The Lord’s Taverners Seawind Catamaran Indigenous Scholarship at Southern Cross University 2026

Introduction: 

The Lord’s Taverners Seawind Catamaran Indigenous Scholarship will support an Australian Indigenous student who is resident in northern New South Wales and are overcoming disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed at university study (either undergraduate or postgraduate).

Eligibility requirement for The Lord’s Taverners Seawind Catamaran Indigenous Scholarship at Southern Cross University 2026:

• Identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or both and be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent;
• Be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
• Be normally residents of Northern NSW.
• Be enrolled with Southern Cross University either on a main campus (Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, National Marine Science Centre or SCU Coomera) or online.
• Studying any undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

Value of the scholarship:

A AUD 15,000 paid as AUD 5,000 per year for 3 years award is available to support a full-time student

Application Process:

• Applicants must complete the general scholarship application and submit a 100–200 word introductory statement outlining their motivation for applying and future goals.
• Applications are assessed based on eligibility, demonstrated hardship, and commitment to the Northern Rivers region.
• The introductory statement (100–200 words) which includes why they are applying for the scholarship and what they hope to achieve in the future through the completion of their chosen degree.
• Selected applicants are awarded a scholarship based on committee review of responses and supporting information.