Flinders University 2023 Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary

A generous donation from Flinders University graduate Erica Jolly, a Companion of the University, has enabled the establishment of the Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary. The bursary has been established to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake a higher education course, specifically in the field of education, including special education. 

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary
• Aim and Benefits of Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary
• Requirements for Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Flinders University

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading

Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary

Aim and Benefits of Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary

Subject to the availability of funds, one bursary will be awarded annually. The value of the bursary will be $500.

Requirements for Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary Qualification

Applicants for the bursary must:

• Be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
• Identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; and
• Be accepted as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander by the community in which he or she lives or has lived.
• Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate course of study in Education or Special Education at Flinders University.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary

Selection Criteria

The bursary will be awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic merit, with preference given to a female student. The academic merit of applicants will be assessed by way of the Selection Score used to gain entry to their course of study e.g. ATAR, STAT score in the case of commencing students, and the Grade Point Average (GPA) in their course of study in the case of continuing students. Selection will be made in accordance with procedures approved by the Director, Academic and Student Services, and will be carried out in collaboration with the staff of the Office of Indigenous Strategy and Engagement.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online through the Flinders University Student Information System. Applicants will need to login and navigate to the My Scholarships tab to submit an application. The application form for this scholarship is called “Indigenous Scholarships”, or you can search for it by the keyword "Indigenous". You will be considered for multiple scholarships if you complete this application.

For more details. visit Flinders University website.