Indigenous Support Fund
The Indigenous Support Fund facilitates the Yaitya Tipanthi Scholarship and the Yaitya Tipanthi Bursary.
Established in 2021, the purpose of the Indigenous Support Fund is to improve access to tertiary study and facilitate better higher education outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Through the scholarship and bursary we can reduce the financial burden and create stronger foundations for our students’ success in life and their career. This will ensure they have the tools they need to excel in their chosen field of study.
Indigenous Support Fund
Providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with better support systems as they start University is one of the priorities of Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Peter Høj AC, and was the motivation behind the new Indigenous Support Fund launched in 2021.
Yaitya Tipanthi Scholarship recipient, Tayla
Indigenous Support Fund scholarship recipient, Tayla, a proud Ngan’giwumirri woman, has travelled more than 3,000km from her hometown of Jabiru in the Northern Territory to study a Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience).
“My dream is to work as a vet in remote and Aboriginal communities. I want to give back to the land and people by supporting wildlife conservation, livestock health, and pet care. Ultimately, I hope to make a real difference in both animal welfare and community wellbeing,” Tayla said.
I also hope to show other kids, who grew up like I did, the impact education can make.Tayla
Without this scholarship the financial challenges of living far from home would have made it impossible for Tayla to pursue her studies.
“The scholarship has allowed me to afford essential study tools and buy textbooks and other resources. It has also enabled me to undertake placements by covering extra costs including travel and accommodation. These experiences are crucial for my degree and future career, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities this support has given me.”
Thank you for believing in students like me and giving us the opportunity to succeed. Your generosity is changing lives, and I hope one day to do the same by giving back and supporting students. Tayla
Your gift to the Indigenous Support Fund will reduce the financial burden for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and create stronger foundations for our students’ success in life and their career.
Indigenous Support Fund
How can you help?
If you feel passionately about the Indigenous Support Fund, we welcome donations of all sizes. Your gift will contribute to resources and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Our staff pitch in
University of Adelaide staff are deeply committed to supporting the success and welfare of students, with the Indigenous Support Fund being a meaningful way that staff can encourage and assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
More information
For a discussion about how your gift can make a difference at the University, please contact the Advancement team on +61 8 8313 5800 or development@adelaide.edu.au.