Rio Tinto Indigenous Scholarship Program 2025

To assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students pursuing higher education, Rio Tinto, in partnership with CareerTrackers, has formally started applications for its 2025 Indigenous Scholarship Program. This esteemed award lasts throughout the recipient’s whole undergraduate studies and offers up to AUD $16,500 every year.

Rio Tinto’s dedication to providing education and career development opportunities to Indigenous communities, especially Pilbara Traditional Owners, is reflected in the scholarship. Successful students can also be able to access the company’s internship and graduate employment pathways.

Scholarship Benefits

• Financial Assistance: For the duration of the undergraduate program, up to AUD $16,500 every year.
• Career Opportunities: Enrollment in Rio Tinto’s internship and graduate programs.
• Community Support: CareerTrackers offers excellent networking and mentoring possibilities.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for the Rio Tinto Indigenous Scholarship, candidates need to:

• be acknowledged by their community as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• be enrolled full-time in an Australian university in an undergraduate program.
• be an Australian citizen.

Additionally, candidates must be members of one of the priority categories listed below:

• Students from Banjima, Ngarlawangga, Ngarluma, Karlka Nyiyaparli, Puutu Kunti Kuruma Pinikura, Yindjibarndi, Yinhawangka, Robe River Kuruma, and Muntulgura Guruma are the Pilbara Traditional Owners.
• According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census, Pilbara Indigenous Students are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students who live in the Pilbara area.
• Indigenous students from Western Australia are referred to as Western Australian Aboriginal students.

Application Requirements

Candidates need to provide the following records:

• An official Aboriginal community organization’s confirmation of one’s Aboriginality.
• confirmation of enrollment as a full-time student at the university.
• The application is supported by personal reference.
• A personal statement in line with the three guiding principles of Rio Tinto: curiosity, courage, and care.
• Proof of fulfilling the requirements set forth by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for tax-exempt scholarship money.

Application Process

1. http://jobs.riotinto.com/job/21611514/rio-tinto-indigenous-scholarship-program-2025/ is the link to apply online.
2. Shortlisting: Those that are chosen will go on to interviews.
3. During the interview, candidates will talk about their objectives and how they match with Rio Tinto’s principles.
4. Notification of Award: Scholarships will be given to the selected applicants.

Conclusion

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, the Rio Tinto Indigenous Scholarship Program 2025 offers an incredible chance to get community support, professional development, and financial assistance. Rio Tinto confirms its dedication to enabling Indigenous communities by supporting professional development and higher education. Students who meet the requirements are urged to apply and seize this transformative opportunity.

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