The GO Foundation Indigenous Scholarship at University of Technology Sydney 2025

Overview:

The GO Foundation Indigenous Scholarship was founded by Adam Goodes and Michael O’Loughlin with a focus on educational attainment for Indigenous students, recognising that education is key to creating a brighter future for Indigenous Australians.

Eligibility for The GO Foundation Indigenous Scholarship UTS:

• Be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and provide either:
  • a Confirmation of Aboriginality from a Local Aboriginal Land Council or other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation; or
  • a UTS Statutory Declaration form accompanied by two written references from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people from the applicant’s community who can confirm their identity and are not an immediate family member; anD
• Be enrolled full time in their first year of a UTS undergraduate course (excluding online degrees);
• All candidates must be available to attend an interview in person if requested.

Selection process:

• Financial Need: Likelihood that the receipt of the scholarship will increase the Recipient’s ability to complete the UTS degree at a higher level of performance than would otherwise be the case;
• Giving Back: Potential for the Recipient to be an effective and energetic agent for positive change in both their chosen career and community;
• Cultural Identity: Commitment to the cultural identity and heritage of the Indigenous community in which they are a member;
• Aspiration: Motivation to succeed in the nominated UTS course.
• Academic Merit may be taken into consideration.
• Preference may be given to female identifying students. 

Application Process:

All candidates must apply using the UTS online Scholarships application form to be eligible.

Value offered: Maximum total value is AUD 30,000