Rural Health Professionals development Scholarships
- Opens
- 30th Apr 2018
- Closes
- 30th May 2018
- Study level
- Graduate Coursework
- Category
- Scholarship
- Enrolment status
- Future student
- Study Area
- All
About
The Health Workforce Scholarship Program is an initiative of the Australian Government Department of Health designed to improve access to health services needed in rural areas.
Benefits
Awarded scholarships can be up to the value of $10,000 per year. Individuals can apply for a scholarship to support a portion of their postgraduate course fees, even if already receiving a portion from another non-government grant/fund.
Disclaimer: The benefit amount for this award is approximate. It will be confirmed at the time of awarding and determined by the committee according to the terms of the award.
Eligibility
All applications will be assessed against the needs of the community. Scholarships and bursaries will be awarded to those who wish to undertake study and training that will help to fill a service gap or address the health needs of specific communities.
Selection
The following professions are eligible to apply:
- General practitioners
- Nurses / Midwives
- Allied health professionals
- Aboriginal Health Workers
- Currently practising in Australia.
- Live in or provide services to areas categorised as MMM 3-7 (please visit the DoctorConnect website for more information).
- Employed by a private organisation, Aboriginal Medical Service or non-government organisation.
Application
Need to check carefully that you fit into the criteria that has been specified. If so please use the application form on the websites below to apply. Need two written references and a commitment to work in the rural area for at least 12 months.
Outcome
By email by 2nd of July 2018.
Enquiries
Further information about the Health Workforce Scholarship Program, including how to apply for a scholarship can be found on each of the Rural Workforce Agencies websites.
State | Rural Workforce Agency | Website Address | Contact |
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QLD | Health Workforce Queensland | https://www.healthworkforce.com.au/ | admin@healthworkforce.com.au |
NSW | Rural Doctors Network | https://www.nswrdn.com.au/site/index.cfm | |
VIC | Rural Workforce Agency Victoria | https://www.rwav.com.au/ | rwav@rwav.com.au |
TAS | HR Plus | https://www.hrplustas.com.au/ | +61 3 6332 8600 |
SA | Rural Doctors Workforce Agency | https://www.ruraldoc.com.au/ | workforce@ruraldoc.com.au |
WA | Rural Health West | http://www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/ | hwsp@ruralhealthwest.com.au |
NT | Northern Territory Primary Health Network | https://www.ntphn.org.au/health-professionals | workforce@ntphn.org.au |
More information
http://www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/nurses-midwives-dentists-allied-health/cpd-scholarship
Scholarship Management
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
School
Medical School; Health Sciences