Charlie Perkins Scholarships for Study in Curtin University, Australia

If you would like to study in Curtin University, Australia and pursue Full Time Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program in Science & Engineering,Centre for Aboriginal Studies,Health Sciences,Humanities you can avail Charlie Perkins Scholarships which is being offered by Oxford or Cambridge University.
This is a Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from Australian Student to apply for the same. Only Few such award is being offered and the deadline for application is 31-Oct-14.
This Scholarship will Offer you the value of each Perkins Scholarship will vary, depending on the scholarship-holder’s course of study, for up to three years. It will cover full university and college fees, travel costs and an annual stipend to cover living expenses. For the 2013-14 academic year the stipend is £14,500 (approximately $AUD21,100)for 3 Year.
Scholarships Times is pleased to provide you with the following information which has been updated recently:

Name of Scholarships:	Charlie Perkins Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by:	Oxford or Cambridge University
Scholarship Offers:	The value of each Perkins Scholarship will vary, depending on the scholarship-holder’s course of study, for up to three years. It will cover full university and college fees, travel costs and an annual stipend to cover living expenses. For the 2013-14 academic year the stipend is £14,500 (approximately $AUD21,100)
Duration of Reward / Grant:	3 Year
Education Field:	Science & Engineering,Centre for Aboriginal Studies,Health, Sciences,Humanities
Education Level:	Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	Curtin University, Australia
Students are eligible from:	Australian Student
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	Few
Important Dates:	Open Date: 01-Aug-14 Last Date: 31-Oct-14
Eligibility:	*have tertiary qualifications*be accepted into any graduate degree program offered at the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge (this will require a First Class Honours degree, upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent)*be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent *identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander *be accepted as such by the community in which they live or have lived. Applicants must provide a written statement confirming their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage. In addition they are required to provide a signed statement in writing from the Aboriginal Heritage Association, Aboriginal Corporation or Land Council of the community in which they live or have lived, confirming the above.
Important Information:	Contact eMail Id: richard.potok@auroraproject.com.au or tess.crellin@auroraproject.com.au

Notes from Scholarships Times Advisory:
To apply for the above scholarship / award / grant you should submit the following documents and should possess the following:
*Charlie Perkins Trust application form [Word doc.]
*cover letter
*Curriculum Vitae (CV)
*an official transcript of university results (including mid-year results if available)
*confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent through a signed written statement (including common seal) of an Aboriginal Heritage Association, Aboriginal Corporation or Land Council in the community where you live or have lived
*five referees (three of which should be academic referees) should forward written reports to richard.potok@auroraproject.com.au and tess.crellin@auroraproject.com.au. The references should highlight your capabilities, your past contribution to the Indigenous community, and the perceived future benefit of doing your chosen course. One of your references should be from an Elder in your community, and should highlight your connection to the community).
Once all the information has been received by Oxford or Cambridge University and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.
If you are looking for more information about Charlie Perkins Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarships/scholarship.cfm?id=1867.0