The Golimdja William Cooper Memorial Scholarship – Application Form

The Golimdja William Cooper Memorial Scholarship

Information

In order to be eligible for the GWCMS, the following conditions apply:-

  1. You will need to furnish proof of your status as an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander with Australian residence. This can be through

a. Written confirmation by a recognised representative of your local Indigenous community of your Indigenous status (usually through your local land council, but other evidence will be considered).

b. A signed statutory declaration

  1. You must have applied to the Hebrew University (HUJI), via the links for your specific program by no later than 15 January 2024

Immediately upon receipt of advice from the HU that you have been accepted for your course of choice, you should then immediately complete the Golimdja William Cooper Scholarship Application Form and submit the form together with a copy of the HUJI advice and proof of your Aboriginal/Torres Islander status and Australian residency by no later than 15 April 2024.

Applications for the GWCMS will be assessed by the Committee with an emphasis on:

  • Likelihood to successfully complete the relevant program
  • Willingness to give back to the Australian Indigenous Community through applying the knowledge and skills gained in Israel for the benefit of Australia and, in particular, the indigenous community.

Application Form - Golimdja

The Golimdja William Cooper Memorial Scholarship application form
Name(Required)
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Residential Address(Required)
Are you, Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander?(Required)
Max. file size: 100 MB.
Are you studying, or have you previously studied at a tertiary institution?(Required)
Proof of acceptance to HUJI program attached?(Required)
Max. file size: 100 MB.

Declaration

  • I declare that the information supplied by me in this application is true, accurate and complete and that I have supplied all required supporting documents.
  • I understand that the HUJI or GWCMS Committee may request original copies of any submitted documents for the purpose of verification.
  • I acknowledge and accept that the decision of the GWCMS Committee in relation to my application is final and no further correspondence, claim or appeal may be entered into or undertaken.
Consent(Required)
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Application Checklist

  1. Ensure that you have read and understood each section of the application form.
  2. Ensure that the information you have provided in this form is complete and accurate.
  3. Ensure that your application includes the relevant Course Acceptance Letter from HUJI for the program you have applied for.
  4. Include the following with your GWCMS application:
  5. Evidence that you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This may include:
    1. Written confirmation by a recognised representative of your local Indigenous community of your Indigenous status (usually through your local land council, but other evidence will be considered).
    2. signed statutory declaration
  6. Copies of academic results and/or transcripts for the past two years – do NOT send original certificates and/or academic results or transcripts with this form.
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