Gadigal Accommodation Scholarship
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various |
|
19 December 2024 | 3 January 2025 |
How to apply
Please complete both steps below:
1. Apply here, to be considered for the Gadigal Accommodation Scholarship,
and
2. Click on the below link(s) to submit your application for University owned accommodation and/or residential colleges.
University Owned Accommodation
Mandelbaum College
Sancta Sophia College
The Women’s College
Wesley College
St Johns College
St Pauls College
Commencing students' note - You must apply for at least one of the university-owned accommodations or residential colleges. You can apply for multiple accommodation options if you would like to be considered for more than one.
Continuing students' note - You must have had a USYD-owned accommodation in 2024; you are only eligible to apply for a Gadigal Accommodation scholarship at a USYD-owned accommodation.
Benefits
The scholarship will cover the costs of accommodation at a University owned accommodation or residential college. Recipients will be required to pay $50 a week towards their accommodation.
The duration of the scholarship will be for one year. The duration of the scholarship may be extended up to a maximum duration of 4 years.
Who's eligible
You must:
- commencing students must be going to apply for admission, applied for admission or have a conditional or unconditional offer of admission or be currently enrolled on a full-time basis at the University of Sydney
- continuing students must have completed their first full year of study at the University of Sydney and continue studying full-time. They must have received the Gadigal Accommodation Scholarship in the current year and have paid the required $50 per week since getting the scholarship unless there are extenuating circumstances. They also need to have maintained a satisfactory academic milestone (SAM) of at least 50 in the current year, with allowances for any extenuating circumstances
- be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent as defined in the University of Sydney’s Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Policy 2015
- be planning to live on campus at a University owned accommodation (continuing and commencing) or residential college (only for commencing).
Background
This scholarship was established to provide assistance to Aboriginal or Torres Strait students studying at the University of Sydney with financial support for accommodation at a University owned accommodation or residential college.
Gadigal Accommodation Scholarship
Terms and Conditions (Commencing Students)
1. Background
a. This Scholarship was established to provide assistance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students studying at the University of Sydney with financial support for
accommodation at a University owned or residential college.
2. Eligibility
a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant having an unconditional offer of admission or be currently enrolled on a full-time basis at the University of Sydney.
b. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent as defined in the University of Sydney’s Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Policy 2015.
c. Applicants are required to live on campus at a University owned or residential college.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a personal statement demonstrating their need for accommodation and how the scholarship will support their studies.
b. The Scholarship will be awarded by a selection committee consisting of:
I. the Deputy Vice Chancellor - Indigenous Strategy and Services (DVC-ISS) (Chair)
II. at least one Associate Dean of Indigenous Strategy and Services (AD-ISS) Director,
III. Gadigal Centre (Chair), and
IV. at least one staff member selected by the Director, Gadigal Centre.
c. Preference will be given to applicants from a regional or rural area (as defined by the ASGS Remoteness Areas – 2016).
d. Scholarships at a residential college will require the applicant to have received confirmation of an offer of place at a residential college (this is separate from the scholarship offer).
e. Scholarships at a USYD owned accommodation will require the applicant to have received confirmation of an offer of place from the USYD owned accommodation (this is separate from the scholarship offer).
4. Value
a. The scholarship will cover the costs of accommodation at a University owned or residential college for a total of 40 weeks from the beginning of semester 1 to the end of Semester 2 Recipients will be required to pay $50 a week towards their accommodation.
b. The scholarship will be paid directly to the USYD owned or residential college accommodation where the student is staying.
c. The duration of the scholarship will be for one year. The duration of the scholarship may be extended up to a maximum duration of 4 years.
d. Where the scholarship is extended for one or more years students will need to cover thecost of accommodation if they choose to remain at the accommodation over the end of year break.
e. The scholarship is not transferable to another college throughout the duration of the recipient’s degree.
f. Deferral and/or suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted unless approved by the DVC-ISS due to extenuating circumstances.
g. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.
h. No other amount is payable.
5. Ongoing eligibility
a. To continue receipt of the scholarship the recipient must apply for ABSTUDY Residential Costs by contacting Services Australia on 132 490 on receipt of the conditional offer of scholarships. More details are at this link.
I. If the ABSTUDY Residential Costs are approved for the costs of the accommodation the student will no longer be eligible for the Gadigal Accommodation Scholarship except in extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances include where a student is currently receiving an ABSTUDY Living Allowance and this Allowance is either voided or significantly reduced in accepting the ABSTUDY Residential Costs. In this situation, a student can request to receive an unconditional offer of the Gadigal Accommodation Scholarship rather than accepting the ABSTUDY Residential Costs.
II. If the ABSTUDY Residential Costs are not approved for the costs of the accommodation the student will be able to continue to receive the GadigalAccommodation Scholarship pending meeting all other eligibility requirements
III. Notification of the successful/ unsuccessful application for ABSTUDY residential costs must be supplied to the Scholarships Office scholarships.office@sydney.edu.auwithin 8 weeks of the conditional offer of scholarship.
b. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must:
I. engage with the Gadigal Centre, and the Mentoring our Brothers and Sisters (MOBS)Program at the University of Sydney through the duration of their scholarship.
II. engage with the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS) for at least the first year of their studies for at least one subject.
III. maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of at least 50 each semester.
IV. Adhere to the University of Sydney Student Charter 2020
V. Remain up to date with the financial commitment of $50 per week whilst receiving the scholarship
6. Termination
a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:
I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. does not receive an average semester average mark of 50,
III. commences part-time study, or
IV. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their Scholarship application,
V. does not adhere to the University of Sydney Student Charter 2020
VI. Does not keep up to date with the weekly $50 contribution.
b. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to Universityerror.
c. Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or the Scholarship is terminated under any instance in the Termination Clause of these terms and conditions, the University reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed.
1. Background
a.This Scholarship was established to provide assistance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students studying at the University of Sydney with financial support for accommodation at a University owned residence.
2. Eligibility
a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant:
I. be completing at least their first full year of their degree at the University of Sydney
II. be continuing study on a full-time basis.
III. have been awarded the Gadigal Accommodation Scholarship in the current year
IV. have paid in full the financial commitment of $50 per week since being granted the scholarship in the current year. (except in extenuating circumstances)
V. have maintained a SAM of at least 50 in the current year (except in extenuating circumstances).
b. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent as defined in the University of Sydney’s Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Policy2015.
c. Applicants are required to live on campus at a University owned residence.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
i. A personal statement demonstrating their need for accommodation and how the scholarship will support their studies.
ii. Demonstrated financial hardship and income information.
b. The Scholarship will be awarded by a selection committee consisting of:
I. the Deputy Vice Chancellor - Indigenous Strategy and Services (DVC-ISS) (Chair)
II. at least one Associate Dean of Indigenous Strategy and Services (AD-ISS) Director,
III. Gadigal Centre (Chair), and
IV. at least one staff member selected by the Director, Gadigal Centre.
c. Preference will be given to applicants from a regional or rural area (as defined by the ASGS Remoteness Areas – 2016).
d. Scholarships at a USYD owned accommodation will require the applicant to have received confirmation of an offer of place from the USYD owned accommodation (this is separate from the scholarship offer).
4. Value
a. The scholarship will cover the costs of accommodation at a University-owned residence for atotal of 40 weeks from the beginning of semester 1 to the end of Semester 2 Recipients will be required to pay $50 a week towards their accommodation.
b. The scholarship will be paid directly to the University-owned residence where the student is staying.
c. The duration of the scholarship will be for one year. Students will have to reapply to retain their Gadigal Accommodation Scholarship towards the end of their scholarship tenure.
d. Students will need to cover the cost of accommodation if they choose to remain at the accommodation over the end of year break.
e. The scholarship is not transferable to another college throughout the duration of the recipient’s degree.
f. Deferral and/or suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted unless approved by the DVC-ISS due to extenuating circumstances.
g. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.
h. No other amount is payable.
5. Ongoing eligibility
a.To continue receipt of the scholarship the recipient must apply for ABSTUDY Residential Costs by contacting Services Australia on 132 490 on receipt of the conditional offer of scholarships. More details are at this link.
I. If the ABSTUDY Residential Costs are approved for the costs of the accommodation the student will no longer be eligible for the Gadigal Accommodation Scholarship except in extenuating circumstances.
Extenuating circumstances include where a student is currently receiving an ABSTUDY Living Allowance and this Allowance is either voided or significantly reduced in accepting the ABSTUDY Residential Costs. In this situation, a student can request to receive an unconditional offer of the Gadigal Accommodation Scholarship rather than accepting the ABSTUDY Residential Costs.
II. If the ABSTUDY Residential Costs are not approved for the costs of the accommodation the student will be able to continue to receive the GadigalAccommodation Scholarship pending meeting all other eligibility requirements
III. Notification of the successful/ unsuccessful application for ABSTUDY residentialcosts must be supplied to the Scholarships Office scholarships.office@sydney.edu.au within 8 weeks of the conditional offer of scholarship.
b. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must:
I. engage with the Gadigal Centre, and the Mentoring our Brothers and Sisters (MOBS)Program at the University of Sydney through the duration of their scholarship.
II. engage with the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS) for at least the first yearof their studies for at least one subject.
III. maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of at least 50 each semester.
IV. Adhere to the University of Sydney Student Charter 2020
6. Termination
a.The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:
I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. does not receive an average semester average mark of 50,
III. commences part-time study, or
IV. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their Scholarship application,
V. does not adhere to the University of Sydney Student Charter 2020
VI. Does not keep up to date with the weekly $50 contribution.
b. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.
c. Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or the Scholarship is terminated under any instance in the Termination Clause of these terms and conditions, the University reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed.