Indigenous Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) Scholarship at Southern Cross University 2027

Introduction: 

The Indigenous Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) Scholarship supports Indigenous Australian students pursuing the “5+1” pathway to become registered psychologists. The MPP, an APAC-accredited tertiary psychology program, represents the fifth year of this pathway. Currently, only 311 registered psychologists in Australia identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, making up less than one per cent of the profession. 

Eligibility requirement for Indigenous Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) Scholarship at Southern Cross University:

• Have accepted an offer for the Master of Professional Psychology program.
• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Value of the scholarship:

The scholarship value is listed as Variable. You should refer to the recipient information and general scholarship conditions for details regarding payments, benefits, and funding arrangements.

Application Process:

• Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identification and acceptance into the Master of Professional Psychology program.
• Prepare and send an EOI addressing the selection criteria, relevant experience, community involvement, and interest in culturally safe Aboriginal health care and apply on the portal 
• Applications are assessed against the criteria, and successful applicants receive placement allocation details, bursary information, and program requirements. 

NOTE: Ineligibility

Applicants are considered ineligible if they:

• Already hold a Postgraduate Award in psychology.
• Hold another scholarship worth AUD 5,000 or more.