Nominations for Bendi Lango

Nomination process

Applicants must submit all documentation electronically via the online application form by the due date. To be considered, the completed application must include:

• Letter from the Chairperson of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander incorporated organisation in the community in which the applicant lives or has previously lived, confirming the applicant’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage (other proof of heritage may be considered at the discretion of the selection committee)
• Personal statement addressing:
  • Applicant’s contribution to his/her community and the broader community to date
  • Applicant’s planned future contribution to his/her community and the broader community
  • What the receipt of financial assistance from the APS would mean to the applicant
• Financial statement providing evidence of the applicant’s financial need
• Applicant’s education details including academic transcript(s)
• Proof of offer and acceptance or current enrolment into an APAC-accredited postgraduate coursework degree
• Upon submitting your application, your Community and Academic referee reports will be automatically emailed to your referees for them to complete. Please ask them to check their inbox, including the spam/junk folder.
• If the referee has not received the report request, please contact the Awards team. For your application to be accepted please ensure that your Community and Academic referee reports are completed by 31 May.

Selection process

• Selection committee may conduct telephone interviews with eligible applicants
• Selection committee may seek additional information, in the form of external assessor or referee reports, or other independent advice to assist in selecting the bursary recipient(s)
• Selection committee will recommend the recipient(s) to the APS Board for endorsement

Award presentation

• Recipient(s) will be formally notified in writing before any public announcement is made
• Profile of the recipient(s) will be published on the APS website and in InSights.