Value

Maximum total value is $30,000.

Duration

The maximum duration will be up to 3 years.

Status

Closed

Closed.
Opens
12/08/2025
Closes
07/10/2025

Overview

The GO Foundation Indigenous Scholarship was founded by Adam Goodes and Michael O’Loughlin with a focus on educational attainment for Indigenous students, recognising that education is key to creating a brighter future for Indigenous Australians.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for either Scholarship an applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and provide either:
    • a Confirmation of Aboriginality from a Local Aboriginal Land Council or other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation; or
    • a UTS Statutory Declaration form accompanied by two written references from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people from the applicant’s community who can confirm their identity and are not an immediate family member; and
  • Be enrolled full time in their first year of a UTS undergraduate course (excluding online degrees);
  • All candidates must apply using the UTS online Scholarships application form to be eligible; and
  • All candidates must be available to attend an interview in person if requested.

Selection process

As demonstrated in the Scholarship application and interview:

  • Financial Need: Likelihood that the receipt of the scholarship will increase the Recipient’s ability to complete the UTS degree at a higher level of performance than would otherwise be the case;
  • Giving Back: Potential for the Recipient to be an effective and energetic agent for positive change in both their chosen career and community;
  • Cultural Identity: Commitment to the cultural identity and heritage of the Indigenous community in which they are a member;
  • Aspiration: Motivation to succeed in the nominated UTS course.
  • Academic Merit may be taken into consideration.
  • Preference may be given to female identifying students. 

Need more information? Contact...

UTS Scholarships
Email: scholarships@uts.edu.au
Website: uts.edu.au/scholarships

Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research
Phone: 9514 1902
Jumbunna@uts.edu.au

Other information

The GO Foundation Indigenous Scholarship is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in any undergraduate program of the University of Technology Sydney.

For the full details of this scholarship please see the Conditions of Award.