Rural Health Scholarships

ADA Grants for Rural and Remote Dental Students

• Annual Value: $5,000
• Applications Open: Check with agency
• More Information: https://www.ada.org.au/Dental-Professionals/Philanthropy/Grants/Grants-Rural-Remote-Dental-Students

AMA Indigenous Peoples’ Medical Scholarship

• Annual Value: $10,000
• Applications Open: 1/11/2021
• More Information: https://ama.com.au/advocacy/indigenous-peoples-medical-scholarship

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Bursaries

• Annual Value: Various
• Applications Close: Various
• More Information: Check with individual university

Australian College of Nursing Scholarships, grants and awards

• Annual Value: $1,500-$30,000
• Applications Close: Various
• More Information: https://foundation.acn.edu.au/Foundation/ACN_Foundation_in_action/scholarships_grants_awards.aspx

Australian Defence Force – Graduate Medical Scholarship

• Annual Value: Check with Agency
• Applications Close: Check with Agency
• More Information: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/defence-university-sponsorship

Australian Rotary Health Scholarships

• Annual Value: Vary
• Applications Close: Check with Agency
• More Information: https://australianrotaryhealth.org.au/programs/

Barwon CWA Group Annual Medical Scholarships

• Annual Value: Various
• Applications Close: Open on 1st August and close on 30th September annually
• More Information: https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/page.php?id=53

Betty Josephine Fyffe Rural Allied Health Scholarship

• Annual Value: $10,000 each year
• Applications Close: Check with the university
• More Information: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/betty-josephine-fyffe-rural-health-scholarships

Betty Josephine Fyffe Rural Equity Scholarships

• Annual Value: $10,000 each year
• Applications Close: Check with the university
• More Information: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/betty-josephine-fyffe-rural-health-scholarships

Betty Josephine Fyffe Rural Medical Excellence Scholarship

• Annual Value: $10,000 each year
• Applications Close: Check with the university
• More Information: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/betty-josephine-fyffe-rural-health-scholarships

Bush Bursary & Country Women’s Association Scholarships

• Annual Value: $1,500
• Applications Close: Check with RDN
• More Information: https://www.nswrdn.com.au/site/bbcwa

CRANAplus Awards, Schol­ar­ships & Grants

• Annual Value: Vary
• Applications Close: Vary
• More Information: https://crana.org.au/workforce-support/other-support/scholarships/

GP Synergy General Practice Scholarships for Medical Students

• Annual Value: $2,000
• Applications Close: Check with Agency
• More Information: https://gpsynergy.com.au/explore-gp/gp-scholarships/

HETI Rural Medical Trainee Scholarship

• Annual Value: $4,500
• Applications Close: Check with agency
• More Information: https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/Placements-Scholarships-Grants/scholarships-and-grants/heti-rural-medical-trainee-scholarship

Health Workforce Scholarship Program

• Annual Value: up to $10,000 per year, for up to two years
• Applications Close: Check with agency
• More Information: https://www.nswrdn.com.au/site/hwsp

John Flynn Placement Program

• Annual Value: Placement
• Applications Close: ~July annually
• More Information: https://www.jfpp.com.au/

MDA National and RDAA Rural Health Bursary

• Annual Value: $7,000
• Applications Close: ~June annually
• More Information: https://www.rdaa.com.au/resources/awards-bursaries

MIGA Student Elective Grants Program

• Annual Value: $3,000
• Applications Close: Check with agency
• More Information: https://www.miga.com.au/home/grants-programs/elective-grants-program

NSW Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadetships

• Annual Value: $15,000 per year
• Applications Close: Check with agency
• More Information: https://www.nswrdn.com.au/site/cadetship

NSW Rural Allied Health Clinical Placement Grants

• Annual Value: Placement grants of up to $750 (or $1,000 for placements at Broken Hill) offered each semester
• Applications Close: ~September annually
• More Information: https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/Placements-Scholarships-Grants/scholarships-and-grants/nsw-rural-alied-health-clinical-placement-grants

Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme

• Annual Value: $15,000 per year
• Applications Close: ~November annually
• More Information: https://www.acn.edu.au/scholarships/indigenous-health-scholarships

RACGP/APHCRI Indigenous Health Awards

• Annual Value: Vary
• Applications Close: Check with agency
• More Information: https://www.racgp.org.au/the-racgp/awards-and-grants/awards/atsi-awards

RACP Indigenous Health Scholarship Program

• Annual Value: $2,500 + RACP training fees
• Applications Close: ~January annually
• More Information: https://www.racp.edu.au/about/foundation/indigenous-scholarships-and-prizes/racp-indigenous-health-scholarship-program

RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships

• Annual Value: $6,000 for full-time study or $3,000 for part-time study
• Applications Close: ~September annually
• More Information: https://www.rasnsw.com.au/foundation/scholarships/ras-rural-scholarships/

RDAA Medical Student of the Year Award

• Annual Value: $2000
• Applications Close: ~June annually
• More Information: https://www.rdaa.com.au/resources/awards-bursaries

RFDS Give Them Wings Scholarships

• Annual Value: $3,000
• Applications Close: ~March annually
• More Information: https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/vic/scholarships-vic/

Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme

• Annual Value: $10,000
• Applications Close: Check with agency
• More Information: https://www.ppaonline.com.au/programs/rural-support-programs/rural-pharmacy-scholarship-scheme-2

RWAV Rural Clinical Placement Grants

• Annual Value: Vary
• Applications Close: Check with agency
• More Information: https://www.rwav.com.au/future-workforce/scholarships-2/

Rural Health West Annual Conference Sponsorships

• Annual Value: Vary
• Applications Close: Check with agency
• More Information: https://www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/students/conference-sponsorships

SARRAH Free student membership

• Annual Value: Varies, and with how much you take advantage of the offer!
• Includes discounted event attendance for multiple events throughout the year as well as free aceess to a bunch of great resources
• More Information: https://sarrah.au/Free-Student-Membership

The House Call Doctor Futures in Health Indigenous Scholarship

• Annual Value: $5,000
• Applications Close: Check with agency
• More Information: https://housecalldoctor.com.au/about-home-doctor/indigenous-scholarship/

The Land/RDA NSW Rural Medical Scholarship

• Annual Value: Check with agency
• Applications Close: Check with agency
• More Information: https://www.rdansw.com.au/rdanswnewsroom/the-land-scholarship

Victorian Rural Health Conference Grant

• Annual Value: Check with agency
• Applications Close: Check with agency
• More Information: https://www.rwav.com.au/future-workforce/scholarships-2/