The Australian Dental Health Foundation Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Study Grants

The Australian Dental Health Foundation, supported by the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia (DHAA), is offering up to 3 Study Grants to students of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background who are undertaking a course of study that will lead to registration as a Dental Hygienist or Oral Health Therapist.
 
The grant offer students funding that may be used to cover costs of dental equipment, textbooks and to financially support students while they are on placements or living away from home.

Scholarship details

Value: $5,000 approx. total

Duration: 1 Year

Application dates

Closed

Open: 01/03/2024
Close: 31/05/2024

Opening Soon

Open: 31/05/2025
Close: 01/03/2025

Options


This scholarship is for:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants

Areas of study:

  • Dentistry

At Institution:

Any in Australia

Study level:

  • Undergraduate

Study Load:

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Location:

  • TAS
  • VIC
  • WA
  • ACT
  • NSW
  • NT
  • SA
  • QLD

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be:
An Australian resident and of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background;
Currently enrolled in a program of study in Australia leading to registration as a dental hygienist or an oral health therapist;
Able to provide a reference from a representative of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation.

How to Apply

Visit the Australian Dental Health Foundation for information on how to apply.