The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme

The Scheme was established in recognition of Dr Arnold ('Puggy') Hunter's significant contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and in his previous role as 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.

The scholarship provides financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are undertaking study or are intending to undertake undergraduate level study in the areas of:

Aboriginal health worker
Allied health (excluding pharmacy)
Dentistry/oral health
Medicine
Midwifery
Nursing

The Scheme offers students scholarships worth up to $15,000 per annum for full-time study and up to $7,500 per annum for part-time study for the usual term of the course.

Application forms and further information can be obtained from the Royal College of Nursing Australia website. 

Applications for 2012 scholarships closed on 16 September 2011.