Westlink M7 Indigenous Scholarship

Scholarship Type:  Indigenous
Scholarship Group:  B

Value

• $15,000 per year for up to four 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:

• Continuing students

Program/s:

• Any undergraduate degree in the School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment

Westlink M7

Westlink M7 Motorway and shared path are a key part of the built environment of Western Sydney. Constructed during the early part of the century and opening in 2005, the Westlink M7 created a key link across Sydney's west, accelerating growth and job creation for the region. We value our place in Western Sydney and the important role we play as part of the key infrastructure services that underpin our communities.

While the motorway and shared path and built from steel and concrete, they are operated and patronised by the people of Western Sydney. We are proud to be able to support the next generation of professionals in gaining vital skills and knowledge needed to support and grow the built environment of Western Sydney. The Westlink M7 is currently undergoing a major transformation as part of the M7/M12 integration project and key to this is recognising the Indigenous story of Western Sydney through local art and storytelling along the Westlink M7 Motorway corridor.

We are proud to support this scholarship which further our commitment to the recognition of the First Peoples' enduring connection to Western Sydney.

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 Scholarship page.

Continuing Eligibility Criteria

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