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NSWALC EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND

Download the 2008 Education Endowment Fund Scholarship Application Form
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The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council has launched a multi-million dollar self funding education endowment fund to assist the primary, secondary, tertiary and technical education of Aboriginal people.

The $30m scholarship, achievement and leadership scheme provides opportunities for study at primary and secondary schools, higher learning institutions, colleges and universities.

Awards under the scheme are open to all Aboriginal people in NSW. Preference will be given to members of Local Aboriginal Land Councils and their children.

The endowment fund will provide on-going support and benefits for Aboriginal people across the entire spectrum of educational opportunities, including mature age students.

This support will not replace existing benefits available to Aboriginal people in NSW but will supplement the available resources through special initiatives and by generating greater community involvement in assisting those who wish to pursue their education.

Scholarship monies provided would vary with the circumstances of the individual.

The eligibility criteria would cover financial need, academic performance, connection with the Aboriginal community, commitment to the field of study and leadership potential.

A supplementary focus of the scheme, in conjunction with educational institutions and business, would be to connect Aboriginal people with job and career opportunities in key areas of Aboriginal development.

The program would have a strong community focus by encouraging communities to get behind students.

The program would also allow students to attend boarding schools, where appropriate, and give them a greater chance to stay at school and qualify for tertiary study.