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Indigenous Scholarships

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Enrolled Nursing Scholarships

Value: The value of each scholarship will be dependent upon the fees associated with the course of study, administration costs, and the purchase of the recommended textbooks.

Number Available: 2 per year, February and July each year

  • candidates will have been offered a place in the Diploma of Nursing at the CIT and accepted enrolment
  • confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity
  • submission of a completed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Enrolled Nursing Scholarship Application form.

CIT - LendLease Indigenous Scholarships in Construction

CIT student fees to a value of $4,000 for the duration of the period of study for the qualification or two years, whichever the lesser. Fees will be refunded to the successful completion of each unit of study at the end of the semester and credited to the student’s account.  In addition, possible placement with an ACT's leading sub-contractors following satisfactory interviews in year two (2).

Application Closing Date: Friday 28 July 2023

Number Available: 1

To be eligible, applicants must be:

  • An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person 17 years of age or older (mature aged students are encouraged to apply)
  • able to provide confirmation of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander Certificate
  • living and/or working in the ACT
  • either employed in or seeking employment in the building and construction industry
  • enrolled or intending to enrol into one of the following qualifications in 2023 and able to meet the entry requirements to enrol into the nominated qualification.
    • Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building), or
    • Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).
  • eligible to attend the relevant classes at CIT Bruce in accordance with timetable
  • committed to completing the nominated qualification at CIT within three (3) years of commencement of the qualification.

CIT - TFA Indigenous Scholarships in Construction

Value: up to $1,000 to $4,000 as described below

Application Closing Date: Friday 28 July 2023

Number Available: 7

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible, applicants must be:

  • an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person 16 years or older for the Certificate II; 17 years or older for the Certificate IV and Diploma. We would also like to encourage mature aged students to apply
  • able to provide confirmation of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander Certificate
  • living and/or working in the ACT
  • either employed in or seeking employment in the building and construction industry
  • enrolled or intending to enrol into one of the following qualifications in 2023 and able to meet the entry requirements to enrol into the nominated qualification.
    • Certificate II in Construction Pathways
    • Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building), or
    • Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).
  • eligible to attend the relevant classes at CIT Bruce in accordance with timetable
  • committed to completing the nominated qualification at CIT within three (3) years of commencement of the qualification.

Indigenous Scholarships

Value: Fee waiver of course and/or recognition fees only (CIT Commercial (full fee) or CIT Solutions courses are not eligible).

Number Available: Many

You must:

  1. Provide a Confirmation of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Islander decent form that contains a Common Seal stamp Provide proof of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander*
  2. You will be enrolled into the Study Support Units of Competencies, giving you access to tutorial assistance. You MUST attend and participate in a minimum of two of these classes.
  3. Be able to demonstrate commitment to study at CIT*
  4. Book and attend a Scholarship Interview if requested at CIT Yurauna

* A Confirmation of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Islander decent form MUST contain: the Common Seal from an Indigenous Organisation, the meeting resolution number and the signature of the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Approving Officer or Board Member.

If you have any difficulties obtaining a proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Decent form, please do not hesitate to contact CIT Yurauna for advice.

Students need to re-apply each semester. If re-applying, you must provide evidence of satisfactory academic performance.

Link for further information and application form: cit.edu.au/study/cit_yurauna/scholarships