Merck Indigenous STEM Leadership Scholarship

The purpose for these two multiyear scholarships is to support and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to study and work in STEM related fields.

Key details

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Study level

Undergraduate,

Postgraduate

Student type

Domestic

Award value
(Direct payment)

AUD $10,000 per year

Duration

Up to four years

About the scholarship

Merck Indigenous STEM Leadership Scholarship was established to support Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students to study and work in STEM related fields. There are two multiyear scholarships of up to four years, that will be renewed annually.

Duration

These scholarships are awarded for up to four years for Undergraduate or Postgraduate students, subject to meeting ongoing eligibility criteria.

Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student.
  • Be a commencing & continuing full-time Student in a STEM related undergraduate or postgraduate degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
  • Have a degree offer letter from Macquarie for commencing students.

Applicable course

  • All

How to apply

Application for these scholarships can be made by completing the online Macquarie University Scholarship Application form.

  • The application will include a personal statement that should discuss the following questions:
  • How will this scholarship strengthen your ability to pursue studies and a career in STEM, and what impact do you hope to create through your work?
  • In what ways would this scholarship reduce barriers or challenges that may otherwise affect your ability to study and succeed?
  • How have you shown leadership, advocacy, or initiative in your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, and what have you learned from those experiences?
  • How has your cultural identity influenced your interest in STEM, and how do you see your work contributing to the wellbeing, knowledge, or self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities?
  • What is your vision for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and representation in STEM, and how do you see yourself contributing to that future?