Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme for Undergraduate Students in Australia: The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS) is designed to encourage and assist undergraduate students in health-related disciplines to complete their studies and join the health workforce. The scheme provides scholarships for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people studying an entry-level health course.
The Australian Government established the Scheme as a tribute to the late Dr. Arnold ‘Puggy’ Hunter’s outstanding contribution to First Nations Australians’ health and his role as Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO). NACCHO News – special tribute edition provides an insight into Puggy and his tireless efforts to improve Aboriginal health.
Value of scholarship
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. The funding is paid in 24 fortnightly installments throughout the study period of each year.
Important links
- Confirmation of Aboriginality form
- Information on how these scholarship payments may affect Centrelink payments
- Taxation implications of receiving a scholarship
- Indigenous cadetships
Eligible Subjects
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary healthcare
- Dentistry/oral health (excluding dental assistants)
- Mental health studies
- Nursing (RN & EN)
- Midwifery
- Medicine
- Allied health (excluding pharmacy)
