The Droga Indigenous Architecture Scholarship Program at University of Technology Sydney 2025

Overview:

The Scholarship aims to support a thriving Indigenous contribution to architectural culture and production, representing approaches to issues of design, construction, sustainability, and landscape.

Eligibility for The Droga Indigenous Architecture Scholarship Program UTS:

• Identity: Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, with either:
  • Confirmation of Aboriginality, or
  • UTS Statutory Declaration + two community references (non–immediate family).
• Undergraduate applicants:
  • Continuing in Bachelor of Design in Architecture with ≤48 credit points completed, or
  • Commencing full-time in the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (single/combined) with a high school report (and school reference if available).
  • Under 25 years old at the start of the relevant year.
• Masters applicants:
  • Commencing Master of Architecture with a GPA ≥ 4.25, or
  • Continuing in the Master of Architecture with:
    • ≤36 credit points completed, and
    • WAM ≥ 50 in completed subjects.
• Must provide an academic reference.
• Applicants must be available to attend an interview in person, if required.

Selection process:

• Passion and talent for architecture; and
• Motivation and interest in pursuing a career in architecture using innovative thinking and exceptional problem-solving skills; and
• Initiative to seek opportunities to continually advance their professional and personal lives; and
• Circumstances impacting the applicant’s ability to support themselves and how receipt of the scholarship will assist their academic success; and
• Commitment to benefiting the Indigenous community through architectural culture and production in line with the purpose of the scholarship may also be taken into account.

Application Process:

Applicants must apply using the UTS online Scholarships Application form to be eligible.

Value Offered: 

• Undergraduate Student - Maximum up to $50,000
• Masters Student - Maximum up to $20,000