Aboriginal Education Scholarships

The Glenelg Shire Council Aboriginal Education Scholarship program aims to encourage Glenelg Shire based Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander residents to study. 

Each year Council offers two, individual scholarships, valued at $3,000 each to support local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth aged 16-24 to undertake further study at school, university or TAFE.   

Two scholarships are available to the value of $3000 each and funds can be used to assist with:

• course fees
• travel expenses
• course requirements
• compulsory clothing/footwear
• and tutoring.  

DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION HERE(PDF, 247KB)

Applications close 5.00 pm, Friday 15 May 2026.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant:

• Must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person aged between 16 – 24. 
• Must live in the Glenelg Shire but can be studying outside of shire i.e. Deakin University, South West TAFE or Monivae etc.
• Be currently studying or plan to undertake further study.
• Must be able to demonstrate connection to the Gunditjmara Community. 
• Community involvement would be an advantage i.e. sporting groups or cultural activities etc.    

Assessment Process 

Applications will be reviewed by the Glenelg Aboriginal Partnership Group and recommendation will go to Council for endorsement. 

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