UniSport Australia is proud to offer an incredible opportunity for Indigenous student-athletes. In partnership with bp Australia, the Indigenous Nationals will once again offer two $5,000 scholarships to support students in their academic and sporting pursuits.
Now in its seventh year, the bp Australia Indigenous Nationals Scholarship provides financial support and invaluable professional development opportunities. Scholarship recipients receive financial assistance, mentoring and career pathways through bp Australia, opening doors for their future success.
A testament to the scholarship’s impact is Tyrone Mohamed, a Gooreng Gooreng man who was awarded the bp Australia scholarship in 2022.
Reflecting on his experience, Tyrone acknowledged the immediate financial relief the scholarship provided during his early university years. However, it was the long-term career benefits that really had an impact.
Since beginning his journey with bp Australia as a summer intern in 2022, Tyrone has progressed to HR advisor and is now part of bp’s HR graduate program.
Additionally, he plays a key role in the employee led First Nations Business Resource Group, which helps provide a safe platform to connect, learn from each other’s cultures and advise bp on changes for the betterment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
“Sport is one of the common threads that connects us all,” Tyrone says. “There aren’t many national events like Indigenous Nationals, and for bp, it’s an opportunity to break down barriers as an employer and showcase the great opportunities available,” he shared. .”
Tyrone also encourages future Indigenous student-athletes to embrace these opportunities and be strong advocates for their culture on and off the field.
“Go in headfirst,” he says. “We are the ones who can drive the change in these organisations. for our people.”
Sharing this sentiment is 2024 bp Indigenous Nationals Scholarship recipient, Molly Leigh Thomson.
Molly is a Wiradjuri woman born and raise on Wiradjuri land in Parkes, a small country town in the Central West region of New South Wales.
At the time of her award, Molly was a fourth-year student at The University of New South Wales, pursuing a double degree in Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) and Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Molly described receiving the scholarship as an incredibly humbling and gratifying experience. “I felt honoured to be recognised for all the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices I have made to excel in both areas,” she shared.
The scholarship not only provided financial assistance but also motivated her to keep striving for excellence in both her academic and sporting pursuits. She believes that the mentoring opportunities provided by bp will be invaluable in shaping her educational and professional journey by connecting her with experienced mentors who can offer guidance, support, and career insights.
Competing at Indigenous Nationals holds deep personal significance for Molly.
“Sport is one of the common threads that connects us all. Indigenous Nationals fosters a sense of community and unity that brings everyone together. It allows me to showcase and celebrate my culture in a supportive environment where we can all uplift each other,” she said.
Molly is passionate about being a strong advocate for Indigenous culture within organisations like bp and believes that Indigenous student-athletes have the power to drive meaningful change.
Don’t miss this opportunity to take your education, sport, and career to the next level with the bp Indigenous Nationals Scholarship.
Applications for the 2025 bp Australia Scholarships are now open – apply today!
Don’t miss out – applications close on 5 May 2025.
To find out more about the scholarship, visit unisport.com.au/indigenousnationals
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