NSW Aboriginal Languages Educational Scholarship Program 2024-2025

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About the grant

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The Aboriginal Languages Trust (ALT) is an Aboriginal-led NSW Government Agency established under the Aboriginal Languages Act 2017 (AL Act) to provide a focused, coordinated, and sustained effort in relation to NSW Aboriginal Languages activities at local, regional and State levels.

The ALT Educational Scholarship Program is funded by the Aboriginal Languages Trust to grow the number of Aboriginal Languages speakers, educators and teachers across NSW.

The purpose of the ALT Educational Scholarship Program is to revive, grow and nurture Aboriginal Languages across NSW by supporting individuals who are undertaking training or education related to learning or teaching Aboriginal Language.

In 2024-25 Financial Year $300,000 will be allocated to the ALT Educational Scholarship Program.

 

The ALT Education Scholarship Program has three tiers:

 

· Tier 1 Community Education and NSW TAFE level study - $1,000 - $9,999

· Tier 2 Undergraduate and Master’s Scholarship - $10,000 - $24,999

· Tier 3 Research Scholarship - $25,000 - $50,000

 

 

Opening Date and time

9:00am 25 November 2024

Closing date and time

11:59pm 5 January 2025

 

The Trust recognises Communities are at different stages of their Language Revival journeys.

We want you to know, the Trust is here to support applicants.

Instructions for Applicants

The Aboriginal Language Trust encourages applicants to read all the details in these guidelines before applying. If you have any questions, please contact the ALT Community Investment Team on 1300 036 406 or via email on grants@alt.nsw.gov.au

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Program Details

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Disclaimer

The Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • submission of this application does not guarantee funding will be granted for any project, and the Department expressly reserves its right to accept or reject this application at its discretion;
  • it must bear the costs of preparing and submitting this application and the Department does not accept any liability for such costs, whether or not this application is ultimately accepted or rejected; and
  • it has read the Funding Guidelines for the Program and has fully informed itself of the relevant program requirements.

Use of Information

By submitting this application form, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • if this project application is successful, the relevant details of the project will be made public, including details such as the names of the organisation (Applicant) and any partnering organisation (state government agency or non-government organisation), project title, project description, location, anticipated time for completion and amount awarded;
  • the Department will use reasonable endeavours to ensure that any information received in or in respect of this application which is clearly marked ‘Commercial-in-confidence’ or ‘Confidential’ is treated as confidential, however, such documents will remain subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (GIPA Act); and
  • in some circumstances the Department may release information contained in this application form and other relevant information in relation to this application in response to a request lodged under the GIPA Act or otherwise as required or permitted by law.

Privacy Notice

By submitting this Application form, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • the Department is required to comply with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) (the Privacy Act) and that any personal information (as defined by the Privacy Act) collected by the Department in relation to the program will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act and its privacy policy (available at: https://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/privacy);
  • the information it provides to the Department in connection with this application will be collected and stored on a database and will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected (including, where necessary, being disclosed to other Government agencies in connection with the assessment of the merits of an application) or as otherwise permitted by the Privacy Act;
  • it has taken steps to ensure that any person whose personal information (as defined by the Privacy Act) is included in this application has consented to the fact that the Department and other Government agencies may be supplied with that personal information, and has been made aware of the purposes for which it has been collected and may be used.

Eligibility Confirmation

Eligible applicants must meet each of the following criteria:

Tier 1: Community and TAFE Study Scholarship
  • Identifies and is recognised by their Community as an Aboriginal person
  • A NSW Resident* 
  • Enrolled in an Aboriginal Language Course (or module(s)) at an ALT recognised Aboriginal Community Languages Organisation or NSW TAFE
   

Tier 2: Undergraduate and Master’s Level Study Scholarship

 
  • Identifies and is recognised by their Community as an Aboriginal person
  • A NSW Resident*
  • Enrolled in an Aboriginal Language Course (or module(s)) at an ALT recognised Aboriginal Community Languages Organisation or NSW TAFE
   

Tier 3: Research Scholarship

 

 

 

 

 
  • Identifies and is recognised by their Community as an Aboriginal person
  • A NSW Resident*
  • Conflict of Interest Declaration
  • Public Liability Insurance (of at least $10 million)
  • Enrolled in a PhD or Doctorate in NSW relating to Aboriginal Languages research OR
  • Engaged by an ALT recognised Aboriginal Community Languages Organisation to undertake Aboriginal Languages research (for Community-led research projects – not delivered by a Tertiary Institution)

Note: * Exception may be granted under special circumstances, where an applicant can demonstrate that the Language group area crosses State borders and/or the study/research will significantly benefit a NSW Languages group.

 

You are not eligible to apply if you:

  • are a School, University, TAFE, or Adult Community Education Organisation;
  • have already completed the course (the grant cannot be used to backpay completed studies); and/or
  • have already completed the course/research (the grant cannot be used to backpay completed studies/research); and/or
  • have been found to have provided false or misleading information in applying for previous grants through the ALT.
 
 
Please declare this application meets the Program eligibility criteria:
  • It has been prepared by and is being submitted by an eligible applicant
  • Project applications are specific to a Local Government Area
  • Projects can commence no later than 1 July 2025 and be completed within 30 June 2027 of the funding deed commencing
  • Projects can be operated and maintained beyond the funding period.
  • Applicants will notify the Department if grant funding is secured from another source
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