Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander undergraduate scholarship program
Scholarship purpose
The aim of the UGL Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Undergraduate Scholarship Program is to support Indigenous Australians studying to achieve their career goals by providing financial support and work experience. This will also support UGL’s goal of investing in a diverse workforce and developing diverse pool of future leaders including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
What you get
- up to $8,000 per year until your course is completed.
- a paid internship at UGL – at least 800 hours a year!
- you will also be eligible to apply for our 1-year fast-track graduate program!
- build your leadership and presentation skills.
How to apply
Application tips
Show your motivation to succeed in your chosen industry and career.
Show how you find opportunities to continually advance your professional and personal life.
Show your passion to your cultural identity and the heritage of the Indigenous community and drive to make positive change and opportunities for Indigenous Australians nationally.
How will you make sure you succeed in the UGL undergraduate program?
Welll also be looking at
- course discipline
- your employment history
- work experience eg. internships/traineeships
Selection process
You will need to send us your resume and be able to attend an interview.
Applications will then be reviewed, with successful ones progressing to the next stage.
Seize every opportunity to enhance your knowledge and experience. Stay enthusiastic and ask questions. The more you know, the more confident you'll be in the workplace
Ensuring sustainable employment outcomes in the communities we work
Reconciliation
UGL strives to enhance life outcomes and foster positive generational social change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We want to see people from diverse backgrounds represented at UGL and create long-lasting relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
UGL’s Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan focused on improving the lives of indigenous people and communities where our sites and projects operate.
The UGL Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Undergraduate Scholarship Program is a key part of our strategy to invest in creating a diverse workforce and diverse pool of future leaders.
We want to be known as an employer and customer of choice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.