The GO Foundation Indigenous Scholarship

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.

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.

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.

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.

UTS Scholarships

Email: scholarships@uts.edu.au

Website: uts.edu.au/scholarships

Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research

Phone: 9514 1902

Email: Jumbunna@uts.edu.au