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Indigenous Origin Health StudentsThe Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship SchemeThe Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme is funded by Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing and administered by the Royal College of Nursing, Australlia. 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 at an undergraduate or TAFE level in the areas of:
Applicants must identify as and be able to prove their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status. For further information, including application information please visit the Puggy Hunter Scholarship Website Department of Health and Human Services (Tasmania) The Department of Health and Human Services administers a scholarship scheme for Tasmanian Aboriginal students studying full time in an accredited health or human services related undergraduate course at University, or a full-time accredited health or human services related course at TAFE.
The scholarship scheme aims to address the under-representation of Aboriginal people in health professions, and other health and human services related occupations. The scholarship is also designed to increase the number of Aboriginal health workers with qualifications and is an important adjunct to the Department’s Aboriginal Employment and Career Development (AECD) Strategy. The scholarship is open to students who are currently studying or who intend studying in the year in which they apply.
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