(Established by the Presentation Sisters, Queensland Congregation, to commemorate and honour the work of their founder Nano Nagle.)

1. The Scholarship will have a value of $1,250 per annum for the duration of the recipient’s course.

2. The Scholarship will be open to commencing Indigenous students undertaking a postgraduate course at Brisbane campus (McAuley at Banyo) of the University. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing studies in (first) Education or (second) Nursing disciplines.

3. Applications should include a written statement of approximately 200 words providing;

1. evidence of ongoing contribution to and/or leadership in community service and support of Indigenous people;
2. an explanation of how the intended program of study would potentially benefit Indigenous people; and
3. an explanation on how the Scholarship could financially support their intended program of study.

4. One Scholarship may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students and Learning), the Co-ordinator, Weemala Indigenous Education Unit, a nominee of the Heads of Schools which conduct postgraduate Education and Nursing courses at the Brisbane campus (McAuley at Banyo), a representative of the Presentation Sisters in Queensland and the Director, Australian Catholic University Foundation.

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