Colin and Eleanor Bourke Indigenous Postgraduate Scholarship

In honour of Colin and Eleanor Bourke's dedication to Monash University's human rights initiatives, the Colin and Eleanor Bourke Indigenous Postgraduate Scholarship has been established to support the ongoing education of indigenous students in undertaking a postgraduate coursework degree.

Benefits

Total average value up to $40,000

  • $20,000 for a full-time study load (48 credit points) paid per year until the minimum points for your degree are completed
Number offered
  • One scholarship will be offered in 2013
Selection
  • Based on academic achievement and need
  • The selection panel will give preference to applicants whose application shows evidence of community-mindedness and active involvement in community work

Eligibility

All conditions must be met

  • Indigenous Australian background
  • Commencing full-time student in a postgraduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia
Retention
  • You must maintain a minimum of a credit average (60% or above) each semester
Application and other information