Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarships open 22 July - close 16 September

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 Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO). The aim of the Scheme is to encourage and assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate students in health-related disciplines to complete their studies and join the health workforce.

The scholarship provides financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are intending to enrol or are enrolled in an entry level course in an eligible health related discipline at an Australian educational institution (Certificate IV and above).

Application dates
Applications open on Monday 22 July 2013 and close on Monday 16 September 2013 for studies commencing or continuing in 2014.

Eligibility criteria
Funding under this scheme is available for applicants who meet the following criteria:

• of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• intending to enrol or are already enrolled in an entry level health qualification
• intend to study in the academic year that the scholarship is offered.

Value of funding
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.

Further information
For details and applications please visit the ACN website at http://www.acn.edu.au/australian-government-scholarships