SHQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Medical Education Scholarship

SHQ recognises that to achieve health equality more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are needed in the health workforce. To work towards this SHQ would like to offer a scholarship to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Doctor and nurse per year to participate in one of our Certificate Programs:
 
– Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health for Medical Practitioners
– Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health (Nursing)
 
This scholarship will cover the full cost of the course whilst other costs such as travel, meals, accommodation, etc. needs to be met by the participant.
 
The scholarship is only available to clinicians that work in WA.
 

Scholarship details

Value: $3,000 approx. total

Duration: 1 Year

Availability: 2 scholarships offered

Application dates

Closing Soon

Close: 31/12/2024

Closed

Open: 31/12/2025

Options


This scholarship is for:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Academic merit
Remote/rural students

Areas of study:

  • Medicine
  • Nursing

At Institution:

  • Other

Study level:

  • Postgraduate coursework

Study Load:

  • Part Time

Location:

  • WA

Eligibility Criteria

The scholarship is available to nurses who have at least one year post registration experience.
 
Doctors must have their own medical indemnity insurance.
 
Both Doctors and nurse applicants must be registered with AHPRA and work in WA.

How to Apply

Application form is available on the website.
 
Complete application and submit to relevant email, on submission the applicant will be informed of the date they will be informed of the outcome.