The Jillian Weaven Scholarship provides up to $5,000 (up to $2,500 for part-time) for one semester.
For Indigenous students enrolling in a postgraduate human resources program who identify as women; worth up to $5,000.
Applications are now open
If you identify as a woman who is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and are studying a postgraduate human resources management program, this scholarship could provide assistance for up to one year.
One (1) scholarship available.
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
- be an Australian citizen
- be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- identify as a woman
- be commencing or continuing full or part-time in one of the following programs in semester 2 2022:
- have a minimum of 6 months or a year of study left in your program
- be passionate about human resources
- be connected to your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community
- not have previously received this scholarship.
Complete the online application form by the application close date. Late or partial applications will not be accepted.
Supporting documentation
Depending on your circumstances, you will need to provide different types of evidence and material to support your scholarship application.
- Applicants must register with the Ngarara Willim Centre and provide documentation showing that you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander by the close date. Proof of Aboriginality must be from a recognised Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community organisation and must have a common seal.
- Applicants must submit in their application a curriculum vitae (CV) or resume no longer than 2 pages in length.
Application questions
It is expected that the online application will take approximately thirty minutes to complete. The main application questions are listed below to allow you time to prepare your answers prior to starting the online application.
- Discuss your passion for human resources management, include any employment/community/voluntary/study scenarios that have sparked your passion.
- What are your future plans and career aspirations?
- How do you intend to use this scholarship and how will it assist you to achieve academic success?
- Discuss any difficult circumstances you have faced that have affected your education.
- Please articulate how you are connected/contribute to your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
Find out more about applying for scholarships.
Applications are now open.
Applications for Semester 2 2022 will close at 11.59pm on Monday 25 July 2022.
View the Coursework Scholarships Office’s terms and conditions.
Please note: successful applicants cannot take a leave of absence and continue to receive the scholarship
The scholarship may also provide:
- an opportunity to undertake an internship or WIL program during the scholarship period for a minimum of 150 paid hours at RMIT within the year of award (ideally within the People Team) (this is not an offer of employment)
- mentoring with a HR leader from within RMIT
- potential to be considered for a HR Graduate position in RMIT’s People team
- AHRI membership. The membership includes opportunities like workshops and networks.
The Jillian Weaven Human Resources Scholarship is designed to honour the legacy of Jillian Weaven, a Wiradjuri woman passionate about education, creating career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the advancement of women.
Jillian’s will and determination for change and her passion and advocacy in the rights of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people was a driver in her role at RMIT.
The scholarship will encourage and assist postgraduate students in Human Resources-related disciplines to complete their studies, obtain a mentor within RMIT and gain employment experience at RMIT. The scheme provides scholarships for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women only studying at the postgraduate level in Human Resources at RMIT.
The scholarship has been established as a tribute to the late Jillian Weaven’s outstanding contribution to First Nations people at RMIT, her role in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Committee and her commitment to supporting the growth and development of women at RMIT in her role as Senior People Business Partner.
It is envisaged that the scholarship will also allow RMIT to build talent for the future within the People team.
Find out how to contact the Coursework Scholarships Office.
Notice to applicants
The scholarship application process is highly competitive with a limited number of scholarships available. Unfortunately, not all eligible applicants will receive one.
Only successful candidates will be notified via email to their RMIT student account.
For information about other financial assistance available to RMIT students, please speak to one of our Student Welfare Advisors.
