The purpose of the Rob Riley Memorial MBA Scholarship (Scholarship) is to honour the memory of Rob Riley by supporting and encouraging Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in business studies.
Rob Riley was a prominent Aboriginal activist and community leader who tirelessly advocated for social justice for Aboriginal people in Australia. Over his life, Rob held many influential roles such as CEO of the WA Aboriginal Legal Service, Chairperson of the National Aboriginal Council and was a senior advisor to the Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.
Rob Riley established Curtin's Centre for Aboriginal Studies and was awarded the Human Rights Medal in 1996.
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Summary
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Benefits
The Scholarship will provide the following support for the normal expected duration of the postgraduate course (based on a full-time study load of 75 credits per trimester):
Fees will be paid directly to the student fee account prior to the census date relevant to each study period.
The scholarship does not cover the Student Services & Amenities Fees (SSAF) and Ancillary or incidental fees
Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Scholarship:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
- Receive an eligible course offer for Trimester 3, 2025
- Be a domestic full fee paying student
- Not in receipt of any other scholarships, fee discounts or sponsorships that are from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose
Interview Dates and Process
Application Deadline
August 15, 2025How To Apply
Step 1: Access application form
- Application form can be accessed via the ‘My Studies’ tab in OASIS or via the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
Step 2: Complete
- Complete the application form online
- Application form can be saved at any point of the process
- Tips on how to complete your application can be found on the ‘Applying for scholarships’ link on the scholarships website
- For any assistance with the application process or your application, please contact us on 1300 222 888 or email us at [email protected]. Please note: appointments can be made to speak to an advisor in person.
Step 3: Submit
- Closing date is listed at the top of the page
- Incomplete applications will not be assessed
- Once submitted, application status will change to submitted
Step 4: Receipt
- Application receipt will be sent to the email address provided when you created your Curtin account, once your application has been submitted
Step 5: Assessment
Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
- Receipt of an eligible course offer at Curtin University in Trimester 3, 2025
- Responses to questions in application form
- Demonstrated academic potential
Step 6: Outcome
- Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 4 weeks of the scholarship closing date
Step 7: Acceptance
- Successful applicants must return acceptance documents by the deadline stipulated in the terms and conditions
- Deferral of this scholarship is not permitted
Please note:
- Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient merit
Enquiries:
For more information, kindly visit Curtin University scholarship webpage.
