Scholarships and Opportunities

The scheme was established in recognition of Dr Arnold ‘Puggy’ Hunter’s significant contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and his role as Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

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The NSW Ministry of Health and the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI), with support from Regional NSW, are pleased to offer Aboriginal allied health students with a rural background who demonstrate an interest in a rural career an opportunity to apply for scholarships for the Aboriginal Rural Allied Health University Student Scholarship.

Applicants are offered the opportunity to apply for a one off $10,000 scholarship (pro rata for part time study) to assist with training costs such as fees, technology or placement costs.

We invite Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who are enrolled in an Allied Health degree and are from a rural background to apply. Find out more and apply here – https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/Placements-Scholarships-Grants/scholarships-and-grants/aboriginal-rural-allied-health-university-student-scholarship

The University of Technology Sydney, working with partners including IAHA, are offering two, $10,000 scholarships, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals who want to build on their existing health and clinical skills and experience in the area of diabetes education.

The Health Sector Law Indigenous Scholarship for Diabetes Education and Management scholarship and the Infomedix & ADEA Research Indigenous Scholarship for Diabetes Education and Management scholarship each aim to support an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person studying the Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management at UTS Faculty of Health.

Find out more and apply HERE.

The NT Health Aboriginal Cadetship Program is a key initiative for the Department to increasing employment of Aboriginal people as health professionals. Cadetships enable eligible Aboriginal tertiary students undertaking their first undergraduate degree or postgraduate studies to gain professional health qualifications and experience that will lead to entry to practice upon completion of their studies.

Through the NT Health Aboriginal Cadetship Program, the Department will employ Cadets who are:

• undertaking full time study at an Australian university to complete their first undergraduate degree; and
• have already successfully completed the first year of their undergraduate degree; and/or
• are undertaking Honours/Masters studies as part of their first undergraduate degree or;
• are undertaking other postgraduate studies required for entry to practice in a profession relevant to NT Health.

To be eligible to apply for an Aboriginal Cadetship, you must:

• be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
• identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander;
• be accepted as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which they live, or has lived;
• be enrolled for full-time study at a university located in Australia;
• have successfully completed their first year (8 units) of an undergraduate degree; or
• are undertaking Honours/Masters or other post graduate studies as a requirement to entry to practice in a relevant health profession.

HOW TO APPLY

Further details and how to apply, please visit https://health.nt.gov.au/careers/aboriginal-careers

Contact – Aboriginal Workforce Development, NT Department of Health,  AWD.DoH@nt.gov.au

The Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) National Study Grant Scheme (ACANSS) is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who are studying a chiropractic course at an Australian University. Full-time study grant awardees will receive up to $10,000 per year and part-time recipients will receive up to $5,000 per year. The funding is paid in instalments throughout the study period of the year.

It is an ACA initiative designed to encourage and assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in chiropractic to complete their studies and join the health workforce. ACA has a strong relationship with Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA), the national not-for-profit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health organisation, who will be a key partner in the selection and support of the successful candidate.  

2024 Study Grant Round now open and close on 1 February 202 

https://www.chiropractors.org.au/resources/research/study-grant-scheme 

The program is a cooperative program between Australian Rotary Health, Rotary clubs, some State or Territory Governments and the Commonwealth Government.

The value of each scholarship is $5,000 per year. A Rotary Club contributes $2,500 per year and the State or Commonwealth Government provides a similar amount. The Commonwealth Government also provides funding for the administration of the program within the Australian Rotary Health office.

https://australianrotaryhealth.org.au/programs/

Roberta Sykes Scholarships – The Roberta Sykes Scholarships provide supplementary financial assistance to Indigenous postgraduate students who wish to undertake studies at overseas universities.

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Roberta Sykes Harvard Club Scholarships – The Roberta Sykes Harvard Club Scholarships provides funding to Indigenous postgraduate students who wish to undertake study at Harvard University.

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Roberta Sykes Fellowship – The Roberta Sykes Fellowship provides Indigenous postgraduate students enrolled at Australian universities with partial funding to undertake overseas research at recognised universities as part of their degree.

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Roberta Sykes Bursaries for short executive programs – The Roberta Sykes Indigenous Education Foundation provides partial funding for Indigenous Australians to undertake short executive education courses at recognised overseas academic institutions.  

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Roberta Sykes Chief Executive Women Scholarship – The Foundation is also now partnering with Chief Executive Women to offer two scholarships for women managers of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.  The scholarships are designed to support women at different stages of their careers by giving applicants the choice of three course at Harvard Kennedy School and INSEAD Singapore.
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SARRAH Scholarships 

A range of scholarships and grants are available to support the professional development of rural and remote Allied Health Professionals and students.

Future opportunities are to be advised soon.

Australian Catholic University (ACU) – is offering the below Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Only Scholarships (Not limited to Allied Health Only). Please follow the links for more information. 

Maev O’Collins Social Work Scholarship – Established in 2015 by Ellen Maev O’Collins for the purpose of assisting ACU’s Social work and Health Sciences students at the Canberra campus to overcome financial disadvantage. Value – One scholarship valued at $3,500, paid in one lump sum.

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Francis Xavier Conaci Scholarship – Established in 2016 by ACU Vice Chancellor, Professor Greg Craven, this scholarship is to honour Francis Xavier Conaci, a young Aboriginal man who joined the Benedictines and was sent to Rome for his education. This scholarship will assist an ACU student to attend the UNCC300 core curriculum unit at the ACU Rome Centre. Value – One scholarship valued at $3,000 is available each year, paid in one lump sum.

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Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship – The Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (Indigenous-CAS) are intended to assist with accommodation costs. Value – The Indigenous-CAS is valued at $5,199 per year (indexed annually), paid as one installment each semester for up to 8 semesters.

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Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship – The Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (Indigenous-CECS) are intended to assist with education costs. Value –  The Indigenous-CECS is valued at $2,599 per year (indexed annually), paid as one instalment each semester for up to 8 semesters.

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Mary MacKillop Scholarship – Established by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Queensland, through Australian Catholic University, to commemorate and honour the work of their foundress Mary MacKillop. This scholarship recognises and rewards undergraduate ACU students who can demonstrate support and involvement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Value – One scholarship valued at $2,500 is available each year, paid in one lump sum.

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Nano Nagle Scholarship – Established by the Presentation Sisters, Queensland Congregation, to commemorate and honour the work of their founder Nano Nagle. Members of the Order have become aware of the injustices perpetrated against the traditional owners of the land and therefore have begun to be involved in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reconciliation process and to appreciate, and learn from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spirituality, culture and history. The specific goal of these scholarships is to encourage the development of leadership skills of emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders through professional preparation during their studies. Value – One scholarship valued at $2,500 per annum is available each year, paid as one instalment each semester for the duration of the recipient’s course.

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Pratt Foundation Bursary – Established in 2004 by a grant from the Pratt Foundation which was established by the philanthropists Richard and Jeanne Pratt. Value – One bursary valued at $2,500 is available each year, paid in one lump sum.

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The Professional Certificate in Indigenous Research (GC-IRPRO) is a highly regarded one-week intensive program aimed at developing research skills from an Indigenous perspective. It is also a fully recognised award course of the University of Melbourne.

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The Deeble Institute of Health Policy Research is offering six-week scholarships for postgraduate tertiary students. The scholarship is based in Canberra and is designed to support talented students to produce an Issues Brief on important national health services or health policy topic. The purpose of the Summer Research Scholarship program is to provide post-graduate students with an opportunity to work in a knowledge exchange organisation so that they gain a better understanding of how to make academic research relevant to policymakers and practitioners. The program also provides an opportunity for scholars to experience what it is like to work in a peak national health body and to establish connections with policymakers and practitioners working in their field of research.

Why apply?

Successful applicants will receive:

• an honorarium of $1,800 payable as a one-off amount at the conclusion of the six-week placement, subject to completion of expected outcomes
• the opportunity to gain training and work experience in a health policy knowledge translation organisation
• the opportunity to participate in the broader work of the AHHA and Deeble Institute, which may include meetings with senior policymakers, health services providers and academics, visits to government departments, and Policy Think Tanks
• support from a mentor who will provide advice during the research project
• a fully-equipped work-station within the AHHA office in Canberra.

The Deeble Institute for Health Policy Research Scholarship Program application process will run over a number of months.

• September 2020: Applications open Monday 7 September at 9.00 am (AEST).
• October 2020: Applications close Monday 19 October at 5 pm (AEST).
• November 2020: Deeble Institute to make offers to successful candidates. Candidates to accept offers.
• January 2021: Successful candidates to commence Scholarships in Canberra.

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In order for the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders communities to be adequately met by pharmacists, there is a need for more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacists to work in the industry. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme aims to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake undergraduate or graduate studies in pharmacy at university.

ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme, applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent enrolled, or about to be enrolled, as a full-time student in a pharmacy undergraduate or graduate degree at an Australian university. Scholarships are available to students in any year of their undergraduate or graduate degree.

The student must also be a member of the student Rural Health Club or a member of their university’s affiliated Rural Health Club. Proof of membership is required prior to receiving scholarship payments.

Although not a mandatory requirement, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who currently live, or have lived, in a rural or remote community will be preferred for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme.

PAYMENTS

A total of 3 scholarships valued at $15,000 per annum for a maximum of four years are offered annually. Study at honours level beyond the length of an undergraduate course is not covered by the scholarship.

Funds are paid by the Guild in monthly instalments via direct Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

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Gayle Woodford Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is jointly sponsored by CRANAplus and the Centre for Remote Health.

The scholarship covers all course fees for the Graduate Certificate in Remote Health Practice, offered through Flinders University.

One scholarship will be awarded annually, for study to commence the following year.

Tenure
The scholarship will continue for the duration of the Graduate Certificate in Remote Health Practice. The usual part time study period is 12 months, however recipients may be allowed up to 2 years to complete their course.

Inability to complete the study may incur a financial penalty

Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship is open to registered nurses, Indigenous health practitioners, allied health practitioners and medical officers.

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Remote Health Practice::

hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution in a health related field.
the Nursing stream must have a minimum of one year post-registration experience and must be currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions on practice.
the Medical stream must be either concurrently enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine at Flinders University or currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Medical Practitioner.
The Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

Working in remote practice is desirable.

*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

Applications open 1st February and Close 30th June annually.

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Australian Hearing will be offering three Masters of Audiology scholarships annually to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university graduates at several Australian universities from 2018.

The scholarships have been established to invite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university graduates to consider following a career pathway into Audiology.
 
Hearing health disorders are over-represented in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations. While there are many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers who specialise in hearing health, there are currently few Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audiologists.
 
The scholarships are offered at Macquarie University in NSW, the University of Queensland, and Flinders University in South Australia. Each scholarship is valued at $15,000 over the two-year period of study. This includes joining a remote Australian Hearing Outreach trip in year two, valued at $3,000.
 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are accepted into the course at each of these Universities may then apply for a Scholarship. Successful applicants will be required to satisfy their university’s ongoing enrollment requirements.

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In addition to the professional connections, access to resources and support undergraduate students gain from CRANAplus membership, there is the possibility of being awarded an Undergraduate Remote Placement Scholarship. The scholarships offer financial assistance to support undergraduate students who are interested in working remotely, giving them the opportunity to experience a remote health setting first hand. This demonstrates the commitment of CRANAplus to the future remote health workforce.

About The Scholarships

Each year CRANAplus offers a number of scholarships. These scholarships provide financial assistance of up to $1000 per applicant, per remote placement. They can be applied to the cost of fares, accommodation and other incidental costs incurred by a student undertaking an undergraduate placement in a remote area of Australia and its external Territories.

Round One for placements from 1 January – 30 June each year- Applications open 1 Feb and close 31 May

Round Two for placements 1 July – 31 December. Applications open 1 July and Close 30 October.

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Click here to find a comprehensive database of scholarship opportunities available for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students across Australia and a matching service that will specifically connect with scholarships most relevant to you.

Scholarships range in value and are given by various scholarships providers. Most scholarships on the portal can be utilised to cover course fees, but others may include book bursaries and other grants for course materials, scholarships that cover residential college costs, or financial support to attend conferences or other programs.

The Website is run by Aurora Education Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that also offers school outreach programs, academic camps for Indigenous high school students, a national internship program, and a number of international pathways for Indigenous postgraduate students.

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Indigenous Allied Health Australia encourages all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are interested in a career in allied health to investigate the financial support options available to them.

If you have any questions, you can get in contact with the Scholarships Portal team on 0293108408.

Interested in study or research opportunities at the world’s most prestigious institutions? 

The Fulbright Program is a foreign exchange scholarship program of the United States, aimed at increasing binational research collaboration, cultural understanding and the exchange of ideas. Born in the aftermath of WWII, the program has grown to become to the largest educational exchange scholarship program in the world, with operation in over 160 countries. Over the last 70 years Fulbright has awarded more than 370,000 students, academics and professionals scholarships to study, teach or conduct research.

The Fulbright Commission has invited Royal Flying Doctor Service clinicians to submit applications for the 2021 round of Fulbright Scholarships for study or research in the United States in late 2021/2022. These prestigious awards provide funding for U.S. Master’s programs (up to 2 years), PhD research (4 to 10 months), or Postdoctoral research (4 to 10 months) at any U.S. institution and in any academic or creative field.  Also on offer this year are the Fulbright Future Scholarships which can fund all of the above, as well as full Doctoral programs (up to 5 years), and include full tuition allowance. These comprehensive awards are available to applicants who propose programs with potential for profound and tangible impact.

Apply online at fulbright.org.au or get in touch with the Fulbright Commission via email at fulbright@fulbright.org.au