The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme- Indigenous Health Scholarships

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. 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 instalments throughout the study period of each year. The Australian Government established the Scheme as a tribute to the late Dr Arnold 'Puggy' Hunter's outstanding contribution to Indigenous Australians' health and his role as Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO). Eligible health areas include Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care, dentistry/oral health, mental health studies, nursing, midwifery, medicine, and allied health (excluding pharmacy and dental assistants).