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Indigenous Scholarship

Indigenous Scholarships

Rotary District 9800 clubs, in collaboration with the Australian Rotary Health Research Fund, several State and Territory Governments and the Commonwealth Government have been proud to provide support in the form of scholarships to Indigenous students to study within health-related fields.

Many Indigenous students from disadvantaged backgrounds have to overcome significant hurdles, whether financial, academic or social to further their education.

The object of this program is to provide a scholarship, which can be used to assist Indigenous students with their day-to-day expenses while they undertake a course in a wide range of health related professions. The scholarship is paid in addition to the Government study allowances for indigenous students.

The purpose of the Indigenous Scholarship program is to assist students to gain an education which will in turn enable them to use this education for the benefit of other Indigenous people - hopefully, but not necessarily, in some of our remote areas.

This program commenced with the intention of training doctors to work amongst other Indigenous people, but the scope of the scheme was enlarged to permit the training, firstly of nurses, and eventually any health related profession.

The value of each scholarship is $5,000 per year. A Rotary Club contributes $2,500 per year and the State or Commonwealth Government provides a similar amount. The Commonwealth Government also provides funding for the administration of the program within the ARHRF office.

Since it's inception this program has spread, and interested clubs and committees in each of the mainland states and in the Northern Territory are sponsoring students - your further help will increase Rotary District 9800's ability to contribute toward this and other Indigenous community projects, providing opportunities and assistance which will truly make a difference.

Indigenous Students:

How To Gain A Scholarship:

You can read more about Indigenous Health Scholarships and apply for one at the

Australian Rotary Health Research Fund (ARHRF) website (click to follow the link).

There you can also see other Indigenous students currently sponsored and the disciplines they are studying.

You can apply by completing and sending in the form on the ARHRF site during the application period.

The value of each scholarship is $5000.

You can apply by completing and sending in the form on the ARHRF site during the application period.

APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN

Monday 3rd December, 2007

APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE

Friday 16th February, 2008

Indigenous Health Student Scholarships:
An investment which will return to Indigenous Communities.

How Can You Get Involved or Help Out?

Your contribution by way of donation or sponsorship would make a tremendous difference in the life of an Indigenous student. For many students, studying may mean significant periods of time away from their families and friends along with the need to set up a new life outside of that which they know - your donation toward an Indigenous Scholarship through Rotary District 9800 clubs can help them get through the struggles which can make studying an unattractive option. Simply follow the contact details below to arrange to donate to an Indigenous Scholarship.

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Get involved in Rotary! Either as a new Rotarian or a partner to our initiatives, your contribution can make a difference. Programs like this one rely on the efforts of volunteer Rotarians, whose time and effort has enabled the rollout of similar initiatives to thousands of young Australians.

We also rely on the contributions of our wonderful partners and donations from the public to make it all happen.

The values we impart in today's youth are the values we will see in tomorrow's society.

To find out more, email:

Indigenous@rotarydistrict9800.org