(Established in 2004 by a grant from the Pratt Foundation which was established by the philanthropists Richard and Jeanne Pratt.)

1. The Bursary will have a value of $2,500.

2. The Bursary will be open to Indigenous students enrolled for any postgraduate course on any campus of the University.

3. Applications should include a 200 word statement providing an explanation of –

1. how the Bursary could financially support their intended program of study;
2. how their intended program of study could potentially advantage Indigenous communities.

4. One Bursary may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students and Learning), a member representing (on a rotational basis) the Co-ordinators of Indigenous Education Units, 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.