The CQUniCares Kate Mullin Association Scholarship will provide recognition and financial assistance to an Indigenous CQUniversity student studying a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) [CC14] or Bachelor of Education (Primary) [CC12] and living in Western Australia.
The Kate Mullin Association was established in 2011 to honor the legacy of Kate Mullin, a dedicated ESL literacy consultant who made a lasting impact on Indigenous literacy in Western Australia. The Association works to improve literacy outcomes for Aboriginal students by fostering best practices in teaching, supporting educators through scholarships and awards, and advocating for stronger literacy education in Aboriginal communities.
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Summary
Requirements
To be eligible to receive the CQUniCares Kate Mullin Association Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled at CQUniversity in Term 1, 2026 in one of the following courses:
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) [CC14]
- Bachelor of Education (Primary) [CC12];
- Be residing in Western Australia (postcode 6000-6999);
- Be enrolled with a minimum term study load of 12 credit points or more at Census date of Term 1, 2026*;
- Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and provide Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identity or Cultural Reference documents as detailed under the Supporting Documentation section;
- Not currently in receipt of a CQUniversity Donor-Funded Scholarship.
The aim of the scholarship is to have Aboriginal teachers teaching Aboriginal students in regional and remote WA. Preference will be given to applicants who are committing to 2 years teaching in a predominantly Aboriginal school in regional or remote WA after Graduation.
*If you are unable to enrol into the required credit points due to pre-requisites, unit availability or placement commitments and are therefore prevented from meeting the credit point eligibility criteria of the scholarship, please advise the Student Scholarships team by emailing [email protected] and your eligibility will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Selection Process
Applicants will be assessed on the application and a 500-word personal statement addressing the following:
How will a CQUniCares Kate Mullin Association Scholarship assist with your studies?
- Tell us about yourself:
- Name/course/interests.
- You may wish to also share your current situation, challenges you have experienced or overcome, as well as any examples of success, leadership, community, or volunteering.
- How will a scholarship help you to overcome financial barriers to success?
- You may wish to further explain your current situation and how a scholarship will assist you in managing general living and study expenses.
- What are your career goals and how will a scholarship assist you in achieving your educational objectives?
- You may wish to outline your aspirations following graduation, as well as your plans for giving back and supporting our regions.
Assessment Process
- A selection panel, consisting of representatives from The Kate Mullin Association will be formed to determine the successful applicant. The selection process may involve an interview (either face-to-face or online).
- Scholarships at CQUniversity are highly competitive. All applications are ranked based on how well applicants address the selection criteria, and in comparison, to other applicants. Being eligible or being a recipient in the past is no guarantee of having a successful application. A scholarship will only be offered where there is an applicant of sufficient merit.
- The Student Scholarships team are unable to provide updates to students on the progress of their individual application until all assessments are completed.
- Students will be notified of the outcome of their application via their student email account only. Decisions are final.
Application Documents
Students may be required to provide further documentation to support their application. This can include the following:
- Documentation demonstrating academic achievements or unofficial transcript.
- Documentation demonstrating community involvement, exemplary work or demonstration of leadership.
- Resume.
- Students will need to supply any or all of the following supporting documents as per the CQUniversity Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Protocol (Section 3.5 Acceptable documentation):
- Certified copies of the student's Confirmation of Identity documents. A Confirmation of Identity document is usually provided by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community organisation. The documentation names the individual and confirms they are a recognised member of a specified Indigenous Australian community.
- Certified Native Title documentation issued by a Prescribed Body Corporate which specifically names the student or provides other formal evidence of ancestral or familial ties.
- In the absence of either of these documents, an original Statutory Declaration signed by the student, accompanied by two supporting documents of verification from a recognised cultural consultant/referee (as defined in the CQUniversity Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Protocol, Section 5.1 Terms and definitions).
All requests for further information to support applications will be sent to the student email account. Failure to supply further information will deem the application incomplete and will not be considered.
Application Deadline
January 26, 2026How To Apply
- Term 1, 2026 Donor-Funded Scholarships will be offered through a personalised targeted application process. Students identified as meeting eligibility criteria will receive an email with further information on how to apply.
- Eligibility assessment for a Donor-Funded Scholarship will be determined based on your information provided in MyCQU and enrolment details. Please ensure your details are up to date in your MyCQU to allow for accurate assessment.
For more information, kindly visit the Scholarship webpage.
