scholarship term the student is found to have committed behavioural misconduct in accordance with the University’s Student Behavioural Misconduct Rules, the scholarship will be terminated and any outstanding payments will not be paid. You may also be required to repay any instalment already received. Students who are residential college residents are also subject to the Residential College Code of Conduct.
- Where possible, the student is encouraged to attend events or participate in activities that promote scholarships and acknowledge donor support. One such event is the Annual Scholarship Donor Luncheon, typically held in July. Students who require a letter to excuse them from class may request one from the Office of Advancement. If a student is unable to attend the luncheon or similar opportunities, they may instead provide a written or video message to be shared with the donor.
- The applicant permits the University to give some personal details to the relevant Donor/Trustee/Committee/School, who may not be UNE staff. All information gathered will be treated with discretion.
- Some scholarships may affect other government payments. It is the recipient’s responsibility to seek advice from the relevant government agency.
- Minor changes may be required to the administrative conditions of this scholarship. If this occurs, recipients will be given advance notice in writing. Donors will also be consulted where appropriate.
- Failure to meet the requirements of these Terms and Conditions may lead to the termination of the scholarship. Students may be required to repay any installment already received.
Note: If you are struggling to meet the requirements of your scholarship, it is important that you contact the Student Scholarships team at scholarships@une.edu.au to discuss your circumstances, and they will provide advice and support.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following core and scholarship specific eligibility requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident: The applicant must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident as defined by the Commonwealth |
| New or Continuing | New and Continuing students |
| Study Mode | On-campus |
| Study Load | Full-time (Minimum 36 credit points across Trimester 1 and 2) |
| Course type | TRACKS Indigenous Foundation Program Undergraduate Undergraduate with Honours Postgraduate (coursework and research) |
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander | The applicant must identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and provide documentation according to the UNE Confirmation of Aboriginality and Torres Strait Islander Identity Rule |
| Residential College | The student is required to reside in Austin Page College for the duration of the scholarship (Trimester 1 and 2). |
Selection:
- The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of (in order):
1.1. Responses to the application questions. - Preference may be given in order of application, i.e. first-come, first-served. If all scholarships are awarded in the first round of offers, a second round may not be made.
- Preference may be given to applicants who are not in receipt of another scholarship.
- Preference may be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need.
- Preference may be given to applicants from a Regional or Remote area as defined by the Government Remoteness Tool.
- The scholarship shall be awarded by the University of New England in consultation with the UNE Indigenous Scholarships Committee.
- The scholarship will be administered by the University of New England.
- The Selection Committee’s decision is final.
Before you apply
Before you apply for this scholarship, please ensure you have read and understood the below important information:
Required Information:
- Complete the application form which includes the following questions:
1.1. Why are you studying your chosen course and what are your career aspirations?
1.2. Tell us about your personal strengths and how you have used them to make a difference in the lives of others. This might include community activities and leadership opportunities that you have been involved in.
1.3. What challenges, such as financial, geographic, or cultural, have you encountered and how have you navigated them? - Complete the Financial Need Details section on the application form.
Supporting Documents:
The listed documents are acceptable forms of evidence in each of the following criteria:
1. Indigenous identified scholarship:
The applicant must identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and provide documentation according to the UNE Confirmation of Aboriginality and Torres Strait Islander Identity Rule
2. Financial disadvantage:
Note: If you are awarded a scholarship you will be required to supply evidence of your financial situation as described in your application. Evidence of income can include:
- Income Tax Returns*
- Regular payslips
- Centrelink Statement/s
- A letter from an authorised person (e.g. community leader, school principal, minister of religion, accountant) that comments on your financial circumstances
* If the most recent financial year income information is not available, previous financial year income information may be used and must be accompanied by a letter from an accountant that comments on the estimated similarity/differences.
3. Geographic requirement evidence:
Evidence to demonstrate that you have resided for at least 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively in a rural or remote location (Regions defined as RA2-5). Documentation can include bills or official correspondence to your address, schools you were enrolled at, or a signed statement from a rural community leader (e.g. previous employer, doctor, school principal) validating the location and period of your residence.
4. Other supporting documents:
Disclosure of any other scholarships or awards.
