University of New England 2025 Oorala Residential College Scholarship

The Oorala Residential College Scholarship is a collaborative initiative between the Oorala Aboriginal Centre, Residential Services, and UNE Life, created to support new students seeking to experience college life at Austin Page College.

This scholarship provides a 52-week college contract, paid directly to the student's residential account, along with a full meal plan, six-month SportUNE membership, and Junior Common Room fees. Additionally, recipients will receive a start-up package valued at $2,000 to help set up their college room, covering essentials such as bedding, cutlery, and heaters.

• Table of Content
• About University Of New England
• Oorala Residential College Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Oorala Residential College Scholarship
• Requirements for Oorala Residential College Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Oorala Residential College Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Oorala Residential College Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Oorala Residential College Scholarship

The scholarship,valued at $2,000 to help set up their college room, covering essentials such as bedding, cutlery, and heaters.

Requirements for Oorala Residential College Scholarship Qualification

Citizenship
Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident:  The applicant must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident as defined by the Commonwealth 

Indigenous Identified Scholarship
The applicant must identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and provide documentation according to the UNE Confirmation of Aboriginality and Torres Strait Islander Identity Rule

Study Mode
On campus

Course Type
TRACKS
Undergraduate courses
Honours
Postgraduate (coursework)

New/Continuing
New and Continuing students

Study Load
Full-time (48 credit points per academic year / 36 credit points per year for TRACKS students)

College requirement
The recipient is required to reside in Austin Page College, Mary White College, or Wright College for the duration of the scholarship
NB: Mary White and Wright College no longer available

Interview date, Process and Venue for Oorala Residential College Scholarship

1. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of (in order):
   1. Responses to the application questions.
2. Preference may be given in order of application, i.e. first-come, first-served. If all scholarships are awarded in the first round of offers, a second round may not be made.
3. Preference may be given to applicants who are not in receipt of another scholarship.
4. Preference may be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need.
5. Preference may be given to applicants from a Regional or Remote area as defined by the Government Remoteness Tool.
6. The scholarship shall be awarded by the University of New England in consultation with the UNE Indigenous Scholarships Committee.
7. The scholarship will be administered by the University of New England.
8. The Selection Committee’s decision is final.

Documents Required for Application

The listed documents are acceptable forms of evidence in each of the following criteria:

1. Indigenous identified scholarship:

   The applicant must identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and provide documentation according to the UNE Confirmation of Aboriginality and Torres Strait Islander Identity Rule.

2. Financial disadvantage (optional):
   • Note: If you are awarded a scholarship you will be required to supply evidence of your financial situation as described in your application. Evidence of income can include:
   • Income Tax Returns*
   • Regular payslips
   • Centrelink Statement/s
   • A letter from an authorised person (e.g. community   leader, school principal, minister of religion, accountant) that comments on   your financial circumstances
   • * If the most recent financial year income information is not available, previous financial year income information may be used and must be accompanied with a letter from an accountant that comments on the estimated similarity/differences.
3. Geographic requirement evidence (optional):

   Evidence to demonstrate that you have recently resided in a rural or remote location as defined by the Government Remoteness Tool. This may be in the form of bills or official correspondence to your address, schools you were enrolled at, or a signed statement from a rural community leader (e.g. previous employer, doctor, school principal) validating the location and period of your residence.

4. Other supporting documents: Disclosure of any other scholarships or awards.

Check also:
Mastercard Foundation Scholars' Program at ALCHE 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit University of New England Scholarship webpage