Walanga Muru (Follow Your Path) Scholarship

A scholarship to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking a postgraduate degree who demonstrate financial hardship and the determination to overcome it.

Key details

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Application form for 2027 will be available soon.

Study level

Postgraduate

Student type

Domestic

Award value

$10,000 one-off

Duration

One-off award

About the scholarship

The Walanga Muru (Follow Your Path) Scholarship is funded by the Wallumattagal Indigenous Scholarships Fund which has been an avenue for our philanthropic community to help Macquarie University advance the successes of our Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.

Duration

One-off award paid in two instalments over one (1) year.

Criteria

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

  • Be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student
  • Be an Australian citizen
  • Be a commencing or continuing full-time student studying a postgraduate coursework degree at Macquarie University
  • Be able to demonstrate financial hardship
  • Demonstrated record of academic achievement
  • Engage with Walanga Muru, Macquarie’s Indigenous Student Success Centre

Applicable course

  • Postgraduate

How to apply

Application for this scholarship can be made by completing the online Macquarie University Scholarship Application form. Successful applicant will be selected based on:

  • Evaluation of answers to online application questions:
  • (1) Describe your aspirations for pursuing this postgraduate degree and explain how you intend to use the knowledge, skills, and opportunities gained to contribute meaningfully to your community.
  • (2) How might this scholarship make a difference to your studies and career; with relevance to experiencing financial hardship?
  • (3) How has Walanga Muru supported your educational journey and success during your study?
  • Academic merit
  • Short-listed applicants may be contacted to attend an informal interview with representatives of Macquarie University.