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The WA Health Minister’s Our Future, Our Way Scholarship

The WA Health Minister’s ‘Our Future, Our Way’ Scholarship supports the efforts of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student undertaking a health-related degree. Valued at $5,000, the scholarship recognises and assists their pursuit of a future career in the Western Australian health system.

Important dates

Opens: 31-08-2026 Closes: 25-09-2026

Applies to

Domestic Undergraduate Postgraduate Coursework

At a glance

The purpose of the WA Health Minister’s ‘Our Future, Our Way’ Scholarship is to:

  • Support an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student studying a health-related degree.
  • Provide financial assistance to help complete their studies.
  • Recognise their commitment to a future career in WA’s health system.

Eligibility Guidelines

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student;
  • Be enrolled full-time in a health-related degree (undergraduate, honours or postgraduate coursework);
  • Have a course progression status of Green;
  • Not be in receipt of another scholarship valued over $5000
  • Reside in WA
  • Agree to participate in publicity activities associated with the WA Health Minister and the Department of Health

Selection criteria

Eligible applications will be assessed by a Selection Committee.
Selection will be based on the content of a Personal Statement.

Terms and conditions

As above

How to apply

Application is made via the ECU Online Scholarship Application Portal. Access to the portal is available between application opening and closing dates.

Applicants will be required to provide a Personal Statement of no more than 500 words addressing the below:

  • Why did you choose to study your discipline and how do you see it contributing to the future of the Western Australian health system?
  • How would this scholarship support your studies, and what do you hope to achieve upon completing your degree?

Further information

Questions about this scholarship can be directed to kkstudentsuccess@ecu.edu.au

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