Unlock your potential with a First Nation health scholarship

Since 2014, the Aspen Medical Foundation has been committed to advancing Indigenous health education by offering scholarships to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. These scholarships support students pursuing careers in various health disciplines by alleviating financial pressures and enhancing academic opportunities. 

Scholarship benefits

Each scholarship is valued at up to $12,000 annually, covering:

  • HECS loans
  • university accommodation
  • tutoring services
  • textbooks.

Areas of study

We currently offer scholarships in health-related tertiary studies, including: 

  • nursing
  • midwifery
  • dentistry, dental science or dental surgery 
  • psychology
  • social work 
  • medicine or surgery 
  • physiotherapy 
  • pharmacy 
  • radiography 
  • podiatry 
  • sonography
  • speech pathology
  • paramedicine  
  • dietetics. 

Eligibility criteria

To qualify for a scholarship, applicants must:

  • identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • be enrolled and accepted into one of the above health-related programs. 

Shape your future in healthcare

Advance your healthcare career with an Aspen Medical Foundation Scholarship. Apply today for a chance to secure financial support for your studies. 

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