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Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme
 Overview
The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme is funded by Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. The views on this website do not necessarily represent the position of the Australian Government.
The Scheme was established in recognition of Dr Arnold ('Puggy') Hunter's significant contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and in his previous role as Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).
The aim of the Scheme is to help address the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health professions and assist in increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with professional health qualifications.
The scholarship provides financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are undertaking study or are intending to undertake study in a health related discipline at an undergraduate or TAFE (Certificate IV and above)level in the areas of:
- Aboriginal health worker
- Alcohol and other drugs workers
- Allied health (excluding pharmacy)
- Dentistry/oral health
- Health service management
- Health promotion
- Medicine
- Mental health
- Midwifery
- Nursing
Application dates
The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme is now closed.
How to apply
This scheme is now closed. Information regarding applications for 2011 will be available closer to the opening of the application round in 2010.
Value of funding
Full time study load = up to $15,000 per year for the usual term of the course
Part time study load = up to $7,500 per year for the usual term of the course
Criteria
Applicants must identify as and be able to prove their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status.
To prove your status as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, you must obtain a written Confirmation of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Descent document from an Indigenous Australian organisation within the community in which you live or have previously lived.
The Confirmation of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Descent document must include the signatures of two office holders.
A Confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Descent from an incorporated body related to an academic institution will not be accepted.
Scholarship selection
Scholarships will be awarded on the recommendation of a selection committee and will be based on the following criteria:
• community involvement and leadership
• commitment to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health
• commitment to improving Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health in the future.
Important Links
Click below for a Confirmation of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Descent form (if applicable)
Click below if a third party completed your form
Click here for information on how these scholarship payments may affect Centrelink payments
Click here for more information on the taxation implications of receiving one of these scholarships
Click here for information on the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme
For nursing students
Click here to access the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses
Click here for information on becoming a nurse or midwife
For dentistry students
Click here to access the Indigenous Dentists' Association of Australia
For medical students
Click here to access the Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association of Australia
Need more information?
For clarification of your eligibility under this scheme please contact RCNA.
p 1800 688 628 (freecall)
e Please email your questions to the fund administrator using the form below.
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