The purpose of the Australian South Sea Islander Community Foundation scholarship program is to improve educational opportunities for Australian South Sea Islanders by making available scholarships for undergraduate university students at a participating Queensland-based universities.
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Summary
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Benefits
- Successful applicants will receive $5,000 per year. If funding permits, the funder may decide to extend a students' scholarship for the duration of their undergraduate program, provided the student continues to meet the on-going eligibility requirements.
- Scholarship payments will be made in two equal instalments after census dates of Study Period 1 and 2. Please allow up to 6 weeks after census date for payment.
Requirements
The Australian South Sea Islander Community Foundation Scholarship shall be open to competition among applicants who:
- Are Australian citizens;
- Are South Sea Islanders who are a direct descendant of the South Sea Islanders who were brought into Queensland between 1863 and 1904 and worked as indentured labourers;
- Have not previously completed an undergraduate degree;
- Are intending to enrol or are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (either part time or full time) at James Cook University.
Selection Process
Preference, as determined at the discretion of the university, will be given to applicants who:
- demonstrate a high degree of motivation to complete tertiary studies (25%)
- have a financial need and demonstrate how the scholarship will assist with university study (25%)
- demonstrate academic merit (25%)
- do not qualify for Abstudy (25%)
Application Documents
Applicants must submit with the official form, where appropriate:
- A copy of your academic record from any other academic institution, including secondary school;
- Two written references attesting to your good character and/or suitability to receive the scholarship;
- A copy of your resume outlining work experience, community volunteer and other activities;
- A written statement outlining:
- Your motivation to complete your tertiary studies;
- Your current family and support network situation;
- How the scholarship will assist with your university studies;
- Do you currently qualify for Abstudy payments?
- A letter of support from a registered Australian South Sea Islander organisation.
Application Deadline
January 16, 2026How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
James Cook University on www.jcu.edu.au to apply
For more information, kindly visit JCU scholarship webpage.
