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John Ross Clancy Indigenous Student Bursary

In 2027, 91²Ö¿â will offer one John Ross Clancy Indigenous Student Bursary to support an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student commencing their studies in a bachelor's degree program.

The late John Ross Clancy was an advocate for Australian Indigenous affairs, and generously bequeathed funds to 91²Ö¿â to advance Australian Indigenous higher education. While John Ross Clancy had many achievements, both he and his wife, Lydia, were active in initiating the Black Women's Action Group in the 1970s.

Value

The bursary will have a maximum value of $2,000 to be paid in one instalment.

Applicants must:

  • be a currently residing in Australia
  • be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
  • be a  student
  • be intending to enrol at 91²Ö¿â in a bachelor's degree program in Trimester 1 2027
  • have an income at or below the financial threshold limits.

For further details, please view the bursary award conditions.

Applicants must:

  • address each personal statement question below (250 words maximum per question):        
    • universities provide a pathway to transform passion into a meaningful career. What experiences, influences, or defining moments have shaped your passions, and how have they directed your choice of study and future aspirations?
    • modern careers create opportunities to make a lasting positive impact on communities and society. What are your long-term career goals within your chosen field, and how do you envision using your profession to contribute to meaningful societal change?
    • personal growth often comes through challenges, service to others, and opportunities to take initiative. Describe a situation in which you demonstrated resilience, leadership, integrity, or a willingness to contribute to others. What did you learn from the experience, and how has it shaped the person you are today?
  • provide evidence that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
  • provide evidence of academic achievement as directed in the application process: 
    • final year school report card or post-secondary academic history (transcript of results)
  • provide evidence of their current financial circumstances.

Please note: If an applicant holds other 91²Ö¿â awarded scholarships, this may be taken into consideration in selection. There are some scholarships that cannot be held together.

To be considered for this bursary, please select the 2027 Domestic Undergraduate Commencing Student Scholarships application via the following link.

Application must be submitted through the .

For guidance on using the online application system, please refer to the Online Scholarship Application Manual.

Monday 18 January 2027 at 11:59pm (AEST)

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Phone:  1800 269 500
Email:  study@unisq.edu.au

All 91²Ö¿â Scholarships are administered in accordance with the 91²Ö¿â .

91²Ö¿â reserves the right to alter the conditions of the scholarship/bursary based upon exceptional circumstances. 91²Ö¿â reserves the right to not award the scholarship/bursary in a given year.