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Ross Spark and John Breinl Memorial Grants Program
This scholarship is named after:
Professor Ross Spark (1954-2013) who was the Head of the School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences at James Cook University Cairns in 2011 until the time of his death in 2013. He is remembered for the passion and expertise he had in health promotion and Indigenous health;
Dr John Breinl (1918 – 2013), a well-known medical practitioner, former deputy mayor of Townsville and Captain in the Ambulance Unit of 11th Infantry Brigade.
Professor Ross Spark (1954-2013) who was the Head of the School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences at James Cook University Cairns in 2011 until the time of his death in 2013. He is remembered for the passion and expertise he had in health promotion and Indigenous health;
Dr John Breinl (1918 – 2013), a well-known medical practitioner, former deputy mayor of Townsville and Captain in the Ambulance Unit of 11th Infantry Brigade.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships-@-jcu/search/ross-spark-and-john-breinl-memorial-grants-program
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Academic meritAreas of study:
- Health services and support
- Medicine
At Institution:
- James Cook University
Study level:
- Postgraduate coursework
Study Load:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location:
- QLD
Eligibility Criteria
The Ross Spark and John Breinl Memorial Grants Program is open for you to apply if you:
Identify as Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander descent;
Are currently enrolled in (any year level):
Masters of Public Health and Tropical Medicine;
Masters of Public Health
Master of Public; Health/Master of Business Administration;
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Health or MHMS).
Identify as Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander descent;
Are currently enrolled in (any year level):
Masters of Public Health and Tropical Medicine;
Masters of Public Health
Master of Public; Health/Master of Business Administration;
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Health or MHMS).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted on the official application form no later than the date set by the Selection Committee for the year in which the award is to be made. Applicants must submit with the official form, where appropriate:
A curriculum vitae;
A copy of your academic record; and
A written statement of no more than 500 words outlining:
1. Why have you chosen to study Public Health (weighting 25%)
2. What do you hope to do with your degree? (weighting 25%)
3. What activity do you propose to use this grant for? (weighting 50%)
4. Proposed budget (up to $1,000)
A curriculum vitae;
A copy of your academic record; and
A written statement of no more than 500 words outlining:
1. Why have you chosen to study Public Health (weighting 25%)
2. What do you hope to do with your degree? (weighting 25%)
3. What activity do you propose to use this grant for? (weighting 50%)
4. Proposed budget (up to $1,000)
Further Information
The Selection Criteria are:
Academic achievement;
Proposed activity;
The impact of proposed activity on the student and community.
Academic achievement;
Proposed activity;
The impact of proposed activity on the student and community.