Sophia Indigenous Scholarship
Overview
Title
Sophia Indigenous Scholarship
College
Opening date
15-12-2025
Closing date
13-03-2026
Scholarship value
$5,000
Scholarship duration
Payment term
Enrolment status
Commencing
Student type
Indigenous students
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Selection basis
Financial need, Academic merit
Description
A generous donation from the Sophia Fund, has enabled the establishment of the Sophia Indigenous Scholarships. Subject to the availability of funds, up to two scholarships will be awarded annually. They have been established to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake a higher education course.
Eligibility
Applicants for these scholarships must:
- be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent;
- and identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
- and be accepted as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander by the community in which he or she lives or has lived; and
- be able to demonstrate financial hardship; and
- be in their first year of higher education study and be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate course of study at Flinders University.
*Applications will be accepted from part-time students who have extenuating circumstances that prevent them from studying full-time (e.g., disabilities, carer responsibilities).
Selection Criteria
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic potential. The academic potential of applicants will be assessed by way of the Selection Score used to gain entry to their course of study. Scholarship selection will be made by the Office of Indigenous Strategy and Engagement and in accordance with University procedures.
Application information
Please complete the Proof of Indigeneity document attached below and submit with your online application through the Flinders University Student System by the specified closing date.
Applicants will need to login to the system and go to My Scholarships to submit an application. The application form for this scholarship is called 'Indigenous Scholarships', or you can search for it by the keyword 'Indigenous'. You will be considered for multiple scholarships if you complete this application.
Please read the how to apply page and ensure all of your personal details are up-to-date in Student Two before applying as you will be assessed using the information in the Student System, including ATSI status, home and semester address, citizenship etc.
