Aurora Native Title Internship Program
The Aurora Native Title Internship Program places law, anthropology and other social science (archaeology, cultural heritage, environmental management,  human geography, history and sociology) students and graduates from Australian universities at Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs) and other organisations involved in policy development, social justice and Indigenous affairs.   The program introduces candidates to career opportunities in native title and Indigenous affairs and at the same time provides assistance to under-resourced and over-worked organisations.

For more information please see the Aurora website at www.auroraproject.com.au 

Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships

The Commonwealth Scholarships Program is administered on behalf of the Australian Government by eligible higher education providers. There are a number of Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships that Indigenous students can apply for. These include:

Indigenous Access Scholarship (IAS) provide eligible commencing students with a one off payment. These scholarships assist Indigenous students to undertake an eligible enabling course, undergraduate course or graduate diploma (or equivalent post graduate course of study) in an area of National Priority required for initial registration to practice in the chosen National Priority field.

Indigenous Commonwealth Education Cost Scholarship (ICECS) are available to future full-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to assist with the costs associated with higher education.

Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (ICAS) seeks to help low-income full-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with the costs associated with higher education, who have moved a significant distance to study.

Indigenous Enabling Commonwealth Education Cost Scholarship (IECECS) are available to future full-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to assist with the costs associated with the enabling or bridging courses at Universities.

Indigenous Enabling Commonwealth Accommodation Cost Scholarship (IECAS) are available to future full-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to assist with the costs associated with the enabling or bridging courses at Universities, whom have moved a significant distance to study.
For more information please see Commonwealth Learning Scholarships or contact the Fees Office on 9433 2542.

The Charlie Perkins Scholarships

Each year the Charlie Perkins Scholarship Trust offers two scholarships for Indigenous postgraduates to study at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge for up to three years.

The Perkins Trust website provides comprehensive information on the scholarship criteria, how to apply, key dates, etc. (www.perkinstrust.com.au).   Also, attached please find a flyer with more information.

The Charlie Perkins Scholarships will only be awarded to students who have been accepted to either the University of Oxford or Cambridge.  In most instances, this will require a First Class Honours degree or a very strong Second Class Honours degree.

If you require any clarification on the information contained on the website, please do not hesitate to contact Marshall Thurlow on marshall.thurlow@auroraproject.com.au 

Royal College of Nursing, Aged Care Nursing Scholarships
Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) are pleased to announce that the Aged Care Nursing Scholarships are now open.
 
Nursing Scholarships are available in the following areas:

• Continuing Professional Development Scholarships
• Nurse Re-entry Scholarships and
• Postgraduate Scholarships

For further details, eligibility and applications please visit the RCNA website.

For further information:
Please contact the RCNA Scholarships team
Ph: 1800 116 696
Email: scholarships@rcna.org.au

Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme: Emergency Department

The following scholarships are available for nurses and non clinical support workers in an emergency department:

• Postgraduate study including but not limited to Nurse Practitioner studies
• Continuing Professional Development
• Scholarships for Clinical Placement in an emergency department for:
• Undergraduate nursing students
• Postgraduate nursing students and
• Registered nurses wanting to enhance their experience or change their area of professional practice

• Emergency department non-clinical support staff wanting to undertake continuing professional development

For further details, eligibility and applications please visit the RCNA website.

Catherine King Scholarships in Nursing
Value: $2,000

The Scholarship is to assist students studying a Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) at the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Broome Campus.
The scholarship is directed towards assisting students whose educational opportunities are limited due to financial or economic hardship by meeting the cost of their course tuition fees and educational related expenses.

Scholarship Conditions

Commonwealth Learning Scholarships

A range of scholarships on offer in WA for those considering a career in nursing or midwifery. There are also a number of postgraduate scholarships offered to registered nurses and midwives who are currently working within the WA public health system.

Web: http://www.ocno.health.wa.gov.au/scholarships/information.cfm

The Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Awards

The Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Awards are a unique opportunity for you to undertake international study and research related to your Australian degree, and gain international work experience through an internship, building your professional network in Asia.

The Awards are open to Australian undergraduates and postgraduates in any field of study. Twenty postgraduate and twenty undergraduate awards are available each year.

Are you a Postgraduate student?
The Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Postgraduate Award provides financial support for students to undertake study or research in Asia towards their Australian postgraduate qualification, at Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research, in any field of study. This Award provides up to $63,500 towards travel and establishment allowances, tuition and internship contributions, and travel insurance.

Are you an Undergraduate student?
The Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Undergraduate Award provides financial support for students to undertake study or research in Asia towards their Australian undergraduate qualification, at Bachelor or Honours level in any field of study. This Award provides up to $53,500 towards travel and establishment allowances, tuition and internship contributions, and travel insurance.

Applicant Guidelines
For eligibility requirements and your copy of the Applicant Guidelines, visit www.deewr.gov.au/endeavourawards or see this promotional power point

Provider: Pallotine Order
Type: HECS
Criteria: Indigenous students

Provider: Office of the Chief Nursing Officer
Value: Varies
Criteria: Undergraduate students

Provider: Dpt Health WA Office of Aboriginal Health
Value: Maximum $6000
Criteria: WA Indigenous students in health related studies

Provider: RSL
Value: $3000
Criteria: Indigenous students in health related studies who major in substance abuse

Rural Tertiary Hardship Fund
The Australian Government is ensuring that the most disadvantaged rural and regional students will now have more opportunity to attend university through the release of new grants under the Rural Tertiary Hardship Fund.

Students from areas other than major capital cities, commencing a bachelor degree in 2011 and experiencing severe financial hardship, are able to apply for a $3000one-off grant to assist in undertaking their university degree. In semester one, 2011 there will be around 1600grants made available.

For eligibility requirements, applications dates or more information please click here. Please also see www.deewr.gov.au/rthf or contact the Student Enquiry Line on 1800 020 108

Provider: RSL
Value: $9,000
Criteria: Children of  Vietnam Veterans

Provider: Australian Rotary
Value: $5000
Criteria: Indigenous students in health related studies

Provider: Federal Government
Value: Cost of travel between residence and tertiary institute
Criteria: Remote area undergraduate students

A range of scholarships are available on the site.
Email: mhpss@psychology.org.au
Web:http://www.psychology.org.au/academic/scholarships/

General Projects

The Mary MacKillop Foundation offers scholarships for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Tertiary students at Australian universities.

The student must have a commitment to indigenous education, health, human rights or justice and complete an Application Form noting their indigenous background, details of his/her course, their current situation and, most importantly, the envisaged benefits of completing this degree for the wider Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community.  

How to Apply: Email info@mackillopfoundation.org.au  for information and to request the relevant application form.
Web: http://www.mackillopfoundation.org.au

• Rona Tranby Award
  
• Mathy Awards
  
• Opera Awards
  
• The Pascall Prize
  

Please see website for conditions and dates: http://www.aussing.com.au

For: Undergraduate students who are children or grandchildren of a person who has had operational service with the Australian Army, Navy or Airforce, or three or more years continuous full-time service as a member of the Australian Defence Force.
Web: www.accsoft.com.au/~vvt

Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes
A range of scholarships are available on these sites:

Web: http://www.afuw.org.au

Australian universities offer a range of postgraduate scholarships to international students predominantly targeting Doctoral and Masters Degrees by research. The course of study and financial support is determined by the university. You should contact the relevant university listed on Going to Uni: Scholarships at Australian Universities to obtain further information on the scholarships available.

Web: www.perkinstrust.com.au
Contact:  deborah.pini@auroraproject.com.au

Royal Australian Air Force Women’s Association
Each year financial grants are made to students on application to assist with the costs of education.
Eligibility is restricted to ‘RAAF families’, being those where the students parents or grandparents (living or dead), or other close relatives, serving, or have served, in the RAAF.

There is no specific income limit. Grants are decided on actual circumstances and are limited to those families most in need.

For more information please contact:
The Secretary
RAAFWA Educational Patriotic Fund Inc.
PO Box 117
Jamison ACT 2614

Or phone: (02) 6251 1994

Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA)

are pleased to announce that the Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme is now open.
 
Nursing Scholarships are available in the following areas:

• Continuing Professional Education (CPD) Scholarships including but not limited to:
• General Practice Nursing
• Nurse Re-entry
• Aboriginal Medical Service Scholarships (AMS):
• Registered or enrolled nurse or midwife working in an AMS and wanting to undertake CPD or postgraduate studies
• Undergraduate nursing student undertaking clinical placement within an AMS

For further details, eligibility and applications please visit the RCNA website.

For further information:
Please contact the RCNA Scholarships team
p 1800 116 696
e scholarships@rcna.org.au