UTS Science Indigenous Scholarship


 




By completing this application, you will be considered for UTS Science Indigenous Scholarship subject to meeting the following eligibility criteria.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Scholarship, an applicant must meet all of 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 or intending to enrol in an undergraduate course (including eligible double degrees)* or a graduate certificate at the UTS in the Faculty of Science directly following the Scholarship selection; and
  • must complete an online Scholarship application form to be considered; and
  • applicants will be required to attend an interview.

* Note: Only double degrees owned by the Faculty of Science are to be considered for this scholarship

Before starting your application

Prepare your written statements (maximum of 300 words each) in a text document; do not use any special formatting in your statements (i.e. no bullet points, numbering, etc).

  • What motivated you to pursue a Science degree at UTS and how would you describe your motivation to succeed in your studies?
  • What are some life experience(s)/examples that demonstrate your cultural connection to your community and respective Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems?
  • Can you describe how this scholarship would help you with where you see your Science degree taking you in the future?

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview. Successful applicants will be contacted after the interview process.

Closing date:

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday, 19 January 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Need help?

If you need help or have any questions, please contact:

UTS Scholarships
Email: scholarships@uts.edu.au


 
Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.