Scholarship
The IBA Scholarship Fund was initiated by the IBA Board in 2007–08 and introduced in 2008–09. Through the scholarships, IBA contributes to economic development in Indigenous communities by providing opportunities for mature-age Indigenous people to develop their financial knowledge and skills through education.
The IBA Scholarship Fund provides a broad range of financial assistance to assist mature-age Indigenous people to successfully complete their qualifications in economics, commerce, business or other similar disciplines. Scholarship holders, from remote, rural or urban areas, receive comprehensive financial support to study, often away from their homes.
The first six scholarships were awarded in June 2009 (Table 20).
| Name | Residence | Course | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Andrews | Cairns, Qld | Bachelor of Business | James Cook University, Qld |
| Leah Umbagai | Derby, WA | Bachelor of Applied Science – Indigenous Community Management Development | Curtin University, WA |
| Matilda Gibas | Yorke Island, Qld | Diploma of Hospitality Management | International College of Management, NSW |
| Sorita McGrane | Toowoomba, Qld | Diploma of Community Services – Financial Counselling | Lifeline Community Care, Qld |
| Jacqualine Craigie | Kalgoorlie, WA | Graduate Certificate in Management | Australian Institute of Management, Vic |
| Sharon Brady | Cairns, Qld | Bachelor of Commerce | Deakin University, Vic |