(Established in 2005 by the Council of Catholic School Parents (NSW) to encourage interest in the role of parents and the community in education.)

1. The Scholarship will have a value of up to $1,000.

2. The Scholarship will be open to Indigenous students who are enrolled in any postgraduate course offered by the Faculty of Education at the Strathfield campus (Mount Saint Mary) of the University.

3. Applications should include -

1. evidence of Indigenous Australian background;
2. evidence of academic merit; and
3. evidence of the applicant’s interest in or an understanding of the importance of parent and community involvement in education.

4. One Scholarship may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Head, School of Education (NSW), the Director, Yalbalinga Indigenous Education Unit and the Manager, Mission Engagement.

Applications for 2009 ACU Scholarships and Bursaries are now open and will close 5pm (AEDT) Friday 6 March, 2009.