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The Wood Scholarship
The Wood family has established a Prescribed Private Foundation (PPF) with the purpose of funding scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, studying medicine or allied health at James Cook University. The PPF was established with an initial funding donation of $1,000,000. The income from the Foundation will fund the scholarship(s).
Award of up to $25,000 per year.
Scholarship details
Application dates
Unknown - check with provider
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships-@-jcu/search/the-wood-scholarship
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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:
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate coursework
Study Load:
- Full Time
Location:
- QLD
Eligibility Criteria
If all the below statements describe you and your current situation, you can apply for this scholarship.
I am an Australian citizen;
I am an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
I am enrolled in either undergraduate or post graduate studies within the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine; and
I am or will be enrolled to study full-time.
I am an Australian citizen;
I am an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
I am enrolled in either undergraduate or post graduate studies within the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine; and
I am or will be enrolled to study full-time.
How to Apply
Prior to completing an application, you should carefully read the Scholarship Rules below.
Applicants wanting to apply for this scholarship must attach the following documents to their application form:
Proof of Australian Aboriginality; or a signed Statutory Declaration confirming you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
A copy of your academic record from any other academic institution;
no more than three references attesting to your good character and/or suitability to receive the scholarship;
your curriculum vitae; and
any other supporting documentation that would assist the Selection Committee in developing an opinion as to the merit of your application; and
A written statement of no more than 600 words outlining:
1. How the scholarship will assist you in your studies and
2. Your leadership roles and commitment to advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.
Applicants wanting to apply for this scholarship must attach the following documents to their application form:
Proof of Australian Aboriginality; or a signed Statutory Declaration confirming you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
A copy of your academic record from any other academic institution;
no more than three references attesting to your good character and/or suitability to receive the scholarship;
your curriculum vitae; and
any other supporting documentation that would assist the Selection Committee in developing an opinion as to the merit of your application; and
A written statement of no more than 600 words outlining:
1. How the scholarship will assist you in your studies and
2. Your leadership roles and commitment to advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.
Further Information
The Selection Criteria are:
Academic merit or potential;
The character of the candidate for the award and;
Any other criteria that the Selection Committee deems appropriate, including whether the candidate has, or will receive any other scholarship assistance during their studies.
Academic merit or potential;
The character of the candidate for the award and;
Any other criteria that the Selection Committee deems appropriate, including whether the candidate has, or will receive any other scholarship assistance during their studies.