The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, and administered by Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA).

Scholarships will be available for the start of the 2009 academic year and are worth up to $7,500 per year for part time study and up $15,000 per year for full time study.  Applications will be available to download from Royal College of Nursing, Australia 28 June 2008.

Scholarships will be available for students who wish to study in 2009 at the undergraduate level in the areas of:

• Aboriginal Health Worker;
• Allied Health (excluding pharmacy);
• Dentistry/Oral Health;
• Health Service Management;
• Health Promotion/Education;
• Medicine;
• Mental Health;
• Midwifery; and
• Nursing.

Applicants must identify as and be able to prove their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status.

Selection will be based on criteria including demonstrated interest and experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, leadership qualities and financial need. This selection is not based on academic achievement.

This scheme will open 28 June 2008 applications will be available from our website. Applications close 8 August 2008.

Further information is available by contacting RCNA on free call 1800 688 628 or email at scholarships@rcna.org.au.

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