Indigenous Allied Health Australia | Indigenous Health Scholarship Program

Indigenous Health Scholarship Program

The Indigenous Health Scholarships Program, administered by Indigenous Allied Health Australia, supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who are intending to enroll, or are enrolled in an entry-level or graduate entry-level qualification in an eligible health-related degree.

The program aims to empower more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including students from remote and rural areas, to undertake and complete studies in health. 

2026 scholarship recipients receive up to $5,000, paid in two installments of $2,500 per semester (if eligible). Applications are now closed. 

 

Eligible health areas

The scholarship is available to students studying across a diverse range of entry level health qualifications (Certificate IV and above) through vocational education and training and university.

This includes:

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
  • Allied health 
  • Dentistry and oral health
  • Medicine
  • Mental health studies
  • Nursing (registered and enrolled nursing)
  • Midwifery

 

Eligibility criteria

The program is intended to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are studying an entry level qualification, within an eligible health discipline.

As a result, applications will be considered from applicants who are:

  • of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
    Applicants must identify as and be able to confirm their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.
  • enrolled or intending to enrol in an entry level or graduate entry level health related course
    Courses must be provided by an Australian registered training organisation or university. Funding is generally not available for postgraduate study, however certain qualifying degrees including the Doctor of Medicine are eligible.
  • intending to study in the academic year that the scholarship is offered.

If you have any questions, we encourage you to contact the team and/or apply.

 

Selection criteria

A significant number of applications are received each year and unfortunately not everyone who applies will be successful.

Scholarships will be awarded based on the recommendations of the independent, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander selection committee and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural governance group, whose assessment will be based on how applicants address the following topics in the application process:

  • Why you chose to study health;
  • How the scholarship would impact and support you to succeed; and
  • Who you are and how this shapes you.

The scholarships are also aimed at promoting equity, so consideration may be given to factors such as students coming from rural and remote areas.

Please note: if you’re receiving an Indigenous Health Scholarships Program scholarship for 2026 through Rotary Health you are ineligible for this opportunity.

 

Get in touch to find out more.

The program is supported by dedicated Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff who are happy to respond to any questions or support you through the process. To find out more or get in touch, please use the details below.

e: phmss@iaha.com.au
p: 1800 413 933 (toll free)
m: 0447 289 623