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	Scholarship Information for Australian Universities There are a range of scholarships available to people studying in the health field. Things to note when investigating scholarships are: Some are specific to people studying medicine and others are general Some scholarships are only available to undergraduates or postgraduates or people who have completed part of their degree Some scholarships are only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and others are more widely available Some scholarships are bonded, so you may have a responsibility to work for a particular organisation or in a particular location for a set number of years and Some scholarships are tax free and/or you are able to receive Abstudy/Austudy, while others may be taxed or may prohibit you from receiving government benefits or an income while in receipt of the scholarship. Below is a list of scholarships that AIDA has been able to locate which are available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people studying medicine. You should also seek advice on scholarships from your university support units. This list is not exhaustive and if you are aware of other scholarships please let AIDA know. Click on the name of the scholarship to be redirected to the information page for that scholarship. The Ron Castan Memorial - Indigenous Peoples’ Scholarship Eligibility Full scholarships are available for qualified candidates from developing countries.   Conditions     Value Information is available here     Closing Date     Click here to view detailed information regarding the scholarship Royal Australasian College of Physicians’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Trainee Scholarship Eligibility Refer to the RACP web site   Conditions     Value $6,000 per year     Closing Date 30 April, 2008   Hugh Alexander Grierson Trust Bursary Eligibility Open to applicants who identify as Australian Aboriginals, who intend to study full time at James Cook University   Conditions The value of the bursary is for money, books, equipment or payment for residential accommodation.     Value $2,500     Closing Date 31 December of each year   National Indigenous Cadetship Program Eligibility Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are studying a diploma, advanced diploma or their first undergraduate degree course.   Conditions Refer to National Indigenous Cadetship Program site.     Value An allowance starting at $12,000 per annum plus $1000 per annum for books and equipment.     Closing Date Register any time, recruitment takes place 6 monthly.   Minerals Council Scholarship Program Eligibility Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students up to 25 years old.   Conditions       Value Scholarships up to $5,000     Closing Date     Pallottine Aboriginal Scholarship Eligibility These scholarships are available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.   Conditions Restricted to post-secondary study; All training or study must be carried out at or through an approved educational establishment; Scholarships are awarded for a 12 month period, but may be extended for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance of the recipient.     Value Covers course fees (paid direct to the educational institution).     Closing Date Applications will be called for each year. They close on 30 September.   FreightLink Scholarship Eligibility students must be Indigenous Australians; must either be studying in the Northern Territory; or have originated from the Northern Territory and studying interstate.   Conditions The scholarship will be made available to students entering their final years of study.     Value $5000     Closing Date       Application information is available from: Asia Pacific Transport Pty Ltd PO Box 38591 WINNELLIE NT 0821 Phone: (08) 8922 4050   The RSL Captain Reg Saunders Scholarship Eligibility The RSL scholarship is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander men and women who are eligible to commence a suitable degree course at a tertiary institution in Australia.   Conditions One scholarship is offered per year. The successful applicant will plan to undertake a tertiary course of study which will either Major or specialise in the Substance Abuse area in one of the following target courses: Bachelor of Psychology; Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology major); Bachelor of Nursing; Bachelor of Social Work; Bachelor of Health Education or another course of study that can be shown by the applicant to be relevant.     Value $3000     Closing Date 31 October each year (date may vary)   Xerox Shop Mt Isa Textbook Grant Eligibility Open to first year students of the James Cook University who attended a secondary school in Mount Isa.   Conditions No specific conditions on use of funds.     Value $500     Closing Date 31 December each year   Zinifex Century Mine Eligibility Only Indigenous people who are part of the Gulf of Carpentaria Agreement (GCA), and interested in studying medicine or law,are encouraged to apply for a scholarship.   Conditions       Value       Closing Date       Contacts: Andrew Monocreiff Human Resources Manager 07 47695579 Lloyd Jones GCA Agreement Manager 07 47695426   Newmont Pajingo Operations Eligibility Indigenous peoples who identify as Birri or Kudjala people are encouraged to apply for a scholarship.   Conditions       Value       Closing Date       Contacts: Birri People Patrick Walsh C/- Michael Owens and Associates PO Box 1078 Townsville QLD 4810 Ph: (07) 47298360 Kudjala People Patsy Dallachy 40 Bluff Road Charters Towers QLD 4820 Ph: (07) 47877793   Indigenous Training and Recruitment Initiatives Program (INTRAIN) Scholarships Eligibility Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who reside in Victoria or will live in Victoria upon completion of their course, want to work for the Victorian Government and who are studying Health and allied health, Medicine, Nursing, Community development and management, Public policy and administration, Social work or Housing services (town planning, art/research, accounting, architecture); and who have not previously received an INTRAIN scholarship; Bonded to Victorian Government after studies for a set period   Conditions Provides a living allowance paid fortnightly.     Value $25,470 per annum (taxable)     Closing Date January each year (check site for specific dates)   Australian Rotary Health Research Fund Scholarships - Indigenous Health Scholarships Eligibility Supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to undertake study in a wide range of health related professions.   Conditions No conditions on use of scholarship funds.     Value $5,000 per annum     Closing Date February each year (applications open in December each year; check site for specific dates)   Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Eligibility Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people studying Nursing, Medicine, Allied Health, Certificate III and IV or Diploma and Advanced Diploma Aboriginal Health Worker Course or Health Management at an educational institution/University/Registered Training Organisation (RTO).   Conditions No conditions on use of funds     Value $15,000 per annum for the term of the course up to a maximum of $60,000 total for medicine.     Closing Date Approximately August each year.   Australian Kidney Foundation Scholarships & Grants Eligibility Open to any student   Conditions To undertake a research project related to the causes, prevention and treatment of disorders of the kidneys and urinary tract over the summer vacation.     Value $1,200, paid upon successful completion of the project.     Closing Date August each year.   Commonwealth Learning Scholarship Eligibility Open to any student (must be from a low income background).   Conditions Offered as Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (CECS) and Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (CAS).     Value In 2006 the CECS was worth $2,080 and the CAS was worth $4,161.     Closing Date Applications due date is set by the education provider.   Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH) Scholarships Eligibility Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical and dental students at the University of Western Australia.   Conditions For students who are suffering economic hardship.     Value Usually up to $2000     Closing Date Apply any time.   Indigenous Peoples' Medical Scholarship Trust Fund 2008 Eligibility Applicants must be eligible for ABSTUDY. A scholarship will not be awarded to an applicant who already holds any other substantial scholarship. To be eligible, the applicant must be currently enrolled at an Australian Medical School and completing at least their first year of medicine.   Conditions       Value       Closing Date Friday 16 November 2007   Links to University Scholarship Pages Australian National University Bond University Edith Cowan University Flinders University Griffith University James Cook University Monash University University of Adelaide University of Melbourne University of Newcastle University of New South Wales University of Notre Dame University of Queensland University of Sydney University of Tasmania University of Western Australia University of Western Sydney University of Wollongong © AIDA - Last updated 29 July, 2008      Disclaimer