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The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme- Indigenous Health Scholarships
The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS) is designed to encourage and assist undergraduate students in health-related disciplines to complete their studies and join the health workforce. The scheme provides scholarships for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people studying an entry level health course.
Funding is provided for the normal duration of the course. Full time scholarship awardees will receive up to $15,000 per year and part time recipients will receive up to $7,500 per year. The funding is paid in 24 fortnightly instalments throughout the study period of each year.
The Australian Government established the Scheme as a tribute to the late Dr Arnold ‘Puggy’ Hunter’s outstanding contribution to Indigenous Australians’ health and his role and Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).
Eligible Health Areas
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
- Dentistry/oral health (excluding dental assistants)
- Mental health studies
- Nursing (RN & EN)
- Midwifery
- Medicine (includes Doctor of medicine)
- Allied health (excluding pharmacy)
Examples of eligible study areas.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://iaha.com.au/workforce-support/scholarships-bursaries/scholarships/puggy-hunter-memorial-scholarship-scheme/
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicantsAreas of study:
- Dentistry
- Health services and support
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Social work
At Institution:
- ACT Universities
- NT Universities
- QLD Universities
- SA Universities
- TAS Universities
- VIC Universities
- WA Universities
Study level:
- Undergraduate
Study Load:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location:
- VIC
- WA
- ACT
- NT
- SA
- QLD
- TAS