Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences
David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education and Research
David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education and Research
This scholarship is open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
students of the University of South Australia who are enrolled in any
undergraduate program.
Gavin Wanganeen is the first Aboriginal to receive an AFL life membership for playing 300 official matches. He is also a premiership star, Brownlow medallist, five-time All Australian and Best-and-Fairest winner with Port Adelaide Football Club. Gavin Wanganeen is a role model and representative for Indigenous youth in Australia and UniSA is the only university in Australia which has identified a commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education in its charter.
The selection criteria for the Gavin Wanganeen Scholarship will take into consideration students' academic results, community activity and chances of success as a university student.
Closing date: 31 March each year
Value: $5,000 per annum
