Phoebe Wanganeen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship
Phoebe Wanganeen was a highly respected Aboriginal Elder. Her passion for improving access to education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people was something she championed throughout her life.
To recognise Phoebe Wanganeen’s contribution, the City of Salisbury has awarded the Phoebe Wanganeen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship since 2008. This Scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander City of Salisbury residents to study at any University or Vocational Training Course at any TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in Australia.
Applications are open from Monday 10 February 2025 and will close Monday 31 March 2025 (11.59pm).
Applicants are encouraged to review the documents below and discuss their application with the Project Officer prior to submitting their application. Applicant can contact the Senior Social Planner by phone on 8406 8222 or by emailing city@salisbury.sa.gov.au
Applications
The best way to apply is to complete the online application form below. The City of Salisbury will notify you to confirm receipt of your application within five working days of the closing date for applications. A receipt of application will be forwarded to the email address provided on your application.
Alternately, you can request a physical copy of the 2025 Application Form, which can be submitted by email or post.
If you have any questions about the scholarship program or applications, and want to speak with us, please phone 8406 8222 or via email city@salisbury.sa.gov.au
Acknowledgment of Country
City of Salisburyrlu tampinthi, ngadlu Kaurna yartangka inparrinthi. Kaurna miyurna yaitya mathanya Wama Tarntanyaku, Purkarnanti puki-unangku yalaka kuma. Parnaku yailtya, parnaku tapa purruna, parnaku yarta ngadlu tampinthi. Yalaka Kaurna miyurna itu yailtya, tapa purruna, yarta kuma puru martinthi, puru warri-apinthi, puru tangka martulayinthi
The City of Salisbury acknowledges that we are meeting on the traditional Country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today.