Way-Soranson Family Indigenous Education Scholarship
The scholarship is to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in education.
Key details
Applications close
Application closed for 2026
Study level
Postgraduate,
Undergraduate
Student type
Domestic
Award value
(Direct payment)
$10,000 one-off
Duration
One-off award
About the scholarship
Our generous donors have created this opportunity to support and encourage indigenous students to become teachers and go back into their community to teach and inspire new generations to experience and flourish through education.
Duration
One-off award paid in two instalments over one (1) year.
Criteria
- Be an Australian citizen.
- Identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
- Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate education degree (single or double degree) within the Faculty of Arts in Session 1 2026..
- Be a commencing or continuing student with at least one session remaining to your course.
- Provide documentation confirming Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage as part of your application.
Applicable courses
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.