The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme is funded by Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. The views on this website do not necessarily represent the position of the Australian Government.
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 intending to undertake study or are undertaking study in an entry level qualification in an eligible health related discipline at an Australian university or TAFE (Certificate IV and above).
Eligible health areas include:
• Aboriginal health worker
• Dentistry/oral health
• Medicine
• Midwifery
• Nursing
Application dates
The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme's application period is now open.
How to apply
The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme application form is available online, click here to access the online form.
Please contact RCNA for a hard copy of the application form if you are unable to access the online application. The web address is http://www.rcna.org.au/scholarships/puggy_hunter .
Value of funding
Full time study load = up to $15 000 per year for the usual term of the course
Part time study load = up to $7500 per year for the usual term of the course
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must identify as and be able to prove their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status.
To prove your status as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, you must obtain a written Confirmation of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Descent document from an Indigenous Australian organisation within the community in which you live or have previously lived.
The Confirmation of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Descent document must include the signatures of two office holders.
