- New scholarship program established to support six Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from remote and regional Western Australia
- Students to attend a leading public secondary school in Perth
- The scholarships will allow the six students to attend Bob Hawke College or Shenton College and board at City Beach Residential College
Minister for Education Dr Tony Buti announced a multimillion-dollar scholarship program today in partnership with MADALAH Limited.
The State Government has committed $1.1 million over seven financial years to fund six scholarships at prominent WA public schools that will enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from remote and regional Western Australia to undertake their secondary education in Perth.
The students will attend either Bob Hawke College or Shenton College and will board at City Beach Residential College.
The scholarships are provided through MADALAH Limited, a not-for-profit organisation that has been awarding scholarships to Indigenous students since 2009.
As part of the scholarship, students will receive mentoring and wellbeing support to ensure their success and set them on a pathway to tertiary studies. They will also receive financial assistance for schooling costs.
The scholarship program supports the Department of Education's Closing the Gap initiative and the State's Aboriginal Empowerment Strategy.
Comments attributed to Education and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Dr Tony Buti:
"Education is a powerful tool that transforms lives and strengthens communities.
"I am proud to announce these new scholarships that will provide the opportunity for six young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in remote and regional areas to come to Perth and focus on their secondary education.
"As the Minister for Education and Aboriginal Affairs, I am deeply committed to creating education systems that enable Aboriginal students to thrive.
"MADALAH Limited is a fantastic not-for-profit organisation that empowers young Aboriginal people to achieve excellence in life through education and training."
