About the role
Bursary details
The Bursary is named in honour of the late Bevan Costello, a valued and respected advocate for education and community justice for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people. He worked tirelessly to help promote positive change not only in Cherbourg, but in Murgon, and surrounding areas of the South Burnett region. A highly admired leader, elder and traditional owner, Uncle Bevan was widely recognised for his special ability to apply his cultural knowledge and learnings into teaching; his integrity and honesty; and passion for community and restorative justice.
The Bursary provides the opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people (15-24 years) to continue Uncle Bevan's legacy through their personal commitment and contribution within their local community. Two bursaries of $2,500 are available across two categories of support:
- student category, and
- community and employment category.
The bursaries will enable recipients to pursue higher education, alternative educational programs, or equivalent practical experiences, recognising their capacity to elevate their learning and career outcomes.
About You
You must:
- be a young person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (15–24 years)
- be a resident of the South Burnett region (applications from the Cherbourg community will be prioritised)
- commence or continue an undergraduate or post-graduate university degree OR plan to enrol in a certificate level or above qualification through TAFE or other training provider OR are participating in an alternative education schooling pathway (student category), or
- demonstrate your motivation for learning through on the job, or other like experiences (community and employment category).
How to apply
- Review the Fact Sheet (below)
- Gather all your supporting documents (as listed in the Document Checklist below)
- Click the green ‘apply online' button (below) – you may need to create an account
- When logged into your Smart Jobs account, complete the online questionnaire including responses to supporting questions and upload ALL the supporting documentation
- Submit your application by 11 December 2026.