Who can and how to apply
When applying for a scholarship it is important that all of the application criteria must be met. Please note that the scholarships are only for young people of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Secondary Student Criteria
- Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and be able to
provide proof of descent - Be eligible for ABSTUDY and provide proof or;
- Be able to demonstrate some form of disadvantage, eg. geographical and/or financial disadvantage
- Be seeking a secondary school scholarship
- Must provide proof of offer or enrolment at one of our partner
schools - Must provide most recent academic results
- Must have a good school attendance and behaviour record
- Must provide one letter from a referee
- Scholars must have a home location in Western Australia
Applications for secondary scholarships commencing in 2022 are now CLOSED!
Applications for secondary scholarships commencing in 2023 will open in November, 2021.
If you would like to go on our mailing list and be notified when applications for 2023 open,
please email scholarships@madalah.com.au.
Tertiary Student Criteria
- Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and be able to
provide proof of descent - Be seeking a tertiary scholarship
- Have applied or be in the process of applying to an Australian University for full-time study
- Must provide proof of enrolment or an acceptance letter
- Must provide most recent academic results
- Must provide one letter from a referee
- Scholars must have a home location in Western Australia
Applications are now closed and will re open in October 2021 for scholarships in 2022.
