Australian Defence Force Sponsored Undergraduate
The ADF Sponsored Undergraduate scheme is available to students who have successfully completed the first year of a relevant degree at any university in Australia. If sponsored, you'll continue to study at your university until the end of your degree. The ADF will pay you a salary up to $39,137 per year during the course of your study and they will also pay your HELP contributions (University fees).
As an ADF undergraduate, you will also receive enormous benefits such as free medical and dental care and subsidised meals and accommodation. The ADF will also pay for your tuition, textbooks, student contribution expenses, and library and student union fees.
If you have completed an undergraduate degree and wish to continue on to a Medical degree, the ADF have a Graduate Medical Scheme where they will pay you up to $58, 290 per year as well as your university fees as you study towards becoming a Medical Officer in the Navy, Army, or Air Force.
There will be a repayment of service requirement to the ADF once you have graduated.
Enquires: Australian Defence Force
Phone: 13 19 01
Website: www.defencejobs.gov.au
Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme
The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme is funded by the Australian Government and was established in recognition of Dr Arnold ('Puggy') Hunter's significant contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
The scholarship provides financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are undertaking study or are intending to undertake study in a health related discipline at an undergraduate or TAFE (Certificate IV and above) level in the areas of:
• Aboriginal Health Worker
• Alcohol and other drugs workers
• Allied Health (excluding pharmacy)
• Dentistry/Oral Health
• Health Service Management
• Health Promotion
• Medicine
• Mental Health
• Midwifery
• Nursing
Scholars receive up $15,000 per year for the usual term of the course.
Enquiries: Royal College of Nursing
Phone: 1800 061 660
Email: scholarships@rcna.org.au
Website: www.rcna.org.au
Queensland Health Rural Scholarship Scheme (QHRSS)
The QHRSS, funded by the Queensland Government, provides financial assistance to students to support them during full-time undergraduate tertiary study in their chosen field. Following graduation, Scholarship holders are contracted to be employed by Queensland Health Service Districts in rural health care facilities throughout the state, providing rural communities with essential health services.
Scholars receive $10,000 - $20,000 per year depending on their course of study. The length of the repayment of service years is also dependant on the course of study.
Eligible courses are:
• Dentistry
• Dietetics/Nutrition
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Oral Health
• Pharmacy
• Physiotherapy
• Podiatry
• Psychology (Clinical Masters)
• Radiography
• Social Work
• Speech Pathology
Enquiries: Queensland Health, Rural Health Connections
Phone: 1800 680 291
Email: QHRSS@health.qld.gov.au
Website: www.health.qld.gov.au/orh
Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship Support Scheme (NAHSSS)
The NAHSSS replaced the RAHUS scheme on 1st July, 2010.
The NAHSSS is funded by the Australian Governement and is available to applicants from rural or remote areas who are studying the following disciplines:
Aboriginal Health Worker (Certificate IV and above)
Audiology
Chiropractic
Dietetics and Nutrition
Dental and Oral Health
Exercise Physiology (AAESS approved only)
Medical Radiation Sciences
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Orthoptics
Osteopathy
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Psychology (Honours or postgraduate courses only)
Social Work (AASW approved only)
Speech Pathology
Sonography
Scholarship holders will receive $10,000 each year during their entry level allied health or oral health professional studies. These funds assist scholars to cover the costs of moving from their homes and support structure in the country and settling to university study and living in the city.
The scholarships are not bonded.
Enquiries: Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health
Phone: 1800 338 061
Email: undergrad@sarrah.org.au
Website: www.sarrah.org.au