(Established by the Australian members of the Wexford Senate to support Indigenous students undertaking postgraduate study at the University. The specific goal is the development of skills of emerging leaders of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through professional preparation at postgraduate level.)

1. The Bursary will have a value of $3,000.

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 Scholarship could financially support their intended program of study;
2. how the intended program of study could demonstrate and/or provide leadership in 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.