Scholarships
The Department of Health and Human Services administers a scholarship scheme for Tasmanian Aboriginal students studying full time in an accredited health or human services related undergraduate course at University, or a full-time accredited health or human services related course at TAFE.
The scholarship scheme aims to address the under-representation of Aboriginal people in health professions, and other health and human services related occupations.
The scholarship is also designed to increase the number of Aboriginal health workers with qualifications and is an important adjunct to the Department’s Aboriginal Employment and Career Development (AECD) Strategy.
The scholarship is open to students who are currently studying or who intend studying in the year in which they apply.
Three (3) new Scholarships are awarded each year with a total maximum value of $5,000 per year of required study, up to a maximum value of $15,000 for each scholarship.
The Scholarships will be awarded by an Aboriginal selection panel to be formed by the Department in consultation with the Office of Aboriginal Affairs.
Applications for the 2008 Ida West Scholarship are now open, closing date is15th August 2008.
Contact Information
Application forms, scheme guidelines and eligibility criteria can be obtained by phoning 6233 2260 during normal business hours.
Students can also request information by emailing us.