Puggy Hunter memorial scholarship scheme (Royal College of Nursing Australia)

• Funding/grant type:

  Recurrent

• Closing date:

  Not specified

Overview

This scholarship provides financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are intending to undertake study, or are undertaking study, in an entry level qualification in an eligible health related discipline at an Australian university or TAFE (Certificate IV and above).

Eligible health areas include:

• Aboriginal Health Worker
• allied health (excluding pharmacy)
  
• dentistry/oral health (excluding dental assistants)
• medicine
• midwifery
• nursing.

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 scheme is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

Application details: Please refer to the Royal College of Nursing Australia website for all information, including application details.

Contacts

Royal College of Nursing Australia
Freecall: 1800 688 628
Email: scholarships@rcna.org.au

Links

• View information: Royal College of Nursing Australia - Puggy Hunter memorial scholarship scheme
• View website: Royal College of Nursing Australia