GO Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Type: Indigenous
Scholarship Group: B

Value

  • $10,000 per year for up to three years*
    *full-time, or part-time equivalent

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Confirmation of Identity:

  • identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and submit documentation declaring and confirming Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity.

Enrolment:

  • New or continuing students

Program/s:

  • Any undergraduate degree

The GO Foundation

The GO Foundation values are integrity, equality, opportunity and strength in culture.

The GO Foundation is proud to partner with Western Sydney University and invite applications for GO Foundation Scholarships. GO was founded by Sydney Swans legends, Adam Goodes (Adnyamathanha and Narungga man) and Michael O’Loughlin (Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri and Narungga man) to empower young Indigenous Australians through education.

The purpose of the GO Foundation is to create opportunities for young people through the delivery of a holistic program, with a focus on culture and aspiration to help them reach their full potential. The GO Foundation Scholarship Program provides wrap around support to help with all educational needs. With the help of GO Foundation partners, recipients of a GO Scholarship are introduced to a broad range of access and opportunities to broaden students’ perspectives and provide access to cultural experiences through GO’s Culture Connect Days.

As an Aboriginal led initiative, the GO Program design is firmly grounded in first-hand knowledge and experience regarding how to improve the quality and outcomes of education for Indigenous people.

Application and Selection Process

Applications are to be submitted through the Western Sydney University scholarship form.

Applicants must provide a statement supporting their application indicating how they believe receiving the scholarship will assist them with their studies and future careers. This statement should give a sufficient explanation of the applicant's background and current circumstances to enable the University to judge their eligibility, need and merit.

Successful applicants will be selected based on their written application, academic potential, ability to meet the criteria, and, where appropriate, performance in an interview before a selection panel.

Applications will be assessed by the Indigenous Scholarships Assessment Panel.

Further information and how to apply can be found on our Indigenous Scholarships webpage.

Continuing Eligibility Criteria

  • Recipients must remain enrolled at Western.
  • Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0