About the NLCThe Northern Land Council (NLC) was established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act in 1976, to assist Aboriginal people in the Top End of the Northern Territory to acquire and manage their traditional lands, waters and seas. Nearly 50 years on we continue to serve over 50,000 Aboriginal people of the Top End and remain committed to enhancing Aboriginal peoples social, political and economic participation by supporting their aspirations and amplifying their voices on a range of issues impacting on their lands, seas, culture and communities.  About the ScholarshipThis program is a scholarship to provide financial assistance to Aboriginal students, from the NLC Region who are undertaking tertiary studies. The scholarship funds will enable students to focus on their studies and can also be used to pay for expenses relating to their studies. ResponsibilitiesProvide formal details of units enrolled in at the beginning of each SemesterSatisfactorily complete units as outlined in their proposed course of study by diligently attending the necessary lectures, tutorials and other study sessions and completing all assessment requirements (students are expected to pass all subjects);In consultation with the university's Aboriginal support unit or lecturing staff, access a tutor throughout the year and consistently attend tutoring sessions if required;Provide details of academic progress, including official transcripts of academic results at the end of each semester and at other times when requested;Make contact with the Education and Employment Pathways Manager regularly, via phone or electronic mail to give updates on how studies/assignments are going and raise any issues of concern;Immediately notify the Education and Employment Pathways Manager if there are any changes to the proposed course of study or if any difficulties arise in meeting study commitments;Payment of any HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP liabilities and or Tuition fees cover at own costAdvise the Department of Human Services when they commence their scholarship, if they are already receiving payments through that agency. Eg. Abstudy; Selection CriteriaConnection to country within the NLC regionEnrolled in a Batchelor’s degree or equivalentStudying in a field relevant to NLC interests and activitiesWhy do you want to work in your chosen profession?How will scholarship assist you and your studies? Remuneration and Benefits:Funding of up to $25 000 to be paid to the Student in instalments as agreed between the parties per year of study provided the following conditions are met:(a) the Student provides NLC with proof of enrolment into a Batchelor’s degree (or equivalent) at the beginning of their studies [NB: proof of enrolment may be in the form of written confirmation of enrolment from the relevant university].(b) the Student provides proof of the successful completion of Semester 1 for each year of study for full time load or pro rata for part time load [NB: proof of successful completion may be in the form of a transcript of results obtained from the relevant university].(c) the Student provides proof of the successful completion of Semester 2 for each year of study for full time load or pro rata for part time load [NB: proof of successful completion may be in the form of a transcript of results obtained from the relevant university]. Funds from the scholarship must only be used in line with the purpose of the deed and on eligible study related expenses. Part time students will be paid pro rata, as agreed by NLC and studentThe student will also be able to claim reimbursements for the following:Text Book Reimbursement for up to $1 000Study Equipment Allowance up to $3 000Flight Reimbursement to and from University $1 000Any other study related request will be assessed based on situation and availability of fundsTo claim reimbursements appropriate paperwork needs to be complete and evidence of receipt is provided.Contact: Leigh Crossman on 0428 556 775Applications close: Sunday, 24th September 2023 Please note your application will not be considered if you do not address all the requirements including resume and cover letter addressing selection criteria AUD Darwin 0800

NLC Tertiary Scholarship

About the NLC

The Northern Land Council (NLC) was established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act in 1976, to assist Aboriginal people in the Top End of the Northern Territory to acquire and manage their traditional lands, waters and seas. 

Nearly 50 years on we continue to serve over 50,000 Aboriginal people of the Top End and remain committed to enhancing Aboriginal peoples social, political and economic participation by supporting their aspirations and amplifying their voices on a range of issues impacting on their lands, seas, culture and communities. 

 

About the Scholarship

This program is a scholarship to provide financial assistance to Aboriginal students, from the NLC Region who are undertaking tertiary studies. The scholarship funds will enable students to focus on their studies and can also be used to pay for expenses relating to their studies.

 

Responsibilities

  • Provide formal details of units enrolled in at the beginning of each Semester
  • Satisfactorily complete units as outlined in their proposed course of study by diligently attending the necessary lectures, tutorials and other study sessions and completing all assessment requirements (students are expected to pass all subjects);
  • In consultation with the university's Aboriginal support unit or lecturing staff, access a tutor throughout the year and consistently attend tutoring sessions if required;
  • Provide details of academic progress, including official transcripts of academic results at the end of each semester and at other times when requested;
  • Make contact with the Education and Employment Pathways Manager regularly, via phone or electronic mail to give updates on how studies/assignments are going and raise any issues of concern;
  • Immediately notify the Education and Employment Pathways Manager if there are any changes to the proposed course of study or if any difficulties arise in meeting study commitments;
  • Payment of any HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP liabilities and or Tuition fees cover at own cost
  • Advise the Department of Human Services when they commence their scholarship, if they are already receiving payments through that agency. Eg. Abstudy;

 

Selection Criteria

  • Connection to country within the NLC region
  • Enrolled in a Batchelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Studying in a field relevant to NLC interests and activities
  • Why do you want to work in your chosen profession?
  • How will scholarship assist you and your studies?

 

Remuneration and Benefits:

Funding of up to $25 000 to be paid to the Student in instalments as agreed between the parties per year of study provided the following conditions are met:

(a) the Student provides NLC with proof of enrolment into a Batchelor’s degree (or equivalent) at the beginning of their studies [NB: proof of enrolment may be in the form of written confirmation of enrolment from the relevant university].

(b) the Student provides proof of the successful completion of Semester 1 for each year of study for full time load or pro rata for part time load [NB: proof of successful completion may be in the form of a transcript of results obtained from the relevant university].

(c) the Student provides proof of the successful completion of Semester 2 for each year of study for full time load or pro rata for part time load [NB: proof of successful completion may be in the form of a transcript of results obtained from the relevant university]. Funds from the scholarship must only be used in line with the purpose of the deed and on eligible study related expenses. Part time students will be paid pro rata, as agreed by NLC and student

The student will also be able to claim reimbursements for the following:

  • Text Book Reimbursement for up to $1 000
  • Study Equipment Allowance up to $3 000
  • Flight Reimbursement to and from University $1 000
  • Any other study related request will be assessed based on situation and availability of funds

To claim reimbursements appropriate paperwork needs to be complete and evidence of receipt is provided.

Contact: Leigh Crossman on 0428 556 775

Applications close: Sunday, 24th September 2023

Please note your application will not be considered if you do not address all the requirements including resume and cover letter addressing selection criteria