LK Law Scholarship Program

The purpose of the LK Scholarship is to empower and support two Master's students to undertake research work within the Wardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity Theme at SAHMRI.

This $10,000 scholarship offers a unique and flexible placement opportunity to work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers, fostering collaboration and enhancing cultural understanding.

Tailored to the recipient's interests and studies, the scholarship provides the chance to engage in innovative research projects that contribute to meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Wardliparingga, offers a flexible and culturally respectful working environment. Awarded to each recipient for one year, this experience will enable the recipient to gain invaluable skills, broaden their professional networks, and help advance knowledge that respects and uplifts Indigenous voices. The scholarship winner will spend 6-8 weeks of summer/end-of-year break working alongside SAHMRI. Develop new skills, build networks and gain valuable experience that may pave the way for your postgraduate study and future career in research.

Important Information

• This scholarship is available to all Indigenous postgraduate students who will be continuing study in 2024
• The duration of the Scholarship is 1 year with a maximum value of $10,000 per annum, proportionate to study load
• This scholarship placement duration is 6-8 weeks during the 2024-2025 Summer Semester. Flexible dates and work arrangements can be organised on individual basis
• Minimum study load is 0.5EFTSL (equivalent to half-time study)
• Scholarship is dependent on proof of continued enrolment and satisfactory completion of coursework
• This scholarship is tax-exempt for full-time students. Please note that part of this scholarship may count as income for Centrelink purposes. Full-time students may earn up to $8355/year from equity or merit-based scholarships before Centrelink will deem it as income. This limit applies to the total combined value of scholarships received in a financial year

Exclusion

Those enrolled in undergraduate studies or PhD students are not eligible to apply.

The scholarship will be awarded to the successful recipients at a presentation event to be held Thursday 13^th March 2025.

All applicants are encouraged to attend.