STATE-WIDE SCHOLARSHIPS RELEVANT
TO ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT
ISLANDER MEDICAL STUDENTS IN
AUSTRALIA
Scholarships under the value of $2,000 have not been included
unless they are of particular importance to Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander medical students
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NEW SOUTH WALES / AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY ......................................................4
Bush Bursary & Country Women's Association Scholarships .............................................4
Freddy Fricke Scholarships .................................................................................................5
Gallipoli Scholarships ..........................................................................................................6
Ken Brindle Memorial Awards ............................................................................................7
Margaret Ida Howie Scholarship ........................................................................................8
NSW Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadetships ...............................................................9
QUEENSLAND ...................................................................................................................... 12
Lambie McBride Perpetual Bursary ................................................................................. 12
Queensland Cancer Council Seize the Day Awards ......................................................... 12
Queensland Health Rural Scholarship Scheme ............................................................... 13
R.N. Hammon Scholarship ............................................................................................... 15
SOUTH AUSTRALIA / NORTHERN TERRITORY ...................................................................... 17
Channel 9 and The Advertiser: Young Achiever Awards in South Australia.................... 17
Country Health SA Aboriginal Professional Employment Program ................................. 18
Country Health SA (CHSA): Undergraduate Scholarships................................................ 19
Northern Territory Government Indigenous Students Leadership and Mentorship
Program ........................................................................................................................... 20
NT Department of Education and Training - Higher Education Scholarships for School
Leavers ............................................................................................................................. 22
South Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Scholarships Investment
Fund ................................................................................................................................. 23
Terry Roberts Memorial Scholarship for Indigenous South Australians ......................... 24
South Australian Bonded Medical Scholarship Scheme (SABMSS) ................................. 25
Wyatt Benevolent Institution Inc. Wyatt University Scholarships for Country Students 27
Wyatt University Scholarships for Indigenous Students ................................................. 28
TASMANIA ........................................................................................................................... 30
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Ida West Health Scholarship................................................................................................ 30
VICTORIA.............................................................................................................................. 31
Australian Federation of University Women Victoria: E D Daniels Scholarship .............. 31
Australian Federation of University Women Victoria Marilyn Godley Scholarship ........ 31
Dafydd Lewis Trust Scholarships ..................................................................................... 32
Doxa Cadetship Program ................................................................................................. 33
Frederick Richard O’Connell Scholarship......................................................................... 34
INTRAIN Scholarships ...................................................................................................... 35
Mary Jane Lewis Trust Scholarships ................................................................................ 36
Rotary INTRAIN Scholarships ........................................................................................... 38
The David Burgess Foundation Award ............................................................................ 39
Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund (VBAF) Scholarship Program ......................................... 40
WESTERN AUSTRALIA .......................................................................................................... 42
Country Medical Foundation Scholarships ...................................................................... 42
Eveline Rosina Henty Scholarship .................................................................................... 43
Freemason’s WA Education Grants ................................................................................. 43
Gloria Brennan Scholarship ............................................................................................. 44
Office of Aboriginal Health (WA) Scholarship Program................................................... 46
Pallottine Aboriginal Scholarship Trust ........................................................................... 47
Zonta Club of Perth - Bursary for Australian Indigenous Women Students.................... 48
Zonta Club of Perth Education Award ............................................................................. 49
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NEW SOUTH WALES / AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Bush Bursary & Country Women's Association Scholarships
These scholarships support students in their second year or third year of medicine at a New
South Wales university who are interested pursuing a career in rural practice and willing to
undertake placements in rural areas as part of the scholarship.
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Only available for medicine

Only available at universities in the ACT and NSW
Additional criteria:

You must be enrolled in your second year of medicine at the University of Sydney,
the University of Wollongong, the University of Notre Dame or the Australian
National University OR your third year of medicine at the University of Newcastle,
the University of New England, the University of New South Wales or the University
of Western Sydney

You must not be involved in the John Flynn Placement Program
How much is it worth?
$3,000 for one year
Selection criteria:

An understanding of the realities of rural medical practice (both positive and
negative)

A commitment to, and interest in rural medical practice and a rural lifestyle

Motivation to undertake placements in rural areas as part of the scholarship

An essay explaining why you’re motivated to be a bush bursary recipient, and why
you’d be a good ambassador for the scholarship
Where to find out more:
This scholarship is administered by the NSW Rural Doctors Network , Ph: (02) 8337 8100,
Email: students@nswrdn.com.au
Web:
www.nswrdn.com.au/site/index.cfm?module=RDNSCHOLARSHIPS&leca=275&pagemode=in
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Freddy Fricke Scholarships
These scholarships provide financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
students to undertake study at a university or TAFE college in New South Wales
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Available for any TAFE course or undergraduate or postgraduate diploma or degree
course at university (including medicine)

Only available for TAFE colleges and universities in New South Wales
Additional criteria:

You must be a permanent resident of New South Wales

You must be a member of a Local Aboriginal Land Council
How much is it worth?
The amount of the scholarship will vary depending on your personal circumstances and the
course you are studying.
The maximum amount is $10,000, usually as a once-off payment
Selection criteria:

Academic merit

Financial need

Personal goals for the future and career aspirations for the future (especially the
contribution you intend to make to your community)

Employment history (if relevant)

Personal and academic/career achievements

Reports from two referees
Where to find out more:
NSW Aboriginal Land Council, Ph: (02) 9689 4444. You can also submit an online enquiry
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here: www.alc.org.au/contact-us.aspx
Web: www.alc.org.au/community-benefits/freddy-fricke-scholarship.aspx
Gallipoli Scholarships
 These scholarships provide financial assistance to students from the ACT and NSW
commencing their first year of university and who are descendants of Australian war
veterans.

Seven scholarships are usually awarded each year.

The Gallipoli Scholarship is open to a lineal descendant of Australian World War One
ex-serviceperson.

The Bill Hall Memorial Scholarship is available to a lineal descendant of an Australian
World War Two ex-service person.
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Available for any undergraduate degree course (including medicine)

Only available for universities in the Australian Capital Territory or New South Wales
Additional criteria:

Commencing the first year of a degree course

You must be under 25 years old

You must be a permanent resident of NSW or the ACT

A lineal descendant of an Australian World War I or World War II ex-serviceman or
women. Your must demonstrate this by:

Drawing a family tree which traces your relationship to the WW1 or WW2 veteran

Being able to authenticate the family tree (the R&SL in your local area can advise
you on authentication issues)

Including a copy of your birth certificate

For the Gallipoli scholarship you must be able to explain the Gallipoli tradition to
Australia

For the Bill Hall Memorial Scholarship you must be able to explain the importance of
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the Battle at Milne Bay
How much is it worth?
$5,000 for one year
Selection criteria:

Academic merit (you’ll need to provide a report of your academic performance and
your suitability for tertiary studies from your school principal)

Financial need (you must be receiving or be eligible to receive a means tested
Centrelink income support payment such as Abstudy, Youth Allowance, Austudy or
Disability Support Pension)

Any other form of educational disadvantage

Special achievements in relevant activities both at school and elsewhere

A short statement outlining your reasons for undertaking your course and your
career plans and aspirations

An essay describing the Gallipoli tradition (if you are applying for the Gallipoli
Scholarship), or describing the importance of the Battle at Milne Bay (if you are
applying for a Bill Hall Memorial Scholarship)
Where to find out more:
Chairman, Selection Committee, Ph: (02) 94885372 or
0402 446612, Email: mdawkins@iprimus.com.au
Web: www.gallipolischolarship.org/index.html
Ken Brindle Memorial Awards
These awards support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in New South Wales who
are experiencing financial hardship to pursue university education. Up to eight scholarships
are available.
Who can apply?
These awards are:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Available for any undergraduate or postgraduate course (including medicine)

Only available at universities in New South Wales
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Additional criteria:

You must be at least 19 years old

You must be studying full-time

Must be in financial need
How much is it worth?
Once-off payment of $3,000
Selection criteria:

Financial need

Academic potential
Where to find out more:
Aboriginal Education Council (NSW), Ph: 1800 989 185 (free call) or (02) 9699 2299 (between
9.30 am and 1.30 pm Monday to Friday), Email: aec1@bigpond.com
Web: www.aec.org.au/scholarships/tertiary.htm
Margaret Ida Howie Scholarship
This scholarship enables financially disadvantaged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
women from New South Wales to undertake university study. Four scholarships are
available.
Who can apply?
This scholarship is:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Available for any undergraduate course (including medicine)

Only available at universities in New South Wales
Additional criteria:

You must be female
How much is it worth?

Once-off payment of $5,000

Margaret Ida Howie Course Assistance Fund Awards are also available. These awards
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are valued at $1,000 each and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
studying at a university in NSW to attend a conference or to access resources
required to complete their course.
Selection criteria:

Financial need

Academic merit

A statement outlining how the Margaret Ida Howie Scholarship will help you with
your studies

Priority will be given to single women with children
Where to find out more:
Aboriginal Education Council (NSW), Ph: 1800 989 185 (free call) or (02) 9699 2299 (between
9.30 am and 1.30 pm Monday to Friday), Email: aec1@bigpond.com
Web: www.aec.org.au/awards/mih.htm
NSW Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadetships
These cadetships are funded by the NSW Health Department. They offer financial support to
medical students in their final two years of study in return for two years of paid work in
specific areas of rural NSW upon graduation.
Medical students from interstate who are willing to work in rural NSW after graduation are
eligible to apply.
Twelve cadetships are offered each year, of which two may be reserved for Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people.
Who can apply?
These cadetships are:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Only available for medicine

Available to applicants studying anywhere in Australia but who intend to work in
rural NSW after graduation
Additional criteria:

To receive a cadetship you must be in the final two years of your medical course.
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Applications open the year prior to:

Second year students from the University of Sydney, the University of Wollongong,
the University of Notre Dame and the Australian National University

Third year students from the Joint Medical Program and the University of Western
Sydney

Fourth year students from the University of New South Wales

Interstate applicants should preferably be from NSW/ACT and must be enrolled in
their second year of a graduate medical degree or the third to last year of an
undergraduate medical program.

You must not be receiving a Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship (MRBS) or a Rural
Australian Medical Undergraduate Scholarship (RAMUS)
(note: receiving a NSW Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadetship may affect your eligibility
for the HECS reimbursement Scheme)
How much is it worth?

$15,000 per year for two years (which is considered income for tax purposes)

You will also be eligible for a relocation allowance to help you with the costs of
moving to the country
Selection criteria:

An understanding of the realities of rural medical practice, both positive and
negative

Commitment to, and interest in rural practice and a rural lifestyle

Motivation to undertake two of your first three years after graduation at NSW Rural
Base Hospitals (Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Orange or Dubbo).

A 300-500 word essay describing “what do you hope to achieve by holding a NSW
RRMO cadetship “
Where to find out more:
This cadetship is administered by the NSW Rural Doctors Network, Ph: (02) 8337 8100,
Email: Marie Kelliher, students@nswrdn.com.au
Web:
www.nswrdn.com.au/site/index.cfm?module=RDNSCHOLARSHIPS&leca=275&pagemode=in
div&page_id=1839
You can also download an information pack from here:
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QUEENSLAND
Lambie McBride Perpetual Bursary
This bursary provides financial assistance to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student in
their first or second year of study at a Queensland university.
Who can apply?
This bursary is:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Available for any undergraduate course (including medicine)

Only available at a university in Queensland
Additional criteria:

You must be in your first or second year of your course

You must be studying full-time
How much is it worth?
Once-off payment of $5,000
Selection criteria:

Academic merit or potential

Your character and suitability for the award
Where to find out more:
University of Queensland Undergraduate Scholarships and Prizes Office, Ph: (07) 3365 1984,
Email ugscholarships@uq.edu.au
Web: http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/indigenous/scholarships.html
Queensland Cancer Council Seize the Day Awards
These awards support to young Queenslanders who have been diagnosed with cancer or
who have had an immediate family member diagnosed with cancer to continue their
education. Over 60 awards may be offered per year.
Who can apply?
These awards are:
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
Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Available for any undergraduate course (including medicine)

Only available for educational institutions (university, TAFE, tertiary college or other
Registered Training Organisation) in Queensland
Additional criteria:

You must be a permanent resident of Queensland

You must be between the ages of 16 and 21

You must have been diagnosed with cancer at some time in your life, or had an
immediate family member diagnosed with cancer
How much is it worth?
Once-off payment of $3,000 - $3,500
Selection criteria:

The impact of your (or your family member’s) experience of cancer. You will be
asked about how it has effected you emotionally, in a day-to-day practical sense,
and how it has altered your attitude and outlook on life

How your study/career goals have been influenced by your cancer experience

The extent to which receiving a Seize the Day Study Award will assist you in
achieving your study and career goals

How you would plan to use any money you received
Where to find out more:
Phone The Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20, Email: seizetheday@cancerqld.org.au.
Web: www.cancerqld.org.au/page/need_support/youth_support/seize_the_day_awards/
Queensland Health Rural Scholarship Scheme
These scholarships support students undertaking medicine and health related courses at a
Queensland university for up to four years of their studies in return for a period of service to
rural Queensland upon graduation.
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:
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
Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Only available for the following courses: medicine (undergraduate or graduate
entry), dentistry, dietetics/nutrition, nursing, occupational therapy, oral health,
pharmacy, physiotherapy, podiatry, radiography, social work and speech pathology

Only available to applicants studying at Queensland Universities
Additional criteria:

You must be studying full-time

Must be willing to live and work in a rural community after graduation
How much is it worth?

For medical students this scholarship is $21,000 per year for a total of four years

If you’re in a six year course you should apply to commence the scholarship at the
beginning of your third year,

If you’re in a five year course you should apply to commence the scholarship at the
beginning of your second year

For a four year course, you should apply to commence the scholarship at the
beginning of your first year

After graduation, you’ll be required to work in a rural community for the period of
time you received financial assistance as a student (up to four years)

You’ll also be required to undertake a compulsory Rural Experience Week during
each year of your scholarship
Selection criteria:

Understanding of the professional and personal issues involved in medical rural
practice

Commitment to rural service within Queensland Health upon graduation

Your organisational skills, initiative and self motivation to successfully complete your
degree

Short-listed applicants will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection
process for this scholarship
Where to find out more:
Office of Rural Health, Ph: 1800 680 291 (free call), Email: QHRSS@health.qld.gov.au
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Web:
(for medical students): www.health.qld.gov.au/orh/scholarships/qhrss/med_info.asp
(general information): www.health.qld.gov.au/orh/scholarships/
R.N. Hammon Scholarship
This scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who have completed
at least one year of a university or TAFE college in Queensland course to continue with their
studies.
The scholarship is offered at the following educational institutions in Queensland, of which
the University of Queensland is the only one which offers medicine:

The University of Queensland

Queensland Institute of Technology

The University of Southern Queensland

Central Queensland University

All TAFE colleges in Queensland
Preference is given to students undertaking courses in the following fields: science,
engineering, medicine, dentistry, architecture, agriculture and veterinary Science.
Who can apply?
This scholarship is:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Available for any TAFE course or university course (including medicine)

Only available at the Queensland educational institutions listed above
Additional criteria:

You must have completed at least one year of your course

You must be studying full-time

Preference will be given to students undertaking courses in the fields of Science,
Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Architecture, Agriculture and Veterinary Science
How much is it worth?
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$3,000 per year for the rest of your course (up to a maximum of four years)
Selection criteria:

The course you are studying (medicine is one of the preferred courses)

Academic merit (or technical skill)

Social and economic need

Reports from two referees

Whether you are receiving any other scholarship, award or bursary
Where to find out more:
For the University of Queensland contact the Undergraduate Scholarships and Prizes Office,
Ph: (07) 3365 1984, Email ugscholarships@uq.edu.au
If you’re at one of the other universities or TAFE colleges, contact the scholarships office at
your institution.
Web: www.uq.edu.au/study/scholarships/index.html?page=104410&pid=109335
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA / NORTHERN TERRITORY
Channel 9 and The Advertiser: Young Achiever Awards in South Australia
These awards celebrate the achievements of South Australian young people under the age
of 27.
There are nine categories:

Adelaide Airport Limited Community Service Award

The Coffee Club Arts Award

Worldwide Online Printing Sports Award

Nippy's Environment Award

Department of Trade and Economic Development Career Achievement Award

The University of Adelaide Faculty of Sciences Science & Technology Award

AGL Regional Initiative Award

Office for Youth Outstanding Young Indigenous Achiever Award

The RAA Driving Force Leadership Awards
Who can apply?
These awards are:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Only available in South Australia
Additional criteria:

You must be a permanent resident of South Australia

You must be between the ages of 14 and 27
How much is it worth?

The winner of each category will receive $1,000 and a trophy

The overall winner will receive an additional $1,000, a trophy and a holiday for two
Selection criteria:
For this award there are general criteria (applicable to all categories), and category-specific
criteria. General criteria. For details on the criteria for specific categories see here:
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www.awardsaustralia.com/YAA_sa_criteria.html#1
General criteria:

Academic achievement

Personal goals and other achievements

Degree of difficulty and sacrifices made (past and in the future)

Personal interests and involvement in the wider community

Contribution and benefits to society

Any additional information you would like the selection committee to consider (such
as samples of press articles, awards, certificates and photos)
Where to find out more:
The Awards Office, Ph: (08) 8132 0753, Email: sa@awardsaustralia.com
Web: www.awardsaustralia.com/YAA_sa.html
Country Health SA Aboriginal Professional Employment Program
This program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from rural areas to study
medicine or a health related course at a South Australian university in return for a period of
service to Country Health upon graduation. Up to ten scholarships are offered each year.
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Only available for medicine or allied health, nursing or dentistry. You can also be
studying business management or Aboriginal affairs.

Only available in South Australia
Additional criteria:

You can be a new or continuing student

You must have previously lived in rural South Australia

You must be willing to live and work in rural South Australia after graduation
How much is it worth?
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
$5,000 per year ($2,500 per semester) for up to five years

You will have guaranteed employment with Country Health SA upon graduating from
your course

You are required to work for Country Health SA upon grading from your course for
the same period of time you received funding as a student
Selection criteria:
A 500 word statement addressing the following three questions:

How will you spend the $5,000 a year, and how will it assist you?

What is your understanding of current health issues facing all South Australians and
in particular your local community?

At the end of your studies where would you like to be working and how do you
intend to use your qualifications to benefit your local community health service and
the Aboriginal community?

Connection to your community and demonstrated local knowledge

Extra curricula activities in a rural setting (such as rural placements and membership
of a rural club)

Statements from two referees
Where to find out more:
Country Health South Australia Scholarship Coordinator, Ph: (08) 8842 6549, Email:
countryscholarships@health.sa.gov.au
Web: www.countryhealthsa.sa.gov.au/ScholarshipsAboriginalProfessionalEmployment.aspx
Country Health SA (CHSA): Undergraduate Scholarships
These scholarships support students from a rural area of South Australia to undertake
medicine or a health related course at a South Australian university in return for a period of
service to Country Health upon graduation. Twenty scholarships are available.
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Only available for health related courses (including medicine)
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
Only available in South Australia
Additional criteria:

You can be a new or continuing student

You must be studying full-time

You must have previously lived in rural South Australia

You must be willing to live and work in rural South Australia after graduation
How much is it worth?

$5,000 per year ($2,500 per semester) for up to three years

When you graduate you’ll be offered an employment contract with the South
Australian Department of Health in South Australia
Selection criteria:
A 500 word statement addressing the following three questions:

How will you spend the $5,000 a year, and how will it assist you?

What is your understanding of current health issues facing all South Australians and
in particular your local community?

At the end of your studies where would you like to be working and why?

Connection to your community and demonstrated local knowledge

Extra curricula activities in a rural setting (such as rural placements and membership
of a rural club)

Statements from two referees
Where to find out more:
Country Health South Australia Scholarship Coordinator, Ph: (08) 8842 6549, Email:
countryscholarships@health.sa.gov.au
Web: www.countryhealthsa.sa.gov.au/ScholarshipsUndergraduateScholarship.aspx
Northern Territory Government Indigenous Students Leadership and Mentorship
Program
This program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking Year 10-12
at a Northern Territory government high school to improve their leadership skills and
educational opportunities. Fifty students are involved in the program including
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approximately 25 new students each year.
Who can apply?
This program is:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Available for Year 10-12 studies

Only available to students of Northern Territory Government High Schools
Additional criteria:

You must have an attendance record of at least 80%
How much is it worth?

Students get to attend an induction and awards ceremony at Parliament House

Students participate in leadership camps twice a year which include lots of outdoor
activities

The program includes workshops about team building, communication skills and
values, and enables students to meet Indigenous role models.

Students meet and work with a mentor either weekly or fortnightly

Twice a term students participate in a teleconference to keep in touch with other
members and share ideas

Students in the program can apply for up to $1,000 scholarship money to help them
with costs associated with working towards achieving personal goals
Selection criteria:

Commitment to learning

Goals and dreams for the future and potential for achievement

Leadership potential

Teamwork
Where to find out more:
Indigenous Students Leadership and Mentorship Program Project Coordinator, Ph: (08) 8999
3790, Email: Terese.Kelly@nt.gov.au
Web: www.det.nt.gov.au/grants/funding/general/indigenous-students-leadership-andmentorship-program-islmp
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NT Department of Education and Training - Higher Education Scholarships for
School Leavers
These scholarships support high-achieving students who complete Year 12 in the Northern
Territory to undertake university study in the Northern Territory or interstate if the course
you wish to study is not offered in the Northern Territory. Forty scholarships are available.
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Available for any undergraduate course (including medicine)

Only available to students from the Northern Territory
Additional criteria:

You must have completed Year 12 in the Northern Territory and be going straight
from Year 12 to university

You must be studying full-time at university

You must pursue your university studies in the Northern Territory unless your
preferred course can only be undertaken interstate.

You must not be receiving another scholarship, except for a Commonwealth
Scholarship or a vacation scholarship
How much is it worth?
$3,500 per year ($1,750 per semester) for the duration of your course
Selection criteria:
Academic merit (based on your Year 12 results). The top ten successful applicants will
receive an extra $1,500 in their first year of study.
Where to find out more:
Scholarships Administrator, Department of Education and Training, Ph: (08) 8901 1309,
Email: scholarships.DET@nt.gov.au
Web: www.det.nt.gov.au/grants/funding/scholarships/higher-education-scholarships
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South Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Scholarships
Investment Fund
These scholarships are managed by the Aboriginal Services Division of the Department of
Human Services. They support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake a
health related course at a South Australian university.
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Only available for degree level health related courses

Only available to students from South Australian Universities
How much is it worth?

$5,000 per year for the duration of your studies

When you graduate you’ll be offered an employment contract with the South
Australian Department of Health in South Australia
Selection criteria:

The course you are studying and the benefit your skills will bring to Aboriginal
people

Community involvement

Your capacity to complete your course

Willingness to work for the South Australian Department of Health after graduating
from your course

Reports from referees commenting on your suitability your chosen career path

Preference will be given to applicants:

In their first university degree

Who have already completed part of their course

Studying towards a qualification where there is an identified skills shortage or need
within the South Australian Department of Health
Where to find out more:
Careers Adviser, Aboriginal Health Division, Department of Health, Ph : (08) 8226 7062,
Email: aboriginalworkforce@health.sa.gov.au
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Web: www.unisa.edu.au/scholarship/undergraduate/ug_ext.asp#SAYouthArtBrd
Terry Roberts Memorial Scholarship for Indigenous South Australians
This scholarship supports South Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to
commence tertiary study for the first time. Students must study at a South Australian
university.
Who can apply?
This scholarship is:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Available for any undergraduate course (including medicine)

Only available to students from South Australian Universities
Additional criteria:

You must be undertaking the first year of your first university course

You must be studying full-time

You must live permanently in South Australia

You must hold a Commonwealth Supported Place (for medical students this includes
BMP and MRBS places)

You must be able to demonstrate financial need (usually by receiving a means tested
income support statement from Centrelink such as Abstudy, Youth Allowance,
Austudy or the Disability Support Pension)
How much is it worth?
$2,000 per year for up to four years
Selection criteria:

Mainly academic merit

Financial need

A personal statement

Referee reports
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
Commitment to completing your course
Where to find out more:
Contact the Scholarships Office at your University
For the University of Adelaide: Scholarships Office, Ph: (08) 8303 4224, Email:
undergraduatescholarships@adelaide.edu.au
Web: www.adelaide.edu.au/scholarships/undergrad/terryroberts.html
For Flinders University: Scholarships Office, Ph: (08) 8201 3115, Email:
scholarships@flinders.edu.au,
Web: www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships-system/main-display-scholarshipdetails.cfm?scholarship_id=1525
South Australian Bonded Medical Scholarship Scheme (SABMSS)
These scholarships support South Australian medical students during their university studies
in return for a period of service in a rural area or an area of need within South Australia.
There are two types of South Australian Bonded Medical Scholarships:

Rural Scholarships

Urban or rural scholarships
Rural Scholarships
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Only available for medicine

Only available at South Australian universities
Additional criteria:

You must have lived in rural South Australia for 5 consecutive years or 8 nonconsecutive years

You must be willing to sign a deed of commitment stating that you will:

Complete your medical studies and becoming a registered doctor within one and a
half years of finishing your course
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Work for four years after graduation (if you are at Flinders University) or six years
after graduation (if you are at the University of Adelaide) in a rural area of South
Australia. You will negotiate the exact location with the South Australian
Department of Health at the time
How much is it worth?
The current value of the scholarship is $26,500 per year for the duration of your course. This
is increased by 4.5% to account for inflation.
Selection criteria:
The same selection criteria used for entry into medicine at your university
Where to find out more:
Contact the Scholarships Office or Medical School at your University (University of Adelaide
or Flinders University)
Robyn Anderson, Contract Manager SABMSS, Ph: (08) 8412 6312, Email:
robyn.anderson@health.sa.gov.au
Or you can refer to this PDF document:
www.flinders.edu.au/shadomx/apps/fms/fmsdownload.cfm?file_uuid=CB8E2322-EC1DF637-1BFC-D82067BAD956&siteName=medicine
Rural or urban scholarships
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Only available for medicine

Only available at South Australian universities
Additional criteria:

You must have lived in South Australia (in a rural or metropolitan area) for at least
ten years since starting primary school.

You must be willing to sign a deed of commitment stating that you will:

Complete your medical studies and becoming a registered doctor within one and a
half years of finishing your course

Work for four years after graduation (if you are at Flinders University) or six years
after graduation (if you are at the University of Adelaide) in a designated area of
need within urban or rural South Australia. You will negotiate the exact location with
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the South Australian Department of Health at the time
How much is it worth?
The current value of the scholarship is $26,500 per year for the duration of your course. This
is increased by 4.5% to account for inflation.
Selection criteria:
The same selection criteria used for entry into medicine at your university
Where to find out more:
Contact the Scholarships Office or Medical School at your University (University of Adelaide
or Flinders University)
Robyn Anderson, Contract Manager SABMSS, Ph: (08) 8412 6312, Email:
robyn.anderson@health.sa.gov.au
Or you can refer to the following document:
www.flinders.edu.au/shadomx/apps/fms/fmsdownload.cfm?file_uuid=CB8DC123-9B22973C-1994-219A3ABF0061&siteName=medicine
Wyatt Benevolent Institution Inc. Wyatt University Scholarships for Country
Students
These scholarships assist financially disadvantaged Year 12 students from rural South
Australia who are required to move away from home to undertake university study.
There are two types of Wyatt Benevolent Institution Scholarships for Country Students:

Wyatt University Scholarships for Country Students – General

Wyatt University Scholarships for Country Students - Accommodation Costs
(note: you cannot apply for both of these scholarships at the same time)
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Available for any undergraduate course (including medicine)

Only available at South Australian universities
Additional criteria:

You must be a resident of South Australia, and have lived in South Australia for at
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least 5 years

You must live outside the Adelaide metropolitan area

You must be under 25 years old

You must be commencing your first university course

You must be eligible to receive Youth Allowance or Abstudy

You must be able to demonstrate that financial need and geographical disadvantage
may impact upon your ability to successfully complete your course

You must not be receiving a Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship
How much is it worth?
$4,000 per year ($2,000 per semester) for the duration of your course
Selection criteria:

Financial need

Academic merit

Preference will be given to applicants whose homes are more distant from Adelaide
Where to find out more:
Enquiries, Ph: (08) 8224 0074, Email: admin@wyatt.org.au
Web: www.wyatt.org.au/files/education_university.php?section=education_university
Wyatt University Scholarships for Indigenous Students
These scholarships support financially disadvantaged South Australian Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander students to undertake their first university course at a South Australian
university.
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Available for any undergraduate course

Only available at South Australian universities
Additional criteria:
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
You must have lived in South Australia for at least five years (does not include
Broken Hill or Mildura)

You must be undertaking your first university course

You must be studying full-time on-campus

You must be able to demonstrate financial disadvantage

(note: graduate entry medical students cannot apply for this scholarship)
How much is it worth?
$3,000 per year ($1,500 per semester) for duration of your degree
Selection criteria:
Financial need
Where to find out more:
Contact the scholarships Office or Indigenous Support Centre at your university:
University of Adelaide:
Scholarships Office, Ph: (08) 8303 4224, Email: undergraduatescholarships@adelaide.edu.au
Wilto Yerlo Administrative Coordinator, Ph: (08) 8303 3623, Email:
wilto_yerlo@adelaide.edu.au
Web: www.adelaide.edu.au/scholarships/undergrad/wyattindigenous.html
Flinders University:
Scholarships Office, Ph: (08) 8201 3115, Email: scholarships@flinders.edu.au
Student Support, Yunggorendi Centre Ph: (08) 8201 5319,
Email: yunggorendi@flinders.edu.au
Web:
www.wyatt.org.au/index.php?section=education_university&page=education_university
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TASMANIA
Ida West Health Scholarship
The Department of Health and Human Services in Tasmania administers this scholarship to
support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking health related courses
(including medicine) at a Tasmanian university or TAFE college. Three new scholarships are
awarded each year.
Who can apply?
This scholarship is:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Only available for health related courses (including medicine)

Only available at educational institutions in Tasmania
Additional criteria:

You can be a new or continuing student

You must be studying full-time
How much is it worth?
$5,000 per year for up to three years
Selection criteria:

Academic merit

Employment history

Your capacity to complete your studies

The likely contribution you’ll make to the Aboriginal community once you graduate

Your potential for personal growth and development

Comments from referees
Where to find out more:
Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services, Ph: (03) 6233 2260, Email:
iws@dhhs.tas.gov.au
Web:
www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/careers/working_for_dhhs/about_us_150_who_we_are/scholarships
or www.dpac.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/57934/iw_aboriginal_scholarship.pdf
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VICTORIA
Australian Federation of University Women Victoria: E D Daniels Scholarship
This scholarship supports a woman to study an honours program at a Victorian University.
Who can apply?
This scholarship is:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Available for any relevant course

Only available at the universities in Victoria
Additional criteria:

You must be female

You must be commencing an honours program
How much is it worth?
Once-off payment of $2,500
Selection criteria:

Educational disadvantage

Academic merit or potential
Where to find out more:
Enquiries, Email: mrk@unimelb.edu.au
Web: www.afuwvic.org.au/main/page_scholarships_2010_scholarships_2010.html
Australian Federation of University Women Victoria Marilyn Godley Scholarship
This scholarship supports a Victorian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander woman to study an
undergraduate degree at a Victorian university.
Who can apply?
This scholarship is:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Available for any undergraduate course (including medicine)
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
Only available at universities in Victoria
Additional criteria:

You must be female

You must live in Victoria permanently
How much is it worth?
Once-off payment of $2,000
Selection criteria:

Educational disadvantage

Academic merit or potential
Where to find out more:
Enquiries, Email: mrk@unimelb.edu.au
Web: www.afuwvic.org.au/main/page_scholarships_2010_scholarships_2010.html
Dafydd Lewis Trust Scholarships
These scholarships enable male students from Victorian government high schools who have
experienced ongoing financial disadvantage to pursue tertiary studies at a Victorian
University. Ten scholarships are usually awarded each year.
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Available for any undergraduate course (including medicine), other than theology,
music, arts and education

Only available at universities in Victoria
Additional criteria:

You must be male

You must be 19 years old or under

You must have attended a Victorian government high school for the last five
consecutive years
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
You must be going straight from Year 12 to university

You must be able to demonstrate financial need (this usually means that the
combined total of your parents’ income is below $61,516 year before tax)
How much is it worth?
$18,000 per year for the duration of your course
Selection criteria:

Financial need

Academic merit

Personal qualities

A short statement on your background and personal achievements

A report from your school principal commenting on your time at school with
particular reference to diligence, academic record, and participation in general
school activities
Where to find out more:
Secretary, Dafydd Lewis Trust, Ph: 1800 808 910 (free call), Email: charitabletrusts@anz.com
Web: www.dlewis-scholarship.org.au/Dafydd-Lewis-Trust/index.html
Doxa Cadetship Program
This program assists talented young people from socially and financially disadvantaged
backgrounds who have demonstrated leadership qualities and academic potential during
Year 12 to undertake tertiary studies in Victoria. Cadets are partnered with a host
organisation that will mentor them through their studies.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are encouraged to apply.
Who can apply?
These cadetships are:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Available for any vocational or undergraduate course (including medicine)

Only available at educational institutions in greater Melbourne
Additional criteria:
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
You must be able to demonstrate social and financial disadvantage

You must have completed Year 12 in Victoria and demonstrated leadership qualities
and academic capability during your VCE studies
(note: most Doxa cadetships are with large corporate organisations in the business world,
however there is at least one Melbourne hospital accepting cadets in health related courses)
How much is it worth?

The cadetship offers $6,000 per year to assist with living expenses (made in weekly
instalments) for the duration of your course

A business suit

An annual book allowance

A corporate partner organisation relevant to your course and a workplace mentor

Eight weeks work experience per year

Personal and professional development, tutoring and counselling if required
Selection criteria:
Disadvantage
Where to find out more:
Doxa Youth Foundation, Ph: (03) 9328 8100, Email: info@doxa.org.au
Web: www.doxa.org.au/images/downloads/CadetshipBrochure2009.pdf
Frederick Richard O’Connell Scholarship
This scholarship supports students who are commencing or continuing a course at a
Victorian University.
Preference is given to the children of people who work for member companies of the Timber
Merchants Association (Victoria).
Who can apply?
This scholarship is:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Available for any undergraduate course (including medicine)
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
Only available at universities in Victoria
Additional criteria:

You can be a new or continuing student

Preference is given to the children of people who work for member companies of
the Timber Merchants Association (Victoria)
How much is it worth?
Up to $10,000 per year for the duration of your course
Selection criteria:

Academic merit

Sporting ability

Personality

Character and suitability for the scholarship
Where to find out more:
Trust Manger, Charitable Trusts Equity Trustees Ltd, Ph: (03) 8623 5000, Email:
charities@eqt.com.au
INTRAIN Scholarships
INTRAIN stands for the Indigenous Training and Recruitment Initiatives Program
These scholarships support Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in their
final years of university study towards a degree or diploma related to the health and
community services sector, and are interested in working for the Victorian Department of
Human Services. Multiple scholarships are offered each year.
Medical students are encouraged to apply.
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Only available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Only available undergraduate and postgraduate courses relevant to work within the
Victorian Department of Human Services. Priority will be given so applicants
studying in the following areas: medicine, social work, health, allied health and
related fields, community development and management, public policy and
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administration, accounting and finance, housing (urban planning, research,
architecture

Only available at universities in Victoria
Additional criteria:

You must currently live in or be based in Victoria

You must be in the final or penultimate (second last) year of your course

Be willing to work for the Victorian Department of Human Services

You must not have previously received an INTRAIN scholarship

You must not be receiving any other scholarships

You must not be undertaking full-time work
Want to know about career opportunities in the Victorian Department of Human Services?
See here: www.dhs.vic.gov.au/operations/careers/employment-programs/student-careersin-health-and-community-services
How much is it worth?
In 2009 the value of the scholarship was $25,470 per year (made in fortnightly instalments)
for up to two years. This amount is indexed for inflation.
Selection criteria:

Written application

Interview

Referee reports
Where to find out more:
Senior Project Officer Aboriginal Employment Strategies, Ph: (03) 9096 7143
Web: www.dhs.vic.gov.au/operations/careers/employment-programs/indigenousscholarships/intrain-scholarships2
Mary Jane Lewis Trust Scholarships
These scholarships enable female students from Victorian government high schools who
have experienced ongoing financial disadvantage to pursue tertiary studies at the University
of Melbourne.
There are currently seven students receiving this scholarship. At least one new scholarship is
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usually awarded each year.
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Available for any undergraduate course

Only available at the University of Melbourne
Additional criteria:

You must be female

You must have attended a Victorian government high school for the last five
consecutive years

You must be going straight from Year 12 to university

You must be able to demonstrate financial need (this usually means that the
combined total of your parents’ income is below $61,516 year before tax)
How much is it worth?
$10,000 per year for up to three years
Selection criteria:

Financial need

Academic merit

Personal qualities

A short statement on your background and personal achievements

A report from your school principal commenting on your time at school with
particular reference to diligence, academic record, and participation in general
school activities
Where to find out more:
Secretary, Mary Jane Lewis Scholarship Foundation, Ph: 1800 808 910 (free call), Email:
charitabletrusts@anz.com
Web: www.dlewis-scholarship.org.au/Mary-Jane-Lewis-Scholarship-Foundation/index.html
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Rotary INTRAIN Scholarships
These scholarships are provided by Victoria Rotary Club with Rotary Health Australia in
partnership with the Victorian Department of Human Services. They Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander students undertaking medicine and health related courses at a Victorian
university to complete their studies.
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Only available for medicine and health related undergraduate degree and diploma
courses

Only available at universities in Victoria
Additional criteria:

You must have already completed at least one year of your course (or at least two
years if you are studying medicine)

You must not be receiving or have previously received another scholarship for your
current course
How much is it worth?
$5,000 per year ($2,500 per semester) for the rest of your course
Selection criteria:

The course you are studying and your capacity to successfully complete it

Participation in Indigenous Community

Commitment to advancing the Indigenous Community

Reports from referees
Where to find out more:
Cheryl Deguara, Australian Rotary Health, Ph: (02) 8837 1900, Email:
cheryldeguara@rotaryhealth.org.au
Web: www.dhs.vic.gov.au/operations/careers/employment-programs/indigenousscholarships/rotary-intrain-scholarships
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The David Burgess Foundation Award
This award supports financially disadvantaged Year 12 students from government high
schools in Victoria and who have overcome significant adversity to pursue tertiary studies at
a University in Victoria. Applications must be made by school principals, not students or
parents
Who can apply?
This award is:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Available for any undergraduate course (including medicine)

Only available at universities in Victoria
Additional criteria:

You must be completing Year 12 at a Victorian state secondary school

You must be nominated by the principal of your school

You must have overcome significant adversity in achieving your educational goals

You must be able to demonstrate financial disadvantage
How much is it worth?

$3,350 per year for the duration of your course

You’ll also receive support and guidance from mentors
Selection criteria:

Details of your struggle to overcome adversity

Financial disadvantage

Commitment to your goals and the goals of your community

The extent to which receiving this award will assist you to achieve your goals
Where to find out more:
Application forms are posted to all Victorian government secondary schools each year in
August. All applications should be returned by October each year:
The Chairperson, The David Burgess Foundation, Ph: (03) 9873 3053, Email:
grannymb@bigpond.com
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Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund (VBAF) Scholarship Program
This program supports young people who were directly affected by the 2009 Victorian
bushfires to undertake further study at university or TAFE.
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Available for any undergraduate course (including medicine)

Only available to residents or former residents of Victoria
Additional criteria:

You have been directly affected (physically, psychologically or financially) by the
February 2009 fires

You must meet at least one of the following two criteria:

Your family must be continuing to experience financial hardship as a result of the
fires

You must be planning to undertake a course of study that is related to bushfire
preparedness, response and recovery (e.g. medicine, nursing, paramedic and first
aid training, emergency management, social or youth work or environment
management)
OR
How much is it worth?
$15,000 per year for the duration of your course
Selection criteria:

Academic merit

Financial need

Impact of the 2009 bushfires on you and your family

Capacity to complete your course

Participation in extra-curricular activities

Commitment to future community or public service
Where to find out more:
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Coordinator of Student Scholarships, Ph: (03) 9637 3367, Email
studentscholarships@edumail.vic.gov.au
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Country Medical Foundation Scholarships
These scholarships provide assistance to financially disadvantaged medical students at a
Western Australian who are interested in a career in rural or regional medical practice. Five
scholarships are usually awarded each year.
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Only available for medicine

Only available at universities in Western Australia
Additional criteria:

You must be able to demonstrate financial disadvantage

You must be willing to practice medicine in rural Western Australian after graduation

Preference is given to students in at least the second year of their course
How much is it worth?

Once-off payment of $5,000

If you receive this scholarship you can re-apply in future years, although preference
will be given to new applicants
Selection criteria:

Financial need

Commitment to your studies

Commitment to practicing rural medicine upon graduation

Whether you are from a rural or isolated area
Where to find out more:
Jed Handmer, Country Medical Foundation, Ph: (08) 9213 2082, Email:
jhandmer@walga.asu.au
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Eveline Rosina Henty Scholarship
This scholarship enables an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person to pursue a full-time
undergraduate or enabling course at a Western Australian University.
Who can apply?
This scholarship is:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Available for any undergraduate course (bridging courses, orientation courses and
including medicine)

Only available at universities in Western Australia
Additional criteria:

You must be studying full-time
How much is it worth?

Up to $5,000 for one year ($2,500 per semester)

If you’ve received this scholarship you can re-apply in future years
Selection criteria:

Financial need

Academic merit
Where to find out more:
University of Western Australia School of Indigenous Studies, Ph: (08) 6488 3428, Email:
sis@uwa.edu.au
Web: www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/home/undergrad/sis
Freemason’s WA Education Grants
The Freemason’s Grand Lodge of Western Australia offer grants to Western Australian
students experiencing financial need. Students may be undertaking any course (senior
secondary school, TAFE, undergraduate or postgraduate studies at university) at an
educational institution in Western Australia.
Who can apply?
These grants are:
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
Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

any course (senior secondary school, TAFE, undergraduate or postgraduate studies
at university including medicine)

Only available at educational institutions in Western Australia
Additional criteria:

You must live permanently in Western Australia

You must be of good character

Your application must be supported by a current WA Freemason. If you don’t know a
Freemason, the staff at Grand Lodge will happily pass your details on to a Freemason
in your local area
How much is it worth?

Variable

Awards last for one year, however applicants who have received an award can
reapply in future years for further funding
Selection criteria:

Academic merit

Financial need
Where to find out more:
Enquiries: Contact Brooke, Ph (08) 9355 3599, Email: brooke@freemasonswa.org.au
Web: www.freemasonswa.org.au/Grants.aspx
Gloria Brennan Scholarship
This scholarship assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake an
undergraduate degree course at one of the following universities:

Curtin University of Technology

Edith Cowan University

Murdoch University

The University of Western Australia
(note: The University of Western Australia is the only one of these universities that offers
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medicine)
Who can apply?
This scholarship is:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Available for any undergraduate degree course (including medicine)

Only available at universities in Western Australia
Additional criteria:

You must be studying full-time

You must not be in full-time employment whilst receiving this scholarship

You must not have already completed a degree or diploma course
How much is it worth?

Up to $1,000 for one year

If you’ve received this scholarship you can re-apply in future years
Selection criteria:

Mainly academic merit

Other factors that may be considered include:

Financial need

The course you are studying

The long-term benefit your education will have for the wider Aboriginal community
Where to find out more:
The contact person at your university:
UWA: contact Marilyn Strother, Ph: 6488 2042
Curtin University of Technology: Matthew Paki, Ph: 9266 2889
Edith Cowan University: Max Jackson, Ph: 9370 6378
Murdoch University: Brenda Hill, Ph: 9360 2128
Web: www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/home/undergrad/sis
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Office of Aboriginal Health (WA) Scholarship Program
These scholarships support Western Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
who are studying medicine or a health related course at university or TAFE to complete their
studies.
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Only available for medicine and health related courses

Only available at educational institutions (universities, TAFE colleges, registered
training organisations) in Western Australia
Additional criteria:

You must be studying full-time

You must have lived in Western Australia for the past two years
How much is it worth?

Full scholarships are valued at $6,000 per year for the duration of your course

Half scholarships are valued at $3,000 per year for the duration of your course
Selection criteria:

Financial need

Involvement in the Aboriginal community

A statement explaining why you’d like to receive the scholarship

Referee report

Other factors taken into consideration include:

The applicant’s location and the location of their educational institution

The applicant’s course of study

Career aspirations

Personal qualities and potential for personal growth and development

Academic merit
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
Employment history

The likely contribution the applicant will make to the Aboriginal community upon
completion of his or her studies
Where to find out more:
Office of Aboriginal Health Scholarship, Department of Health WA, Ph: 9222 2303
Web: www.aboriginal.health.wa.gov.au/scholarships/index.cfm
Pallottine Aboriginal Scholarship Trust
This program contributes to the HECS fees of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
studying at a university in Western Australia. The committee will determine the number and
value of the scholarships available depending on the available funding.
Who can apply?
These scholarships are:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Available for any undergraduate course (including medicine)
Only available at universities and other tertiary institutions in Western Australia
Additional criteria:

Preference will be given to applicants undertaking their first university course
How much is it worth?

This scholarship will cover the payment of your HECS fees for one year.

The scholarship may be extended for a further year if you perform well academically
Selection criteria:

Financial need

Local community involvement

Academic merit

Comments from up to two referees

A statement outlining:

Your areas of career interest and why you have chosen to study your course
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
How the Aboriginal community might benefit if you received this scholarship?

Your future goals
Where to find out more:
Pallottine Aboriginal Scholarship Trust, Ph: (08) 9354 4061, Email:
sacregional@bigpond.com
Web: www.pallottine.org.au/index_2.htm
Zonta Club of Perth - Bursary for Australian Indigenous Women Students
Zonta is a global service organisation that works to advance the status of women through
service and advocacy.
This bursary provides financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
who have already completed at least one year of university to continue their studies. Two
bursaries are available each year.
Who can apply?
This bursary is:

Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Available for any undergraduate or postgraduate course (including medicine)

Only available at universities in Western Australia
Additional criteria:

You must be female

You must have completed at least one year of study towards your course
How much is it worth?
$2,000 for one year ($1,000 per semester)
Selection criteria:

Financial need

Academic merit

Your course of study and future career goals
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
Past and present hobbies and extra curricula activities

Past and present employment / work experience

The extent to which this award will help you in your studies

Two written references

A statement outlining any other circumstances you feel should be taken into
consideration

Any other relevant information (prizes, awards, achievements etc) you provide in
your resumé

You’ll be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process for this
award
Where to find out more:
Enquiries, Email: zontaperth@yahoo.com.au
Web: www.zontaperth.org.au
Zonta Club of Perth Education Award
This award supports a female student from Western Australia who is over 25 years old and
has already completed at least one year of her first degree to continue her studies.
Who can apply?
This award is:

Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

Available for any undergraduate course (including medicine)

Only available universities in Western Australia
Additional criteria:

You must be female and over 25 years old

You must have completed at least one year of study towards your course

You must be studying towards a first university degree

You must not be receiving another scholarship, and must not have received another
scholarship or award during your course
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
You must be able to demonstrate financial need
How much is it worth?

Once-off payment of $2,000

You’ll be required to give speech to the club’s members when you receive your
award
Selection criteria:

Financial need

Academic merit

Your course of study and future career goals

Past and present hobbies and extra curricula activities

Past and present employment / work experience

The extent to which this award will help you in your studies

Two written references

A statement outlining any other circumstances you feel should be taken into
consideration

Any other relevant information (prizes, awards, achievements etc) you provide in
your résumé

You’ll be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process for this
award
Where to find out more:
Enquiries, Email: zontaperth@yahoo.com.au
Web: www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/home/undergrad/women/zonta_perth
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