The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Description
*next round 2013* The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme is funded by Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. The Scheme was established in recognition of Dr Arnold ("Puggy") Hunter's significant contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and his role as the inaugural Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO). The aim of the Scheme is to help address the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health professions and assist in increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with professional health qualifications. Eligible health areas are: Aboriginal health worker; Allied health (excluding pharmacy); Dentistry/oral health (excluding dental assistants); Medicine; Midwifery; Nursing
| Reference Number: | 6050 |
| Study Subject: | health, nursing, indigenous health |
| Web Address: | http://www.rcna.org.au/WCM/RCNA/Scholarships/Government/puggy_hunter/rcna/scholarships/government/puggy_hunter_memorial_scholars |
| Provided By: | Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) |
| Level: | Post Graduate |
Availability
This scholarship is offered annually to an unspecified number of people. Open for applications until September 16, 2012.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD15000 (maximum per award). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid See Scheme Summary.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Nursing or Public health and health services.
Eligibility
To apply you must be a Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Only citizens of Australia may apply.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| General info RCNA RCNA Phone: 1800 688 628 Email: scholarships@rcna.org.au Web Site: http://www.rcna.org.au |