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NACCHO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacist Scholarship

NACCHO is excited to announce the inaugural NACCHO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacist Scholarship* which provides subsidy and support for two full-time equivalent prospective or current Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pharmacy students.

The scholarship program will run for two years and aims to build the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacist workforce and to raise the profile of the beneficial role that pharmacy and pharmacists can play in supporting appropriate and culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Each recipient will receive up to $10,000 per annum to contribute to university expenses. Successful recipients may re-apply for the second year. The scholarship also includes support and mentorship from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals and organisations to ensure ongoing integration and connection with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health sector.

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For questions or further information, please contact (02) 6246 9304 or pharmacy@naccho.org.au.

*Proudly supported by a grant from Sanofi

Eligibility

Applications are open to those who:

  • identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • are enrolled (or accepted for enrolment) as a student at an Australian university in an undergraduate pharmacy program that leads to a qualification as a pharmacist or postgraduate pharmacy program

Program Support

The scholarship will be paid in two instalments of $5,000. To receive the payments, recipient must show evidence of ongoing enrolment past the university census date. For part-time students, payment will be made on a pro-rata rate.

Support and mentorship for successful recipients is included throughout the Scholarship Program.

NACCHO has established a Selection Panel consisting of several Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health professionals and representatives, including pharmacists, with sector knowledge. The Panel, in consultation with the recipients, will consider the most appropriate type of mentorship, including the frequency and modes of contact.

Application Process

Eligible applicants are to submit:

  • completed application form
  • CV/resume with 2 referees and letters of support (if available)

Applicants must declare in their application if they are currently receiving any other scholarship or bursary that contributes to university fees or study expenses.

Applications and questions should be emailed to mike.stephens@naccho.org.au by COB Thursday 3 March 2022.

If you had hoped to apply, but didn’t get the application in on time, feel free to contact NACCHO on 02 6246 9304 or pharmacy@naccho.org.au.