Clifford Craig Health Foundation – Future Health Leaders – Medicine (Indigenous)

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Overview

The CCHF Future Health Leader Medicine Scholarship (Indigenous) is designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students who are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of communities in North and North West Tasmania. Funded by the Clifford Craig Health Foundation, the region’s leading health charity, this scholarship provides more than financial assistance. It offers an opportunity to build an early connection with the local health sector and become part of a pathway that supports the development of future Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare leaders through education, research, and professional growth.
As a scholarship recipient, you will be encouraged to strengthen your leadership and research capabilities while exploring how your future career can contribute to improving healthcare outcomes across the region. The program aims to develop a pipeline of future health professionals who can support workforce sustainability, promote collaboration across disciplines, translate research into better patient care, and contribute to healthier communities across North and North West Tasmania.

Eligibility

  • Is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and can provide evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status in accordance with University requirements.
  • Is commencing the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine at the Launceston or Cradle Coast campus.
  • Demonstrates a connection to North and/or North West Tasmania through current residence, previous residence, secondary schooling and/or community involvement.
  • Demonstrates academic capability.
  • Demonstrates financial need.
  • Demonstrates an interest in regional healthcare and an intention to practise in Tasmania following graduation.
  • Demonstrates leadership, community contribution and/or volunteering experience.

On-going Eligibility

  • Achieve a minimum Pass result in all units studied each semester
  • Enrolled in Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine

Amount

$5,000 per year

Duration

Up to 5 years

Opening Date

26 September 2026

Closing Date

27 November 2026

Apply

Apply online prior to closing date. Applications cannot be submitted after closing date.
As applicants will be assessed on the quality of application, all questions should be answered in full. Please ensure care is taken with spelling and grammar.

Application status

Open

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